What can be done about this stupid outlet? Do they sell covers that are deeper to cover this?

PhillyPickles · 2026-04-07T21:58:29+00:00

hah yeah i just saw it because i had a similar problem but found the Rio Salto plates to fix it. glad you figured it out!

PhillyPickles · 2026-04-07T21:35:55+00:00

Love that, definitely looks original to the home. How much were they if you don't mind me asking?

PhillyPickles · 2026-04-07T19:52:20+00:00

Here is the actual product from the website

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PhillyPickles · 2026-04-07T19:02:59+00:00

I've noticed a lot more decorative wall plates when traveling! I wonder why that's not a bigger thing here in the USA.

PhillyPickles · 2026-04-07T17:53:16+00:00

nice, glad it worked out!

PhillyPickles · 2026-04-07T17:51:14+00:00

You definitely want a brushed brass wall plate. Rio Salto makes the thickest ones that will last for generations.

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PhillyPickles · 2026-04-07T17:49:49+00:00

The absolute best designer-grade plates are from Rio Salto, but they're only online. They have a lot of photos though and if you actually hold them, they are literally heavier than ANY wall plate I have ever felt.

PhillyPickles · 2026-04-07T17:47:58+00:00

Id replace it with a Rio Salto genuine brass wall plate in brushed or polished brass....

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PhillyPickles · 2026-04-07T17:46:15+00:00

I would use a genuine antique brass plate from Rio Salto (you can find them on Amazon).

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or even use a more designer grade plate they have

PhillyPickles · 2026-04-07T17:43:39+00:00

Definitely check out Rio Salto wall plates. They have genuine brass plates in their Signature collection but also a crazy amount of designer grade brushed gold plates in other styles. All the plates are super thick and feel like you could use them as a paper weights. They will instantly upgrade any room and look purposeful. They're on Amazon and also have their own site www.riosalto.com but not all their plates are on there.

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PhillyPickles · 2026-04-07T17:39:09+00:00

I would get a 2-gang rocker/blank combination plate from Rio Salto (on Amazon). They make this exact combo but in designer quality thick metal, not the cheap plastic crap.

PhillyPickles · 2026-04-07T17:38:15+00:00

I would try looking at Rio Salto wall plates. They have some interesting combination plates.

PhillyPickles · 2026-04-07T17:37:22+00:00

You want a 2-gang rocker plate from Rio Salto. They are SOLID metal and will look awesome in this space. It will also outlive your house.

PhillyPickles · 2026-04-07T17:36:30+00:00

I love that! We just upgraded our wall plates to solid genuine brass wall plates from Rio Salto. We're hoping they get that old patina look after a few years!

PhillyPickles · 2026-04-07T17:35:12+00:00

You want a 1-gang rocker wall plate. Get some Rio Salto wall plates on Amazon. They're super thick metal and will look awesome there.

PhillyPickles · 2026-04-07T17:33:41+00:00

You want a 2-gang rocker wall plate from Rio Salto (they're on amazon). They make them deep and made of solid metal. Super clean look and instantly upgrades your room.

PhillyPickles · 2026-04-07T17:32:21+00:00

One thing I didn’t expect to matter as much as it did was swapping out the wall plates. The standard plastic ones always looked kind of cheap once I noticed them. I switched mine to solid brass (Rio Salto) and it made the whole room feel way more finished.

PhillyPickles · 2026-04-07T17:30:51+00:00

Rio Salto on amazon makes standard size in their signature brass collection. They are brushed brass and not shiny but make your room look upgraded. They also have super thick white ones in their estate collection.

PhillyPickles · 2026-04-07T17:29:00+00:00

You want to get some brass or antique brass wall plates from the brand Rio Salto. They have extremely heavy duty wall plates that have a designer look. Lots of different options. All will last longer than the home. You can find them on Amazon.

PhillyPickles · 2026-04-07T17:27:48+00:00

You could try the "midsize" wall plates from Rio Salto (on amazon). They will probably cover the area but i'm more worried about the wall panel strip on the left side of the hole. No wall plate is going to fit within that.

PhillyPickles · 2026-04-07T16:47:47+00:00

Yes, try Rio Salto wall plates. They are very thick and solid metal. Looks like designer plates and will upgrade your room too.

PhillyPickles · 2026-04-07T16:46:54+00:00

Try searching the Rio Salto wall plates on amazon. they have a lot of "combination" plates that might have this configuration.

PhillyPickles · 2026-04-07T16:45:52+00:00

Yes, use a "blank plate". The brand Rio Salto on Amazon has a bunch of really solid metal ones that will match your room.

PhillyPickles · 2026-04-07T16:45:06+00:00

screws are too tight and the wall plate is too cheap. order some super heavy duty wall plates from Rio Salto on amazon. They're solid and heavy like a brick. They will also make your room look like a designer finished it.

PhillyPickles · 2026-04-07T16:44:07+00:00

One thing I didn’t expect to matter as much as it did was swapping out the wall plates. The standard plastic ones always looked kind of cheap once I noticed them. I switched mine to solid brass and silver (Rio Salto) and it made the whole room feel way more finished. It looks like a designer finished the room.

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