Need Creative Ideas for a Custom Electrical Switch Plate

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Asked By CuriousGecko42 On

Hey everyone, I'm working on finishing up my bathroom remodel and I've run into a bit of a snag with the electrical switches. My wall is quite shallow, and instead of using a standard 3-gang box, they attached three individual shallow switches together. Now, I'm left without a proper cover since a typical triple outlet cover won't fit. I've considered 3D printing a custom solution, but I've heard PLA materials might not hold up well. Restructuring the wall at this point isn't an option, so I'm looking for any creative ideas to cover these switches properly. Appreciate any help! Here's a link to the current setup: [image](https://imgur.com/a/I1YgpvG)

2 Answers

Answered By CraftyBee99 On

You might want to try using oversized single covers. Grab three of them, attach the outer two, and then you can cut or customize something for the middle switch. If you go with plastic covers, you can easily trim and file them to make them match. Also, it could be worth trying three narrow switch plates since they might fit without gaps!

CuriousGecko42 -

Thanks! I will look into oversize vs narrow to see what might work.

Answered By HandyHelper76 On

Honestly, it looks like they faced a tricky situation with the shallow wall. It seems they did their best to make it functional. But just out of curiosity, why do you need so many switches in a bathroom?

CuriousGecko42 -

The exhaust, heater, nightlight are on the double switches, and the overhead lights are on the last one.

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