Can you use filler around sockets?

3 Answers from MyBuilder Electricians Pre-mixed deep gap filler will be best for a DIYer to fill this. Expanding foam will get you in a mess in no time for such a small gap.

How do you cover an unused socket?

Turn a cardboard box into a socket cover or docking station.

1. Find a box that is slightly longer than your power strip (a box file from an office supplies store would be great).
2. Use a box-cutter or sturdy scissors to cut a slot in each end of the box large enough to run cables through.

How do you fill the gap on a light switch?

2 Answers

1. Pick up a small bucket of an all purpose patch likeDap Flexall All Purpose Filler.
2. Remove the switch cover.
3. Using a taping knife, fill in the holes by pushing the compound into the hole and drawing the knife away from the hole.

How do you fill a gap in a wall outlet?

If your electrical box is too shallow to accommodate the bulkier device, it will stick out. Solution: Put spacers under the device , then use deeper plates or stack depth rings under standard plates. Fix small 1/8″ gaps underneath your switch plate or outlet cover. Extra deep rings fill 1/4″ gaps. Rings can be stacked for larger sized gaps.

What’s the best way to fill a gap around a socket?

The gap is a couple of centimetres deep with a drop off under the skirting board. What is the best way to fill this gap around the socket? Someone has mentioned expanding foam to me but I’ve never used it before.. Any advice welcome! Pre-mixed deep gap filler will be best for a DIYer to fill this.

What kind of ring to use for Gap Filler?

Add standard sized covers right over the gap fillers. Use these rings to add extra depth to standard or half narrow plates that have one side trimmed by 1/8″ (not plates with 1/4″ trim). Half size rings fill gaps that are only under half of your plate. Get half sized rings for single gang plates.

What’s the best way to fill a gap in wall tile?

Half size rings fill gaps that are only under half of your plate. Get half sized rings for single gang plates. Shop half rings for double-gang covers. When your wall tile ends mid-way up your light switch cover, a half sized filler can do the trick.