Electrical Outlet Surround Installation Instructions
General Tools and Materials:
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Caulk Gun
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Screw Gun / Drill Driver & Bits
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Jig Saw with Finish Blade
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Caulk / Chalk / Paint
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Electrical Box Extender
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Course Grit Sandpaper
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Loctite® PL® Premium® 3X Construction Adhesive
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Pencil
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Tape Measure
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Touchup Kit
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Small Paint Brush
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Small Screwdriver
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Electrical Outlet Surround
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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.
![outlet](https://cdn11.bigcommerce.com/s-y7zjaeumjx/product_images/uploaded_images/slim-electrical-outlet.jpg)
Standard Electrical Surround:
Outlet extender is used to bring the outlet closer to the face of the panel.
Outlet extender is used to bring the outlet closer to the face of the panel.
![outlet extender](https://cdn11.bigcommerce.com/s-y7zjaeumjx/product_images/uploaded_images/standard-electrical-outlet.jpg)
WARNING! Consult a licensed electrician if your installation requires electrical work that you are unfamiliar with.
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Electrical Outlet Surround Installation
![Plan the Installation](https://cdn11.bigcommerce.com/s-y7zjaeumjx/product_images/uploaded_images/plan.png)
Step 1
Plan the Installation
- Remove all outlet plates.
- Trim and dry fit panels for the row where the electrical outlet surround will be installed.
- Determine which panel will need to be cut to accommodate the outlet surround.
- Consult the appropriate Panel Installation Guide for full instructions.
![Install Electrical Box Extender](https://cdn11.bigcommerce.com/s-y7zjaeumjx/product_images/uploaded_images/installbox.png)
Step 2
Install Electrical Box Extender
Tools:
- Electrical Box Extender (Needed for standard Electrical outlet surround only)
WARNING! Consult a licensed electrician if your installation requires electrical work that you are unfamiliar with.
![Mark Location](https://cdn11.bigcommerce.com/s-y7zjaeumjx/product_images/uploaded_images/marklocation.png)
Step 3
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.
Pro Tip: Install the panels leading up to the outlet before marking the panel to cut.
![Outline Cut](https://cdn11.bigcommerce.com/s-y7zjaeumjx/product_images/uploaded_images/outlinecut.png)
Step 4
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.
![Cut Panel](https://cdn11.bigcommerce.com/s-y7zjaeumjx/product_images/uploaded_images/cutpanel.png)
Step 5
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 1/4” inside the lines to allow for a snug fit.
![Dry Fit](https://cdn11.bigcommerce.com/s-y7zjaeumjx/product_images/uploaded_images/dryfit.png)
Step 6
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.
![Finish the Drywall (Slim outlet only)](https://cdn11.bigcommerce.com/s-y7zjaeumjx/product_images/uploaded_images/finishdrywall.png)
Step 7
Finish the Drywall (Slim outlet only)
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.
![Install Panels](https://cdn11.bigcommerce.com/s-y7zjaeumjx/product_images/uploaded_images/installpanels.png)
Step 8
Install Panels
Install the rest of the panels based on the appropriate panel installation guide.
![Install the Surround](https://cdn11.bigcommerce.com/s-y7zjaeumjx/product_images/uploaded_images/installsurround.png)
Step 9
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.
- Install the surround by adding a small amount of adhesive to the back of the surround and inserting in the opening.
- Screw the outlet plate onto the outlet.