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The subplate fits around the wall switch or receptacle and is screwed into place much like a traditional wall plate would be. Then the screwless cover simply snaps into place for a quick, seamless finish! In addition to an upscale appearance, screwless wall plates are also child-safe by design.
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A horizontal member built into or laid along the top of a wall to support and distribute the pressure from joists, rafters, etc.
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Wall Plate Sizes. Standard: 4.5 inches high by 2.75 inches wide. Midsize: 4.88 inches high by 3.13 inches wide. Jumbo: 5.25 inches high by 3.5 inches wide.
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Blank wall plates like FireFold's WP-0 are used to cover the site of an old, unused connection, the site of a potential connection, or just the site of a hole left by construction. When time, effort, or future use is in question, blank wall plates provide an easy, inexpensive alternative to patching drywall.
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The plate wall was popular in the 1950s and '60s, often mounted on rustic wooden shelves in kitchens or displayed in formal dining rooms. More than 60 years later, this vintage staple is having another moment, recently showing up in both Gwyneth Paltrow's Montecito and California.
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Bottom Plates are used to connect the wall to the floor. Top Plates support the floor above. Usually doubled up. Sill Plates support windows and sit on top of cripple studs.
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It doesn't have to match – the idea is to choose a cover that will visually blend or recede as much as possible. On warm white walls, you may get away with ivory plastic covers. For a budget-friendly option, use leftover paint from your walls to paint your outlets and switchplate covers to match.
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One of the easiest ways to hang plates on a wall is with adhesive discs. The discs come with a glue on the back that is activated when you add a little water. You stick them onto the back of your decorative plates and then hang the hooks attached to the discs on a wall.
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The top plate serves an important role in providing wood fiber for the perimeter nailing of structural and/or insulated sheathing. A second top plate, also known as a “double plate” or “very top plate” is applied in the field to lock together intersecting walls.
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Architectural Digest suggests painting outlet covers the same color and finish as the trim in a room for a subtle, textural effect. Keep in mind that if you choose not to paint the covers, the outlet itself and the cover should be the same color.
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The studs are the vertical pieces that make up most of a wall's frame. The cavities between the studs are called bays (or stud bays). A horizontal piece at the bottom of the wall is called the bottom plate. The studs are nailed to this plate, which is nailed to the floor.
