Outlet Painting Ideas Easy

Paint the outlet cover.

Outlet painting ideas easy. Tape the wall border stencils pattern up on the alignment marks photo 1 and put a small quantity of paint on a paper plate. Just screw in just like you would the typical outlet covers. These outlet covers create a uniform modern appearance and save time on labor. Push the stenciling brush into the paint just enough to coat the tips of the bristles then pat off the excess on a dry cloth or newspaper making sure the paint spreads to all the bristles as you do so photo 2.

Instead of having to uninstall and unwire the old outlets then install and rewire new outlets these covers fit right over the existing electrical outlets. Posted on september 14 2015 may 16 2018 by marva george sampson. Apply the tape. See more ideas about diy art crafts easy paintings.

They retail for around 225 each. After painting everywhere a dark colour one thing that really stood out and not in a good way were the bright white sockets and light switches so i decided to paint them too. Do not use spray paint. For those concerned about painting the outlets themselves as i am try only painting the outlet covers.

Then carefully clean the switches and outlets with a just damp towelette. Replace when dry and turn the power back on. Disclaimer this article may contain affiliate links this means that at no cost to you we may receive a small commission for qualifying purchases. Turn the power off to the outlet.

Use a little paint on a brush and lightly dry brush the outlet so not to get any paint in the outlet holes. Jul 9 2018 explore ariel immels board easy paintings followed by 730 people on pinterest. I have to admit that i was a bit unsure about how well painting switches and sockets would work but it turned out so much better than id expected. 15 do it yourself pottery painting ideas you can actually use.

Remove the cove plate. Take them off paint them and their screws the color you want and reinstall them. Paint ideas projects 56 paint ideas projects 56 flooring ideas projects. Painting indoor our outdoor furniture is an easy inexpensive way to bring new life to old pieces project guide how to paint a room.