Tiling around a light switch is not as tricky as it may seem. Here is a step-by-step guide on how to achieve a uniform tile installation around a light switch.

• Switch off the electricity.

• Remove the plate covering the light switch by taking out the screws holding it in place.

• Loosen the screws holding the outlet to the electrical box behind it so that the tiles can be fitted behind the overhang.

• Cut the tiles to fit around the outlet. Consider cutting four L-shaped tiles to fit the hole created by the electrical box.

 

 

• Trim the tiles so that they fit around the screws, but leave enough tile to ensure it fits behind the overhang of the outlet.

• Test the installation before commencing tiling. Check to make sure that the overhang sits on top of the tiles, but that the tiles don’t interfere with the screws. Hold the electrical plate in place to make sure that all the cut edges are covered.

• Fit the tiles using the correct tile adhesive and complete the grouting of the tiles.

• Replace the screws and plate after the tiles have been laid.

• Tighten the screws holding the outlet. Make them just tight enough to press the overhang against the tiles.

• Put the plate back in place and replace the centre screw.

Be sure to visit the DIY tab on the TAL website where you’ll find more useful tips and step-by-step guides on tiling.

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