Description
A blank plate has one job, and it should do it quietly. This double blank sits over a disused back box behind a screwless front, so all you see is a clean rectangle with no visible fixings across its face. What sets it apart is the surface: a carbon fibre texture with a fine woven grain that you can feel under a fingertip, catching the light in a way flat plastic never does.
We reach for one of these after a rewire or a kitchen refit, when a point has been taken out of service and the opening in the wall still needs covering properly. It earns its place behind a media unit or in a hallway where an old switch position no longer makes sense, and it suits anyone running a consistent line of accessories along one wall who does not want a plain white square breaking it up. Because the front is screwless, it reads as a deliberate detail rather than a patch job, which matters in rooms where the wall is already doing something interesting.
The plate is moulded in polycarbonate, light in the hand and unaffected by the knocks a wall takes near a doorway. The textured face is more forgiving of fingerprints than a gloss one, and cleaning asks very little: brush the grain with a dry cloth, then lift any marks with a cloth wrung out in warm water, keeping kitchen sprays and solvents away from the surface so the texture is not dulled. It carries a ten year warranty and belongs in indoor rooms. We would use it as the full stop at the end of a run of dark accessories, or on its own where a wall needs tidying without drawing the eye.
Specification
| Collection Group |
Blanking Plates |
| Website Sections |
25-Switches & Sockets |
| Colour |
Carbon Fibre |
| Type of Finish |
Texture |
| Weight |
0.07KG |
| Length |
146mm |
| Width |
25mm |
| Height |
88mm |
| Back Box Depth |
25mm |
| Materials Used |
Polycarbonate |
| IP Rating |
IP20 |
| Warranty |
10yrs |
| UKCA/CE |
Yes |
| Additional Certification |
BS EN 60669 |
| Pieces Included |
1 |
| Installation |
Requires Installation By Qualified Electrician. 25mm Box Depth Is Recommended. |
| Additional Details |
Fixing Centres: 120mm |
| Suitable For |
Indoor Use Only. |
| UK Commodity Code |
8517180000 |
| Country of Origin |
China |
Frequently Asked
What is a blanking plate for?
It covers an opening left where a switch, socket or other accessory has been taken out of use, giving the wall a finished face instead of a gap.
How big is the plate?
It measures 146mm across by 88mm high, with a 25mm profile, which is the standard double faceplate footprint used across UK wiring accessories.
What is it made from?
Polycarbonate, with a textured carbon fibre finish moulded into the front face.
How should I clean it?
A dry cloth for dust and a lightly dampened one for marks. Avoid abrasive pads, bleach and spray cleaners, which can flatten the texture over time.
Can it be used in a bathroom or outdoors?
No. It is rated IP20 and intended for dry indoor rooms only.
Is there a warranty?
Yes, it carries a ten year warranty.