How to Extend Electrical Outlets Over Tile

• How to Extend Electric... Learn how to extend an electrical outlet over tile as Handyman Expert Rick E Patterson gives these home maintenance and repair tips and solutions.
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[@adampecore7890]

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[@FabulosayFit]

Great explanation, thanks for posting it!

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[@kaligirl1980]

I used these for my backsplash job last year and they worked great. The box extenders that I bought just didn't pan out, so I was really glad to have come across this video. I'm doing another backsplash job, so it's good to be reminded of the best option out there.

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[@gregogrady8027]

This is exactly what I was looking for thank you so much for taking the time to post this! You have saved me hours of headache.

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[@rmkerr4]

this is so great! I just bought my first house. All the outlet plates in the kitchen are secured with adhesive tape to the backslash because they couldn't screw them back on after tiling. I knew there had to be a fix! Thank you so much!

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[@Garrisonpea]

I saw this video then went and bought all new outlets and this product for my kitchen tile job. Thanks for posting.

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[@rita7881]

Thank you! That was EXACTLY what I needed.

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[@rthomps1ify]

Thank you! We are working on our first home and I'm a little nervous to install our back splash, but you made this clear and easy to understand.

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[@Lbaskey720]

I simply don't get it...... Why would anyone give this video a thumb's down? Don't like the color of the spacers? So glad I came across this, before I started my backsplash. Thanks so much for sharing both your valuable time and expertise.

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[@Jeff-ik3hn]

thanks for the video this is the perfect solution for bumping out my electric outlet

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[@NamLe1975]

Thanks for the post SOOO USEFULL!! I never new they made spacers like that

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[@tgmanzo]

I didn't know this product existed. What an easy solution. Thank you.

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[@shereesews]

Very helpful and thanks for the safety reminders!

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Thanks for the help. Exactly what I needed to know.

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Thanks, great and super helpful video!

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[@pavilliontreasures]

My outlet tile mistake 2 yrs ago will be fixed now. Thanks a ton!!

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Fantastic video... will use your knowledge tomorrow.... :-)

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Awesome video. Thank you so much sir.

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[@iancole85]

Thank god I didn't have to pull all those outlets and set them proud of the wall. This is a lifesaver, thank you for posting.

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Great video

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[@WonderfulHomenet]

Working with anything electrical can be quite tricky. Your instructions are great but also great to have the help from someone who knows a bit more about it than you do.Great video! Thanks

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[@cesarbecerra9133]

wow really helpfull video i got someone puttig sheetrock in my walls and this very much solve my problem , thank you!!!.

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[@angela-sanders]

thank you for such an informative video. I have to do just this as the new back-splash is deeper than the original one. Easy Peasey. and I just subscribed :)

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[@smeeshTV]

Had no idea this product existed. Should work perfectly for my janky looking kitchen outlet. Thanks!

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[@otherstuffbybob]

Thanks, I have a couple of outlets that need this

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[@NarcissistFakeDeltaSigmaTheta]

Awesome find.....I need those spacers

[@m3j0r]

Hahaha the music at the end sounds like a porno.

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Got em at the local super hardware store.

[@BarryLambert12981]

Great video thank you. One suggestion - create a separate video for the electrical testing portion, since that took up 2 full minutes before the actual topic. Otherwise, excellent!

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Thank you, just what I need!

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i like the video

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[@henryathurmanjr]

Great video! i replaced a two prong receptacle tonight & i don't know why...but i did something stupid! For some reason i thought that i had to chip some of the wall away from the box screw holes so that the new receptacle could be tightened to the box. i wasn't thinking! i realized this when the cover screw was too short. Rookie mistake. i'll never forget that the receptacle goes flush with finish wall. i thought i was going to have to get small washers to space it forward. Thank GOD they have these cool little spacers! Thank you for your video...it was a big help! henry thurman

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Henry A. Thurman Jr. Thanks Henry!

[@henryathurmanjr]

Thanks again. i used them this weekend to move my receptacle out...only needed a couple top & bottom. Home Depot has them in black instead of yellow. They changed the color. They don't tear off anymore either...you have to cut them off via a scissor, razor, etc. Great product. henry

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Thank you for your help!

[@cooldog60]

Don't feel bad . I am renovating a house and make 50 mistakes a day.

[@joekalisi95]

Thanks...!!

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[@maricruzdesanluisrey4057]

I got a chance to use the spacers in a few projects and I cant believe how well they work. Whoever invented them, must be very wealthy by now. Anyway, they remind me of Lego blocks.

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[@calalily009]

Thank you for the video, I went to lowes and they did not have the extender can you please tell me where you purchased yours and the exact name.thanks

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[@koffeedragon]

Found these Ideal Wiring Device Spacers at HomeDepot's website

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[@pcm7315]

Was this as easy as it looked? Appears to eliminate those difficult tile cuts to allow for the face plate screws.

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[@goldinkstudio2608]

Can I do this with a GFCI outlet?

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[@johnroberts18]

The tape needs to be wrapped around the receptacle a few times to secure it from pealing off over time. There is some concern that the sides are not fully protected.

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Hi John, that works. I do it for safety and as a signal that I was the last person out.

[@hawwwgjaw]

where do you get those?

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You can just copy and paste the link below...
Gardner Bender GSP-04 Twist-Apart Quick Fix Electrical Spacers, 4 in. Stack
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[@mrsjamieterral]

You did not allow space for the grout. Do you need to do that?

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[@arunsarasan8705]

Can anyone suggest me where i can find this product? Am in BC, Canada. Thank you.

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[@Lovetolivetruely]

Can't a person just plug in an appliance or maybe a hairdryer or something to see if the electricity is off instead of buying sone gadget to tell you whether it's on or off?

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