Screwed or screwless?

[chillout]

What do you guys think of the screwless sockes/switches, do you prefer them or like the look of the screwed items?

 

[RF Lighting]

I'm not really bothered. I personally wouldn't pay extra just so the screws were hidden.

 

[chillout]

True. Knowing Get its probably an extra fiver on each one but I'll check!

 

[Taylortwocities]

The screwless ones are good because you can do your second fix and get done before the painters come in. Later the front plates can be popped on - without being slashed with paint etc.

But that's for customers. I wouldnt pay the extra myself

 

[EdwardCurrent]

Hello.

I have found that the screwless 'flatplate' accessories do look nice, but if the tiler and plasterer have done a dodgy job they can be in need of caulking.


Ed

 

[SparkyNinja]

Hello.

I have found that the screwless 'flatplate' accessories do look nice, but if the tiler and plasterer have done a dodgy job they can be in need of caulking.


Ed

Agreed, it can be harder to get a nice flush finish

 

[chillout]

Yes I see where your coming from.... hhm decisions decisions!

 

[sparkwright]

I HATE SCREWLESS SOCKET AND SWITCH FRONTS. more often than not you can't fix them on. more often than not you can't remove them without rupturing yourself. then you try to lever them off with a screwdriver. that wrecks the wall. anyone here tried the legrand mosiac range? good god, what a load of 3h1te. then you try to put the cover on. the back part is too small so it cracks the plaster just round the edge of the box. you have to hammer away with your fist trying to get the thing on. now these covers vary very slightly in size. sometimes they will not fit where you have a dual box or box connectors. only by 1 mm or so. so then you have to use brute force. no other option when you have to second fix 20 flats and the contractor has specified this sort of carp. worse still the covers tarnished after only a few months. we had to use this utter junk because it gave the flat owner choice of colour.

 

[chillout]

Ha sounds like youve had a nitemare with them! Might save a few pounds and stick with the screwed options. do you think s/s or chrome looks better. GET dont do the brushed chrome ones that looks quite nice.

 

[RF Lighting]

Just go with whatever matches the door handles / bathroom taps.

 

[chillout]

hhhhm well taps are chrome, door handles havent been bought yet! Probably silver rather than chrome.

 

[RF Lighting]

It's like me asking you what colour car I should buy next, or what drink should I order in the pub tonight.

It just depends on your personal choices, and what you think looks the best.

 

[chillout]

Very true, all personal taste I guess!

 

[sparkwright]

i don't think there's anything wrong with seeing the screws anyway.

 

[johnnykc]

chillout...screwless accessories are the way forward...decorating around switches and sockets becomes easier and replacing scratched plates mean you don't have to change the whole product.

It does help if you've got a nice flat wall to put them on.

TLC do a matt chrome screwless range....

cheers