Electrical outlet extenders for tile. The electrical box extender lends support to the contents of a wall box. By installing electrical box extenders you will be able to install your tile or stone up to the box allowing your cover plates to sit flush on the new surface. Polyvinyl chloride pvc construction is compatible with all box styles including pvc fiberglass or steel. 1 16 of 245 results for outlet extender for tile skip to main search results amazon prime.
The tile was thin enough that it only changed the wall depth a tiny amount and the extender would still have little tabs on each end that needed to sit on the walls surface to keep the outlet flush otherwise when you used the outlet it would simply sink back into the wall which was definitely not the way to go. Eligible for free shipping. Heres how to install the. Electrical outlet extender on google image search gets it.
Visit our website for other electrical and tile tips. Then unscrew the outlet from the electrical box so you can insert outlet extenders to accommodate the added depth of the tiles. Find box extender electrical boxes at lowes today. The receptxtenders 1 gang 14 in.
They look like blue rectangles with a couple screws. You may not need them if the mounting tabs of the box extender suggested by mr karas are tall enough to hold extender and device just need longer screws. You use as many spacers as needed to get the outletswitch mounting tabs flush with the tile. If you have set tile on a kitchen backsplash and need to extend the outlets or light switches this video will show you all the steps to do it.
Afterwards cut the tiles to fit around the outlet apply tile mastic to the area and push the tiles into place. 6 32 in either case. This non conductive extender helps prevent arcing by forming a barrier between the box and the metal screws on the device. Outlet spacers electrical outlet extender kit by spacerr electrical switch and receptical spacers.
Electrical receptacle box extension ring extends receptacles or switch boxes flush with a newly installed wall surface such as tile wainscott or drywall. Levels and supports wiring devices in an electrical box. These would be ideal in places like wood beadboard. The outlet extenders mentioned are pretty cheap 2 and come with the long screws.