How to Fix Deep Set Outlets After Drywalling?
Asked by Xy9Zk8M1
Hey everyone, I recently finished drywalling my basement after tearing out some old paneling, and now I've noticed that all my electrical outlets are about half an inch deep into the wall. I've tried using the standard black washer adjustment to secure them, but they still feel a bit wobbly for my liking. I have a total of nine outlets in this condition. Any advice on how to properly fix this? By the way, I did notice there's a piece of plastic stuck in one of the outlet boxes in the second picture I shared. Thanks for your help!
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You should definitely grab some plastic spacers from a hardware store. They can help support your outlets and get them securely flush with the wall. I've seen them work wonders! Just make sure they're the right size for your outlets.
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Xy9Zk8M1: Thanks, that sounds like what I need! Just to confirm, something like this? https://www.homedepot.com/p/IDEAL-Caterpilar-Spacers-Shims-25-Pack-172451L/202937111?