Go to home depot and get " box extenders" . Theres 2 in a pack in tbe electrical dept. near the electrical remodel boxes. They come with long screws. Pull out your outlets and switches, slip in the extenders and replace the outlets.
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From: Susan <smcmytreasures02@gmail.com>
To: <DoIt_Yourself@yahoogroups.com>
Date: Saturday, June 22, 2013 5:56:06 AM GMT-0500
Subject: Re: [DIY] tile backsplash and electrical outlets
I would get longer screws. It is the easiest and the less expensive
option.
On Mon, Jun 17, 2013 at 7:09 PM, Lee M-S <steiconi@gmail.com> wrote:
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> 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.
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