Electrical Outlet Surround Installation Instructions
General Tools and Materials
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Caulk Gun
-
Screw Gun/
Drill Driver
& Bits
-
Jig Saw
with
Finish Blade
-
Caulk /
Chalk /
Paint
-
Course Grit
Sandpaper
-
Loctite® PL®
Premium®3X
Construction
Adhesive
-
Electrical
Outlet
Surround
-
Pencil
-
Tape
Measure
-
Touchup Kit
-
Small
Paint Brush
-
Small
Screwdriver
-
Safety
Glasses
WARNINGS:
- Be sure to obey all safety rules and recommendations set forth by tool manufacturers.
- Wear safety glasses during the entire installation process.
- Always comply with clearances set forth by the manufacturer of stoves, fireplaces, furnaces, and any other heat source.
Slim Electrical Outlet Surround:
Outlet is recessed from the panel and sits flush against the drywall.
Outlet is recessed from the panel and sits flush against the drywall.
WARNING! Consult a licensed electrician if your installation requires electrical work that you are unfamiliar with.
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Directions
Step 1
Plan the Installation
- Remove all outlet plates.
- Install the panels leading up to the outlet according to the appropriate panel installation guide.
Step 2
Mark Location
Tools:
- Caulk / Chalk / Paint
- Outline the perimeter of the box with a material that will transfer a mark to the back of the panel. Chalk, paint or caulk all work well.
- Press the panel against the wall and mark the back of the panel.
Step 3
Outline Cut
Tools:
- Pencil
- Tape Measure
- Outlet Surround
- Place the panel face down on a soft surface.
- Place the outlet surround on the panel, centered on the mark from Step 2 and use a pencil to outline the surround.
Step 4
Cut Panel
Tools:
- Screw Gun / Drill Driver & Bits
- Jig Saw with Finish Blade
- Drill pilot holes in the corners.
- Use a jig saw to cut along the outline of the outlet surround.
Pro Tip: Cut about 1/8” inside the lines to allow for a snug fit.
Step 5
Dry Fit
Tools:
- Course Grit Sandpaper
- Hold the panel up to the wall and ensure that the hole is centered on the outlet.
- If needed, use a coarse grit sandpaper to adjust the hole so that it can accommodate the surround and is centered on the existing outlet.
- Dry fit the surround into the panel and make any necessary adjustments for a snug fit.
Step 6
Finish the Drywall
Tools:
- Touchup Kit
- Small Paint Brush
- The opening of the slim outlet surround is intended to be a bit larger than the plate that covers the electrical outlet.
- Use the wash from touch up kit to finish about a 1” perimeter around the outlet box.
Step 7
Install Panels
Install the rest of the panels based on the appropriaate panel installation guide.
Step 8
Install the Surround
Tools:
- Caulk Gun
- Loctite® PL® Premium® 3X Construction Adhesive
- Once the wash used in Step 7 has dried, screw the outlet plate back on the outlet
- Install the surround by adding small amount of adhesive to the back of the surround and inserting in the opening.