Light Switch Plate. . .Switch
Commonly over looked, continually used, the light switch and it's plate take a lot of abuse. Why not dress it up with a little duct tape? Go from dull and drab to fun and funky.
Supplies
Simple Supplies:
Duct tape
Pencil
Knife
Light switch plate.
Duct tape
Pencil
Knife
Light switch plate.
Design
Pick a design.
Cover the light switch plate with duct tape.
Cut the design out.
Transfer the design to the plate.
Cover the light switch plate with duct tape.
Cut the design out.
Transfer the design to the plate.
Fiddly Details
Press down the duct tape over the opening in the plate.
Cut a 45 degree angle from each of the corners in the switch slot . Cut in the center between the points.
Fold the edges down.
Cut a cross into the screw holes and press down with a pencil.
Trim the edges of the tape around the switch plate leaving 1/8 to 1/4 inch border.
Pull and roll the edges under smoothing the tape at the corners.
Mount the switch plate back over the switch, and now the room has a fun little detail that's sure to light up any room!
Cut a 45 degree angle from each of the corners in the switch slot . Cut in the center between the points.
Fold the edges down.
Cut a cross into the screw holes and press down with a pencil.
Trim the edges of the tape around the switch plate leaving 1/8 to 1/4 inch border.
Pull and roll the edges under smoothing the tape at the corners.
Mount the switch plate back over the switch, and now the room has a fun little detail that's sure to light up any room!