Rocker metal wallplates (sometimes referred to as *Decora™ wallplates) are the ideal choice because they work with multiple wiring devices, including rocker switches, GFI electric outlets as well as dimmers and motion sensors. Instead of having different wallplates for toggle switches, duplex receptacles and other writing devices, these wall plates all have the same familiar rectangular opening that works with all devices.
They are especially helpful above kitchen counters where you sometimes need to have a 2 or even 3 gang electric box to control under the cabinet lighting as well as electrical outlets for food processing appliances. They also allow for duplex and triplex rocker style light switches.
Another example would be a retrofit project to in a bathroom. You may have two toggle switches to control the bathroom lights and exhaust fans. You may want to replace either the lights or the exhaust fan, or both, to work with a motion or humidity sensor. Most motion and humidity sensors are configured to fit and be covered by a standard decorative style wallplate.
In fact, a customer of ours, a commercial office, had an issue with employees leaving on the exhaust fans after leaving the restrooms. This caused the exhaust fans to overheat and catch fire. They replaced all exhaust fans with better, commercial grade exhausts. On top of that, they completely removed both toggle switches (one switched controlled the lights and the other switched on the exhaust fans). They then replaced it with one motion sensor. This sensor was set to turn on both, the ceiling light and exhaust fan, when someone entered the restroom. It was programmed to work 5 more minutes after the occupant left the toilet. For that purpose, they used a metal stainless steel, 2-gang wallplate. The wall plate is a combination style, one decora and one blank.
Our decorative rocker style wallplates match the same configuration as *Decora™ wallplates and are compatible with *Decora™ wiring devices. Our metal wallplates are made with pride in the USA.
* Decora is a registered trademark of Leviton Mfg. Co., Inc.