Where can I find a cover plate for two switches and an outlet?

May 06, 2026 Last reply: 2 months ago 4 Replies

I've been trying to add an extra switch in my kitchen so the lights and the fan aren't on the same one anymore. It seemed like a good idea at the time but now I have this wierd grouping of two toggle switches and a standard outlet all in a row. The problem is that I cut the drywall way too wide and now there's this huge, ugly gap around the whole electrical box. Plus the box is recessed back a bit too far into the wall wich is making it even harder to figure out. I've been looking everywhere for some kind of jumbo or oversized cover that fits two toggles and one duplex outlet but I can't find that specific combo in a larger size. It looks pretty bad with the raw edges of the wall and the wires showing behind the switches. It's a total mess. Is there a specific brand that makes these weird configurations for when someone messes up the drywall? I'm trying to avoid having to do a whole patch job and repainting if I can just find a plate that's wide enugh to hide my mistake.


You are looking for a 3-gang plate with a Toggle-Toggle-Duplex configuration. Big box stores almost never carry these in jumbo sizes; they usally only stock the standard ones. Your best bet for that specific layout is an online specialty shop like **Kyle Switch Plates**. They specialize in those oddball combinations and usually offer oversized versions specifically for covering up drywall gaps. It's much easier than trying to hunt one down at a local hardware store. If you can't find the exact jumbo toggle/outlet combo you like, another route is to swap all the devices to **Decora style**. Those are the large rectangular ones. If you switch to two Decora switches and a Decora-style outlet (GFCI style), you can find jumbo 3-gang rocker plates at any local supply house or even the big hardware chains. It looks a bit cleaner and more modern anyway, and the jumbo versions are much easier to source locally when you’re in a pinch. Regarding that recessed box, don't just tighten the screws and hope the plate pulls it forward. That usually just cracks the plastic plate or makes it sit crooked. Pick up some **caterpillar spacers**—those little yellow foldable plastic shims—or some box extenders. They sit between the box and the switch ears to bring everthing flush with the drywall. If the box is relly deep, a plastic box extender can help bridge that gap so you aren't seeing into the wall cavity behind the switches. Another option if you’re struggling to find a single plate is to look for modular or build-a-plate systems. Some manufacturers make sectional plates where you buy the ends and the center pieces separately and they snap togehter. They aren't always the prettiest, but they work when you have a weird layout that no one stocks as a solid piece. But honestly, switching the whole thing to Decora is usually the path of least resistance when you need to cover a mess.

I was looking at those caterpillar spacers but I'm worried about the screws. If the box is relly deep, do the standard screws even reach? I feel like I might need extra-long ones to get trough the spacers and into the box. Also, is switching to Decora hard for a newbie? I’ve only ever messed with basic toggles. If the wiring is the same, that jumbo rocker plate idea sounds way easier than hunting down a specialty combo plate online.

You'll definitely need longer 6-32 machine screws. The ones in the bag are ussually only an inch long, so grab a pack of 1-1/2 or 2-inch screws while you're out. Wiring a Decora switch is identical to a toggle—same screws, same process, just a bigger face.

If your box is recessed more than 1/4 inch, you should really use a box extender sleeve instead of just spacers. It's a code safety thing to keep sparks inside the box if somethig shorts out. They’re cheap and slide right into the existing box. It makes the whole thing feel way more solid when you finally screw that jumbo plate on.

If the jumbo plate still doesn't hide the mess, look for "wall plate goof rings." They’re basially a flat plastic shim that sits behind the actual plate to add an extra half-inch of coverage all around. Also, look for "Midway" vs "Jumbo" labels. Sometimes a brand's "Midway" is barely bigger than standard, so always check the actual dimensions on the package. I’ve had luck finding "Super Oversized" versions online that are way bigger than what the local shops carry. It beats trying to match texture and paint on a small patch job any day.

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