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Review on Leviton 80431-W 3-Gang Combination Wallplate: 1 Toggle, 2 Decora/GFCI, Standard Size, White by Jorge Eckstein

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Leviton Wall Plate 80431-W White Durable thermoset

I use standard Leviton wall plate as opposed to the thinner and more flexible thermoplastic nylon. However, there is a chance that they will break if you overtighten the screws, which mostly happens with 3-place boards, as the switches often don't quite align to the same depth (this can be solved with the rubber grommets that next go the screws that mount the switches before mounting the wall plate). This 80431-W 3 Group Decor/Decor/Tumbler Wall Panel comes with 4 short screws for decorative switches and 2 longer screws for toggle switches. (Yes, one package was torn and a few screws got lost in the box - that often happens, it would be nice to have some spares with you). Obviously it can be installed in any direction. The screw heads are painted white, but the paint always scratches a little on the inside of the screwdriver slot during assembly. At $6.41, the price is outrageous (the 3-button toggle/switch/decor is currently $2.75), but Home Depot doesn't sell it for some reason. Luckily I only needed a few of these.

Pros
  • Easy install
Cons
  • Nothing fancy, everything is fine