Single Blanking Plate - Moss Green

The quiet one in a row of plates: a flat single gang face in moss green, with no screw heads showing to interrupt the front. It measures 88mm square, the same footprint as a standard single switch or socket plate, so it sits level with everything else along the wall and reads as part of the run rather than an afterthought. There is nothing to switch, dim or plug into here; the job is simply to close a gap neatly. Moss green is a soft, earthy shade that settles into a painted wall instead of jumping off it.

Blanks earn their keep in kitchens, hallways and home offices, where a position has been left over from an older arrangement and a bare opening would look unfinished. We reach for one whenever a plain white cover would shout against a coloured or papered wall, and it suits anyone working through a room in the same family of finishes. Because the face carries nothing, it is also useful behind furniture and in tight corners where a switch would never be reached anyway.

The plate is moulded from polycarbonate, a tough plastic that keeps its colour and does not mark easily, and the face is left plain and unbroken. Keep it looking right with a cloth wrung out in warm water, then dry the face off; solvents, kitchen sprays and cream cleaners will dull the surface, so leave them in the cupboard. It is intended for indoor rooms only, well away from splashes and weather, which rules out porches and unheated outbuildings. It carries a ten year warranty. Paired with brass or dark wood, moss green reads warmer; against off white paint it reads cooler and quieter, which makes it an easy shade to build a whole wall of plates around.

What is a blanking plate for?

It gives a tidy, closed face to a position on the wall that has nothing behind it, so a redundant or spare point does not sit open in a run of switches and sockets.

Will it line up with standard plates?

Yes. The face is 88mm by 88mm, the usual single gang size, with a 25mm depth at the back.

What is it made from?

Moulded polycarbonate, finished in moss green, with a screwless face so no fixing heads show on the front.

How should I clean it?

Wipe with a soft cloth wrung out in warm water and dry it straight after. Avoid solvents, degreasers and cream cleaners, as they can leave the surface patchy.

Can I use it in a bathroom or outside?

It is rated IP20 and made for indoor use only, so it is fine in a bedroom, hall or kitchen wall but not in a shower zone or anywhere exposed to weather.

Is there a warranty?

It carries a ten year warranty from the manufacturer.