Double Blanking Plate - Brushed Steel

A blank plate does one quiet job: it closes off a position on the wall and leaves a flat, tidy face where there was once a hole. This one is a double, finished in brushed steel with a soft grey sheen rather than a mirror shine, and the front carries no screw heads, so it reads as one clean rectangle. The profile is shallow and the edges gently squared, which keeps it sitting close and unfussy against paintwork.

We reach for these during a refit, when a television point or a redundant power point has gone out of service and the gap wants covering properly. They earn their place in hallways, home offices, kitchens and bedrooms, and in let properties where a wall needs to look finished and stay that way. If a room is being brought over to brushed steel plates throughout, a blank in the same style keeps the run consistent instead of leaving one odd white square. We sell it singly, so you can buy the number you actually need. It is a small part, but it is the difference between a wall that looks done and one that does not.

The body is moulded polycarbonate with a steel face, a pairing that keeps the weight down while giving the front a cool, hard-wearing surface. Brushed steel also hides fingerprints and light scuffing better than a polished finish. To clean, wipe the face with a soft cloth and a little warm soapy water, then dry it off; skip abrasive creams, wire wool and solvent sprays, which dull the grain. It is meant for dry rooms indoors, away from splashes and weather. It carries a ten year warranty. Sat alongside matching switches and sockets, it disappears into the wall, which is rather the point.

What is a blanking plate actually for?

It covers a position on the wall that is no longer in use, giving a flat, closed face instead of an open gap or a mismatched old plate.

What size is the plate?

The face measures 146mm by 88mm, with a depth of 25mm behind it. That is the standard double footprint, so it sits in line with other double plates in a room.

Will it match other brushed steel plates?

The face is brushed steel with a screwless front, so it sits happily with brushed steel switches and sockets. Brushed finishes do vary slightly between makers, so it is worth comparing side by side if you are mixing brands.

How should I clean it?

A soft cloth with a little warm soapy water, wiped along the grain, then dried. Avoid abrasive creams, wire wool and solvent-based cleaners, all of which take the sheen off brushed steel.

Can I use it in a bathroom or outside?

It is rated for indoor use only and should be kept to dry rooms, away from splashing and any exposure to weather.

Is it heavy?

No. At 0.07kg it is very light, thanks to the moulded polycarbonate body behind the steel face.