Wallpapering around light switches or plug sockets with nonwoven wallpaper

Step-by-step instruction

Last but not least: Follow the steps below to easily wallpaper around plug sockets and light switches

• Step 1 – Switch off the power 
• Step 2 – Remove the light switch and plug socket covers 
• Step 3 – Apply the length of wallpaper over switches and plug sockets 
• Step 4 – Replace the covers 

Step 1 –Switch off the power  

• Turn off the fuse switch for the room in the fuse box

Handy hint: In addition to turning off the fuse switch, use a current/voltage multimeter to test whether the power is really off

Step 2 – Remove the light switch and plug socket covers

• Use the multimeter to loosen the screws of the covers and remove the covers

Step 3 – Apply the length of wallpaper over switches and plug sockets

• Apply the length of wallcovering to the wall in the same way as for the previous lengths. Simply wallpaper over light switch and plug socket recesses and use a sharp Stanley knife to cut out the openings. 
• Do not cut too large an opening as the cover should subsequently sit fully on the nonwoven wallpaper

Step 4 – Replace the covers 

• Replace the cover once the wallcovering has dried and been painted

Important note! Only now reconnect the power