How do I fix these gaps where the socket plates don't cover?

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Recently had this room plastered, then painted, and stupidly I only took the front off of the sockets instead of removing the full front socket.

This has caused a bit of an issue as the facings now don’t fit right on to the socket, I’ve accepted I’m going to have to deal with that for now.

What I do need fixed is the holes I can see behind a switch & one of the sockets. What is the best course of action here? enter image description here

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score 5 · Answer 1 · answered Dec 09 '19 at 21:25

The best approach is to fix the plaster and paint. Some other ideas:

Install oversize device plates. Since you have nice stainless-steel plates now, this will be more expensive, but it would be quick and easy.
You may be able to find or make backing plates that fit around the devices, behind the existing plates, and extend outward a small distance.
As a last resort, fill with spackle or painter's caulk, then touch up the paint.

score 1 · Answer 2 · answered Dec 09 '19 at 21:46

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Smooth uneven border areas
Mix new plaster or already mixed material
Apply the mix on the damaged area
When it dries apply a thin layer of mud compound
Sand, prime and paint

Hope this helps

answered Dec 09 '19 at 21:46

Victor Aponte

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How do I fix these gaps where the socket plates don't cover?

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