Combination wall plates are used when a single electrical box contains more than one type of device. Instead of using a wall plate with identical openings, a combination wall plate can bring together different device openings such as toggle switches, duplex receptacles, rocker or Decora-style devices, GFCI outlets, blank sections, and other specialty openings in one finished cover.
These mixed-device wall plates are especially useful in older homes, remodeled spaces, kitchens, offices, schools, hospitals, commercial buildings, maintenance areas, and custom electrical installations where the devices in the electrical box do not all use the same opening style.
Wallplate.store carries a wide selection of standard and hard-to-find combination wall plate configurations in multiple gang sizes, finishes, materials, and sizes. Many of these configurations are commonly used by electricians, contractors, builders, facilities departments, and maintenance professionals. For additional information, visit our Wall Plates for Electricians, Contractors & Builders guide.
Common Combination Wall Plate Configurations
Combination plates can bring together many different types of switches and receptacles. Popular configurations include:
- Toggle switch + duplex outlet combination wall plates
- Toggle switch + rocker / GFCI combination wall plates
- Duplex outlet + rocker / GFCI combination wall plates
- Blank + toggle switch combination wall plates
- Blank + rocker / GFCI combination wall plates
- Blank + duplex receptacle combination wall plates
- 3-gang, 4-gang and larger mixed-device combination wall plates
You can also use the filters on this page to narrow the selection by gang size, finish, material, size, and configuration.
Why Choose Metal Combination Wall Plates?
Metal combination wall plates provide a durable, professional finished appearance and are a popular choice for both residential and commercial installations. They are especially useful in areas exposed to frequent use, cleaning, maintenance, or everyday impact.
Wallplate.store offers combination plates in finishes including painted metal, stainless steel, black, gray, satin brass, galvanized steel, and other options depending on the configuration. You can also browse our dedicated Stainless Steel Combination Wall Plates collection.
For installations where additional wall coverage is needed, consider Oversized and Jumbo Wall Plates. Larger plates can help cover gaps, paint lines, tile openings, drywall imperfections, or previous wall damage surrounding the electrical box.
Hard-to-Find Combination Wall Plates
Finding the correct combination wall plate can be more difficult than finding a standard switch or outlet cover. The plate must match the number of gangs, the type of each device opening, and usually the left-to-right arrangement of those openings.
That is why Wallplate.store carries a large selection of mixed-device configurations, including combinations that may be difficult to find at local hardware stores or big-box retailers.
When replacing an existing wall plate, first identify the number of gangs and each opening type. Look for toggle switches, duplex receptacles, rectangular rocker or GFCI openings, blanks, or specialty openings. Then compare the arrangement to the wall plate you are considering.
Can't Find the Exact Layout? Try Rotating the Wall Plate 180°
If you find the correct combination of openings but they appear in the opposite left-to-right order, you may not need a different wall plate. Many combination wall plates can simply be rotated 180 degrees during installation to create the reverse configuration.
For example, suppose you need a 3-gang combination arranged as:
Duplex Outlet | Rocker / GFCI | Toggle Switch
but you find the wall plate arranged as:
Toggle Switch | Rocker / GFCI | Duplex Outlet
Rotating that plate 180 degrees reverses the order and may provide exactly the configuration you need.
The same idea can apply to many 2-gang, 3-gang, 4-gang, and larger combination plates. A toggle + duplex plate, for example, may also work when your installation requires duplex + toggle simply by rotating the plate.
Shopping tip: If you cannot find your exact combination in the order you need, search for the same opening types in reverse order. This can greatly expand the number of available options.
Always review the individual product photo, device openings, dimensions, and screw-hole arrangement before ordering. Specialty wall plates or certain unusual configurations may not be reversible.
Standard vs. Oversized Combination Wall Plates
Combination wall plates are available in standard size as well as oversized or jumbo versions for selected configurations. Standard-size plates are a good choice for normal installations where the electrical box and surrounding wall are clean and properly finished.
Oversized combination wall plates provide additional coverage around the electrical box. They can be especially helpful after remodeling, when replacing an older oversized plate, or when covering drywall gaps, uneven tile cuts, paint lines, or other cosmetic imperfections around switches and outlets.
Frequently Asked Questions About Combination Wall Plates
What is a combination wall plate?
A combination wall plate is an electrical cover plate containing two or more different opening types. For example, one plate may include a toggle switch opening next to a duplex receptacle, rocker switch, GFCI outlet, blank section, or another device type.
How do I know which combination wall plate I need?
Start by identifying the number of gangs in the electrical box and the type of device in each position. Check whether each device requires a toggle, duplex, rocker / Decora-style, GFCI, blank, or specialty opening.
Then compare the left-to-right order of the devices with the wall plate. If you find the correct openings in the reverse order, check whether the plate can be rotated 180 degrees to create the configuration you need.
Can I turn a combination wall plate upside down?
In many cases, yes. Many combination wall plates can be rotated 180 degrees so that the left-to-right order of the openings is reversed. For example, a toggle + rocker combination may also work as rocker + toggle when the plate is rotated.
Always check the specific product image, opening arrangement, screw-hole locations, and dimensions before ordering because certain specialty configurations may not be reversible.
Does rotating a wall plate change which devices it fits?
No. Rotating a reversible combination plate changes the position of the openings, but it does not change the opening types themselves. A toggle opening remains a toggle opening, a duplex opening remains a duplex opening, and a rocker / GFCI opening remains the same type of opening.
Are combination wall plates available in metal?
Yes. Many of our combination wall plates are available in metal, including painted metal and stainless steel options. Metal combination plates are popular for their durability, clean finished appearance, and suitability for residential, commercial, institutional, and maintenance applications.
Do combination wall plates come in oversized or jumbo sizes?
Yes. Selected combination wall plate configurations are available in oversized or jumbo sizes. Oversized plates provide additional coverage and can help conceal wall gaps, drywall damage, paint lines, uneven tile cuts, or larger openings surrounding an electrical box.
Are combination wall plates available in stainless steel?
Yes. We carry a selection of stainless steel combination wall plates for mixed-device installations. Stainless steel is commonly chosen for commercial, industrial, institutional, and other applications where durability and a clean metal finish are important.
Are these wall plates compatible with Decora®-style devices?
Some combination plates include rectangular openings designed for rocker, decorator-style, or GFCI devices. Other combination plates may include toggle, duplex receptacle, blank, or specialty openings. Always match the opening type and dimensions to the device being installed.
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