new position of twin socket on wall

Can a twin socket be fitted on tiled kitchen wall without creating an unsightly mess?

Asked by Jim on 24th Nov 2023
Expert Trade Answers
"Yes if it will be next to existing one. If it is in new location it will be messy."
Answered on 24th Nov 2023 - Member since Nov 2023 - report
"Yes it can , there is various decorative surface mounting conduit to cover cables and fix socket on tiled surface"
Answered on 24th Nov 2023 - Member since Nov 2023 - report
"Hi Yes, it's possible to install a twin socket on a tiled kitchen wall without creating an unsightly mess. A professional electrician can use specialized tools and techniques to make precise cuts in the tiles and ensure a neat installation.this depends on the condition of your wall whether is it a plaster board or concrete block ."
Answered on 24th Nov 2023 - Member since Feb 2020 - report
"Yes it can be fitted but the wiring will be installed outside the wall and socket as well."
Answered on 20th Dec 2023 - Member since May 2023 - report
"Yes it can. Some electricians, myself included have many skills including tiling and would do whatever necessary to give you the best quality finish"
Answered on 28th Dec 2023 - Member since Dec 2023 - report
"Yes, if there is a surface socket under the kitchen top the circuit could be braked and surface box and plastic trunking could be installed or if that kitchen wall is made from plasterboard the back box could be installed inside the wall."
Answered on 6th Dec 2023 - Member since Nov 2023 - report
"Yes you can fitted just use MT2 trunking (sticky back ) to run the cable from your point to the new one and use white plastic back , drill the tile joint to put your wall plugs to avoid crack in your tile and then fix your box and connect . Good to go"
Answered on 24th Nov 2023 - Member since Jun 2023 - report
"It can be flushed in next to an existing or if back to back with another
A tile drill bit is useful to cut the hole for the flush box"
Answered on 24th Nov 2023 - Member since Mar 2023 - report
"Possibly if the walls are plasterboard as cables could be fished through cavity"
Answered on 24th Nov 2023 - Member since Nov 2023 - report
"It is possible depending on the fabric of the building / location of the socket if there is a socket near that you can come off then yes, best thing would be to have a survey carried out."
Answered on 26th Nov 2023 - Member since May 2017 - report
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