Replacing your light switch covers?

The right light switch covers can add style and pop to any room.  Because they’re often made of plastic, older light switch covers tend to fade and turn yellow with age.  They’re also subject to dirty hand grit and grime, so it’s easy to see why over time your light switch covers can begin to take away from your room’s ambiance and appearance.  Replacing your light switch covers every few years is a good idea to keep a fresh, updated look.

Light switch cover styles and materials

The majority of light switch covers are constructed out of plastic, though resin, metal, and polycarbonates are also gaining popularity and market share.  If you’re looking for a buttoned-down look that says elegant sophistication, you may opt for brushed aluminum light switch covers.  If you’re looking to decorate a child’s room with something fun and whimsical, there are a number of fun children’s light switch covers available to fill the bill, featuring princesses, super-heroes, clowns, villains, and the latest movie characters.  If you’d prefer a laid back, Bohemian look, there are bright, interesting light switch covers available that incorporate faux gemstones, bright patinas, fun colors, and whimsical design elements.  There are also ornate, carved wooden light switch covers available.  Taste is the most important element in your light switch cover selection process, so don’t be afraid of making a mistake.

There are also complete, integrated switches and light switch cover units available.  These preclude the older white switch from protruding out the front of your designer light switch cover; they’re usually color-matched to present a unified look.

Changing your light switch covers

It helps to keep a few things in mind when you’re changing light switch covers.  As a precaution, you should turn off the circuit breaker (or disconnect the fuse) controlling the electricity to the light switch whose cover you’ll be replacing.  While you shouldn’t need to get at the electrical wiring during this process (unless you’ve purchased an integrated unit with a matching light switch and light switch cover), it never hurts to err on the side of caution.  An unintentional slip with the screwdriver could lead to a nasty surprise if you still have 120-volt current flowing through your light switch.

If you’ve previously painted over the light switch cover you’re replacing, you might need to score the paint around the edge.  The paint will act like a glue otherwise, making it difficult to remove your old light switch cover.

Once you’ve removed the screw from the old light switch cover, putting the new one on is a snap.  Just be certain not to over-tighten the screw, as you may crack your cover.

 
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