Need suggestions on fixing the space around switchboard (color, wall, stores)

[K'ledgeBldr]

Did anybody notice that that's a screwless plate?


And I don't think I've ever seen an over-sized screwless plate.

[Rickcin]

Originally Posted by K'ledgeBldr

Did anybody notice that that's a screwless plate?


And I don't think I've ever seen an over-sized screwless plate.

Correct, so hopefully the screw heads are less offensive to the OP than the gap!

And it appears the wall paint to the left of the receptacle (with screws) needs to be touch up, with paint!

[JonahWicky]

Originally Posted by K'ledgeBldr

Did anybody notice that that's a screwless plate?


And I don't think I've ever seen an over-sized screwless plate.

And the receptacle plate has one screw slot nearly vertical and one horizontal. That hurts my eyes.

[Therblig]

Originally Posted by JonahWicky

And the receptacle plate has one screw slot nearly vertical and one horizontal. That hurts my eyes.

The most important rule when installing plates... align the screws! NOT OPTIONAL!

[Tallysmom]

Originally Posted by K'ledgeBldr

Did anybody notice that that's a screwless plate?


And I don't think I've ever seen an over-sized screwless plate.

How do you get that off? Conversely, how does that stay on?

[silibran]

Originally Posted by HokieFan

You could buy a sample or tester size of the master bedroom paint. Use it for the strip and for touch ups.

This is what I would suggest. Then you would be able to do paint touch ups later, as well.

Is that switchplate installed correctly?

[Therblig]

Originally Posted by Tallysmom

How do you get that off? Conversely, how does that stay on?

There is usually an under plate or frame held on by screws, and the outer plate snaps onto that.

[Tallysmom]

Originally Posted by Therblig

There is usually an under plate or frame held on by screws, and the outer plate snaps onto that.

Thank you!

[turf3]

Originally Posted by Therblig

The most important rule when installing plates... align the screws! NOT OPTIONAL!

Really? Tell me you're joking.

[toast987]

Thank you all for the kind suggestions. We got a larger sized switchboard but that won’t cover the whole area too :-( Getting the paint is our best option like many of you suggested. Thankfully we have the paint details saved.

Appreciate all your help! I love this forum!!