We have seen a huge increase in customers ordering metal wall plates vs plastic wall plates. Over the past year, the trend has shifted tremendously in favor of metal wallplates to cover electric outlets and light switches. Recently, when it comes to wallplate orders, our customers are ordering metal over plastic at the rate of almost 90 percent. There are several reasons for that, including Wallplate Store offering a much bigger selection of all types of wallplates. However, we believe that a very big factor are the low prices we now offer for metal wallplates.
Why Metal Wall Plates?
People think that wallplates are just a finish, but they are actually required by code to protect from electrical wires and exposed devices like outlets, light switches, or even just wires in a junction box. Metal wall plates are much more durable than plastic wall plates. They will not crack or split when the screws are accidentally tightened too strongly. They also come in various sizes, colors and finishes.
So Which Wall Plates are Now Popular?
When it comes to finish stainless steel wall plates are very hot and trendy right now. They are very strong and durable, but also fashionable. They can be used in both; industrial and residential settings. Wallplate Store stocks a full line of stainless steel wallplates, including switch covers, receptacle covers, rocker switch/GFI outlet covers as well as a very large variety of combinations wall plates, for example, a combo outlet and light switch cover. Also popular are jumbo and oversized wall plates. These oversized wallplates are prefect to cover imperfections from new or remodel construction jobs. If your project left a hole in the wall next to your new light switches are electrical outlets, you may be able to cover it up with an oversized wallplate. Wallplate Store stocks oversized wall plates in multiple configurations, including toggle and rocker switch covers, electric outlet covers as well as mutli gang wall plates.
Visit our product section to find the electric wallplate of your choice. We offer a very low fixed shipping fee and free shipping for wallplate orders over $99.00.