If you've already tiled, there are box extenders that you can use for the blue boxes. For older boxes that are smaller, I would get longer screws for the receptacle. If you've already tiled it in, you'll eventually need to chisel it out to replace or inspect. Until then, leave it alone and get longer screw for the plate.
If you are still in the planning stage, go ahead and move the box out so the outside edge will be flush with the surface of the tile.
To: DoIt_Yourself@yahoogroups.com
From: steiconi@gmail.com
Date: Mon, 17 Jun 2013 14:09:19 -1000
Subject: [DIY] tile backsplash and electrical outlets
If you are still in the planning stage, go ahead and move the box out so the outside edge will be flush with the surface of the tile.
To: DoIt_Yourself@yahoogroups.com
From: steiconi@gmail.com
Date: Mon, 17 Jun 2013 14:09:19 -1000
Subject: [DIY] tile backsplash and electrical outlets
How do I adjust for the new wall thickness at outlets after I tile?
Set the boxes further forward?
tile around the cover plates?
get loooong screws for the plates?
or, hopefully, another option?
I have to account for three outlets and two switches.
Set the boxes further forward?
tile around the cover plates?
get loooong screws for the plates?
or, hopefully, another option?
I have to account for three outlets and two switches.
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