I am installing 'Easipanel' panelling in my hallway.
I have successfully fitted it around electrical points etc. so far.
My current problem is that at one end of the hallway a light switch is high enough to easily clear the panelling and dado rail.
But, for some reason, near the living room door the light switch is a reasonable amount lower. I have attached a picture that shows the switch. The dado has not been installed on this section but is about 50mm in height.
I could cut into the dado to clear the light switch. But, I'd like to move the light switch upwards.
I would like to know if its possible to tell here if it would still be in the 'safe zone' if I did this. I assume there is going to be enough cable slack if the cable comes from above?
My plastering skills are limited. I do have basic tools (plaster board knife/saw etc) and i have built a 'fake' chimney breast before (dry lined) but this didn't involve patching an area like this. Would the best approach be to try and cut the back box out, mark up the new position and then saw upwards?
How would it be best to patch up the remaining cut out area once the back box is moved?
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I have successfully fitted it around electrical points etc. so far.
My current problem is that at one end of the hallway a light switch is high enough to easily clear the panelling and dado rail.
But, for some reason, near the living room door the light switch is a reasonable amount lower. I have attached a picture that shows the switch. The dado has not been installed on this section but is about 50mm in height.
I could cut into the dado to clear the light switch. But, I'd like to move the light switch upwards.
I would like to know if its possible to tell here if it would still be in the 'safe zone' if I did this. I assume there is going to be enough cable slack if the cable comes from above?
My plastering skills are limited. I do have basic tools (plaster board knife/saw etc) and i have built a 'fake' chimney breast before (dry lined) but this didn't involve patching an area like this. Would the best approach be to try and cut the back box out, mark up the new position and then saw upwards?
How would it be best to patch up the remaining cut out area once the back box is moved?