No more looking for colored electrical outlets for your new kitchen design. Instead, you can find them here.
Faceplates and Receptacles
There are two exterior parts to most electrical outlets: the faceplate (also known as the wall plate or outlet cover) and the receptacle—that part of the electrical outlet where you plug in your appliances. Faceplates come in hundreds of hues, textures, and colors. Wonderful! But there are rarely electrical outlet receptacles match the faceplates (more now than in recent years). The standard colors include white, ivory, grey, and black—with no texture. What a combo this creates! It is tough to find textures that will match glass, stone, and other new and unique backsplashes.
Simple Solution
A simple solution can be performed in a couple of hours, depending on whether you are working in a new kitchen or a newly remodeled one. Just a can of spray paint and some materials This solution will save you money and allow you to match your faceplates with creative color and texture.
How To Do It
Purchase white or ivory electrical outlet receptacles (unless you already have them) along with your favorite faceplates. Next, search for faceplates on the internet for excellent results. Next, get some spray paint from a hardware store (preferably a washable and textured one that will cling to the mirror of the electrical outlet receptacle), a roll of painter’s tape, and some sandpaper. It will help sandpaper the surfaces of the electrical outlet receptacles, primarily if you work with semi-gloss or gloss paint.
If you install new electrical outlets, spray the receptacles before installing them. Remove the faceplates if you redesign your kitchen, and your electrical outlets are already in place. In both cases, insert a rolled piece of tape into each receptacle opening, so no paint enters the electrical area. Tape newspaper onto the surrounding wall and countertop areas. Spray each electrical receptacle with care. If overspray is an issue, you may choose to detach the wiring and spray paint them outside or in the garage.
The Result
Once dry, remove the newspaper and tape, attach the faceplates, and inspect your work. The electrical outlet receptacles and matching faceplates will beautifully blend into your new kitchen design. You may need to touch up the plug-in areas every few years, depending on the paint you selected and the usage of each electrical outlet.