4-Gang Screwless Light Switch Faceplate Installation and Review

4-Gang Screwless Light Switch Faceplate Installation and Review

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Takeaway: Simple installation, clean, sleek, and modern look at an affordable price.

I recently added a fourth light switch in my living room, so the existing three-gang faceplate couldn’t be reused. However, I couldn’t find one at the local big box store at a reasonable price. Fortunately, I was able to find one online at Amazon from Bates Choice Pro, and it came with all the mounting hardware required for installation and a 1-year warranty.

This switch faceplate has no visible screws and is 8-1/4” wide by 4-5/8” tall; it’s thickness is about ¼”. The front face plate unsnaps from the back mounting plate where all the screws will be used for wall mounting, so that when you put the cover on you have a clean, glossy, pure white, smooth finish. The size of each switch window is the standard 1-1/4” by 2-1/2”. The faceplate mount will be installed after your switches are attached to the gang box, however you may need to adjust their positions in order to line up the 8 screw holes. To do so, loosen the adjustable position screws (in the pill-shaped windows) and gently coax the switches into position until the holes line up with the mounting bracket. Then fix the position and attach the included mounting screws at the top and bottom of the lined up switches to the mounting plate. It's easiest to do them one at a time starting from one side and moving down the line. You’ll want to be careful not to bend or flex the mounting plate during installation, as this will make it difficult or impossible to snap on the cover portion properly. That means if your wall is not completely flat or your switches are not all perfectly aligned and level, this faceplate may not be suitable for your installation since any wrapping of the mounting bracket will cause the faceplate to not snap in or sit flush.

After all eight screws are in place, snap on the faceplate but pay attention to which side has the release cutout notches, as these will go on the bottom as to be hidden; the top side has no notches. Place the cover over the mounting plate and press firmly on all sides all the way around, and inbetween the switches until it all the catches are secured. If you need to remove the faceplate to replace the switches or work on any wiring, simply insert a flathead screw driver into the release notches at the bottom to unhook the catches and gently pull the faceplate away from the bracket. Overall, this 4-gang faceplate was super quick and easy to install and gives my light switch panel a clean, sleek, and modern look at an affordable price.

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