Switch Plates

Browse A Wide Range of Switch Plates Online

Browse a wide range of switch plates online for your rooms. Match details to paint, tile, wood, or stone. Arnev Products offers white, off white, and rich color wall plates.

Choose metal finishes like bronze, copper, or burnished tones for additional style. Pick plates that match hardware, lighting, cabinets, and backsplash tile. A room looks unfinished when the plate color feels wrong. Browse styles and colors, then choose material and finish. Arnev Products has served the US market for decades and has plenty of options for you to choose from!

What is a Switch Plate?

A switch plate covers the opening for a wall switch or outlet. It hides the box edge and makes wiring look finished.

Two mounting screws hold the plate on the electrical box. The cover keeps fingers away from energized terminals and sharp metal. Plates come cut for toggle switches, rocker switches, dimmers, and outlets. Combo, blank, and low voltage plates cover special boxes and ports.

Shop Switch Plates by Material

Material changes how switch plate covers look and wear. Metal takes bumps and stays sharp. Wood shows grain and stains well. Glass looks smooth near tile and stone. Mirrored acrylic gives shine with lighter material. Simulated stone adds texture with a natural look.

Paintable wall plates match your wall color closely. Start with material, then pick the finish and opening layout. That order helps you buy the right plate once.

Metal Switch Plates

Use metal plates in busy hallways and kitchens. Rentals also benefit from tougher surfaces. Painted metal starts with .042 cold rolled steel. Powder paint bakes in 600 degree ovens. That finish helps resist scratches from keys and rings. Pick colors like white, almond, pewter, or matte black. Hammered copper adds a textured look. For hardware matches, choose brushed nickel or stainless. Select the right opening cut for toggle, rocker, or outlet.

Wood Switch Plates

Pick wood plates when trim and cabinets matter. Unfinished wood lets you stain to match doors. You will see about 95 wood types available. Maple, oak, cherry, and walnut cover most rooms.

Screw color choices help match hinges and handles. Use Decora cuts for rocker style switches. Use GFCI cuts for protected outlets in kitchens. Those openings measure 1-5/16 inches by 2-5/8 inches. Wood works well in bedrooms and home offices.

Glass Switch Plates

Glass plates look sharp on backsplashes and bathroom walls. You can wipe them clean after cooking splatter. These plates use real glass around 3/16 inch thick. Clear low iron glass looks bright at the edges. Frosted glass softens glare near mirrors.

Gray and mirrored glass add a modern look. Some sizing notes show a 5/16 bevel edge. Tighten screws gently to protect the glass. If a device sticks out, add a thin gasket.

Acrylic / Mirrored Switch Plates

Acrylic suits mirror walls and bright rooms. Mirrored acrylic reflects like a mirror panel. The material uses 1/8 inch sheet thickness. Clear acrylic gives a glossy, clean face. The acrylic mirror looks like mirrored glass on the walls.

You can order 34 opening layouts in an acrylic mirror. Custom sizes help odd boxes after remodeling. Clean acrylic with a soft cloth to avoid swirls. Add matching mirrored vent covers for a matched wall finish.

Simulated Stone Switch Plates

Simulated stone plates fit stone, brick, and cabin style rooms. The surface shows texture without heavy slabs. These plates use special resin with real crushed stone. A baked cure hardens the mix for daily use.

Color choices include 10 options in the category. Layout options include 53 styles across the line. Sample chips help you check color near tile lines. Some colors, like Noce and CP, are discontinued. Pair stone looks with bronze or iron hardware.

Paintable Switch Plates

Paintable plates work when walls need one solid color. Paint the plate to match a feature wall. These plates arrive pre primed in soft black. A pre primed gray smooth option also appears. Metal construction keeps the face flat on drywall. The category text notes resistance to cracking and peeling. It also notes resistance to color change over time. Many listings include matching screws for installation. Choose standard size or mid-size, then pick toggle, rocker, combo, or blank openings.

Find the Right Switch Plate Configuration

Choose the right switch plate layout first, then choose color. Searches like 2 gang switch plates point to two devices together. A gang counts how many switches or outlets share one plate row. Count each device that sits together on the wall.

Pick 1 to 8 gang sizes to match your wall box run. One plate can also hold mixed cuts on the same face. Combination wall plates let a switch and outlet share one plate. Flip a combo plate to move the outlet to the other side. Add a blank insert when one spot stays unused. Use low voltage plates for phone, cable TV, CAT5, or speaker jacks. After that, choose toggle or rocker switch plates that match your switches.

Gang sizes

• 1-gang holds one switch or one outlet.
• 2-gangs hold two devices next to each other.
• 3-gangs fit three controls in one row.
• 4-gangs covers four openings across one box run.
• 5-gangs works for larger wall control rows.
• 6-gangs suit long control rows in one spot.
• 7-gangs fit wide runs when many switches sit together.
• 8-gangs covers the longest runs in one straight row.

Open our Configurations page to see all 53 electrical configurations.

Match the opening shape to each switch or outlet first. Check screw hole spacing so the plate sits flat. Use these common switch plate types for quick matching.

• Toggle switch plates: Made for standard toggle levers.
• Rocker and decorator Decora switch plates: Made for paddle switches and dimmers.
• Duplex outlet covers: Made for one duplex receptacle opening.
• Combination wall plates: Combines switch and outlet cuts together.
• Blank wall plates: Closes an unused box opening and blocks dust.

Switch Plate Sizes and Measuring

Switch plate sizes tell you how much wall the cover hides. Standard vs mid-size switch plates mainly change coverage around the edges. Choose more coverage when you see old paint lines, rough drywall cuts, or a wider wall opening. Measure the plate you have now, then match gang count and material in the size chart.

Mid-size metal and porcelain enamel switch plate sizes

Use this table for mid-size metal and porcelain enamel plates. Many metal plates keep a 5 inch height, while width grows with gang count. Measure your current plate first, then pick the same gang number. If your plate has fancy corners, expect a little extra coverage beyond the sizes shown.

Glass sizes for clear, frosted, mirrored, and gray glass

Use this table for glass switch plates in clear, frosted, mirrored, or gray glass. Glass plates use a different size set than metal. Heights stay consistent at 5 1/4 inches, and widths change with gang count. Check your wall space because glass sizing here runs up to 6-gang.

Acrylic mirrored switch plate sizes

Use this table for acrylic mirrored switch plates. Acrylic uses size groups based on common plate layouts, like single, double, and triple. Match your current plate type first, then confirm width and height in inches. An acrylic mirror works well when you want the mirror to look and need a lighter material.

Match Switch Plate Finishes to Your Room Style

Switch plate finishes look best when they match nearby hardware. Look at door handles, cabinet pulls, faucets, and light fixtures first. Group warm metal colors like brass, copper, and bronze. Group cool metal colors like chrome, stainless, and nickel. Matching metals keeps the wall looking planned.

Arnev Products offers decorative switch plates in 38 custom finishes. Many designs use .042 gauge cold roll steel for a solid face. Choose cabinet hardware corner designs, or choose smooth corners. Order sample chips when screen colors look different at home. Custom finishes are made to order and commonly take 2 to 3 weeks.

Modern switch plates suit clean lines and cool metals. Traditional rooms look right with warm finishes and classic patterns. Farmhouse and industrial spaces match darker colors and textured looks. Minimalist rooms look best with one finish repeated across the wall.

Made in the USA and Built toLast

Arnev Products manufactures switch plates in Keshena, Wisconsin, and started in 1989. Most items on the site are made in the USA using American made materials.

For many metal plates, the core uses .042 inch cold roll steel. Powder paint is baked in 600 degree ovens for a tougher surface. Orders include matching screws and mounting hardware. Electrical supplies include a one year warranty. Custom finish orders may need about 2 weeks before shipping.

Frequently Asked Questions

What size switch plate do I need?

Measure the plate already on your wall with a tape measure. Match width, height, and gang count to the Arnev Products size chart. Arnev Products switch plates run mid-size for more wall coverage, and some corner designs add about 1/4 inch more. Use the same opening cut shapes from your old plate.

What does 1-gang, 2-gang, 3-gang mean?

Gang count tells how many switches or outlets sit together in one straight line. A 1-gang plate covers one device. A 2-gang plate covers two devices side by side. Arnev Products supports long runs, up to 8-gang, for larger walls and control rows.

What is the difference between toggle and rocker Decora switch plates?

Toggle plates fit the narrow lever switch shape. Rocker or decorator Decora plates fit the wide paddle switch shape, and many dimmers use that cut too. GFCI outlets use a special cut for protected outlets, common in kitchens and bathrooms. Match the cut to the device face.

What is a combination wall plate?

Combination wall plates use mixed cutouts on one face, like a switch cut next to a duplex outlet cut. Arnev Products sells many mixed layouts, and some combo layouts allow a flip so the outlet sits on either side. That option helps when room layout pushes cords left or right.

Do you sell blank switch plates, and when are they used?

Arnev Products sells blank inserts that fill an unused opening. Use one when a multi-gang plate has an empty spot during a remodel. The insert covers the hole and helps keep dust out of the electrical box. It also keeps fingers away from the opening.

How do I choose the right finish?

Look at door handles, cabinet pulls, faucets, and light fixtures first. Match warm metals like brass, copper, and bronze, or match cool metals like chrome, stainless, and nickel. Arnev Products offers decorative switch plates in 38 custom finishes. Sample chips help when screen colors look different at home, and many custom finishes run 2 to 3 weeks.

Can I mix a switch and an outlet under one plate?

Yes, one plate can cover a switch and an outlet in the same box. Choose combination wall plates with the right cutouts for each device. Count gangs first, then match each opening style on the wall. If you want the outlet on the other side, pick a combo layout that flips.