Double Blanking Plate - Dark Green

Blanking plates rarely get much attention, yet they are the difference between a tidy wall and an obvious hole. This one closes a double position behind a flat dark green face, with a screwless front so nothing interrupts the surface. The tone is a deep green rather than a sage or an olive, closer to bottle or forest, and the shape is a plain rectangle in the usual double size. We keep it on the shelf for jobs where an existing two gang opening has been taken out of service and wants a proper finish rather than a taped-over stopgap.

Most of the work it does follows a rewire or a kitchen refit, where a socket, an aerial outlet or a data outlet has been relocated and the old position is left redundant. It is just as useful behind fitted furniture, in utility rooms and boot rooms, and on landings where an old television point is no longer wanted. Keep it to dry rooms indoors, away from anything that might get splashed. It suits anyone working to a green scheme who would rather the wall read as one considered surface than a patchwork of white plastic.

The plate is moulded in ABS, coloured right through the material, and it is light enough in the hand to feel like the modest fitting it is. Cleaning asks very little: a wipe with a barely damp cloth, then dry it off, and keep abrasive creams and solvent cleaners away from the face, as both will dull the green. It carries a ten year warranty. Against dark painted walls, tongue and groove panelling or green cabinetry it more or less disappears, which is the point of it. There is nothing to wire and nothing behind the face; it simply covers the opening.

What size is this blanking plate?

It measures 146mm by 88mm across the face, with a 25mm depth, which is the standard double plate footprint.

What is it made from?

It is moulded in ABS plastic with the dark green colour running through the material, so a light scuff will not show a white edge.

Does it have visible screws?

No. It is a screwless design, so the front face is clean with no fixing heads on show.

Can I use it in a bathroom or outdoors?

It is rated IP20 and intended for indoor use only, so keep it to dry rooms rather than shower zones, garden walls or outbuildings that get damp.

How should I clean it?

Use a soft cloth, barely damp, then dry the face. Avoid abrasive creams, bleach and solvent-based cleaners, which can leave the green looking patchy.

Is there a warranty?

Yes, it carries a ten year warranty.