LIGHTING & ELECTRICAL
FLAT PLATE SWITCHES IN OLD PROPERTIES WHEN YOU DON’ T WANT TO DIG OUT THE WALLS
Upgrading electrics in older properties often presents a familiar challenge: shallow back boxes concealed behind thick plaster, solid masonry or uneven walls. For owners of characterful homes, cutting deeper into original fabric is rarely appealing and often impractical.
Traditionally, shallow back boxes have meant compromise. Homeowners and specifiers are frequently pushed toward raised plate switches, even when a more refined aesthetic would better suit the space. Digging out walls to deepen back boxes is technically possible, but it can be disruptive, costly and at odds with the careful restoration of period interiors.
At Bromleighs, we regularly work with historic properties and understand that modern electrical needs require thoughtful, sympathetic solutions. To address this issue, we supply paintable wooden collars designed specifically for our flat plate switches.
These collars allow flat switches to be surface-mounted without altering the existing wall structure. Supplied primed and ready to paint, they can be finished to match the surrounding wall, helping them visually disappear once installed. The result preserves the elegance of a flat plate switch while avoiding unnecessary structural work.
For older homes,( particularly those with uneven plaster or lath-and-plaster walls) this approach delivers a clean, understated finish that respects the building’ s character while meeting modern requirements.
In period renovations, small details make a big difference. Choosing fittings that work with the building rather than against it allows homeowners to achieve a finish that feels authentic, considered and timeless.
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