This guide will take you through the process of trimming around a socket outlet or light switch. Always ensure the power is isolated before papering around an electrical point.

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When working with light switches or sockets ensure the power is isolated at the main fuse box.

Trimming around a socket or light switch
Papering around a socket or light switch can seem an awkward task, but it is actually fairly straight forward and can be done with a minimum of fuss. Ensure the power is isolated at the main fuse box When you hang the length where the socket/switch is located poke the scissors through the paper roughly in the middle of the socket/switch, then cut from the hole outwards to each corner of the socket/switch see Fig 1.1.	Fig 1.1
Smooth the paper onto the wall and then trim the paper leaving it overlapping the socket/switch by about 1cm (see Fig 1.2, loosen the screws enough to push the paper behind the socket/switch.	Fig 1.2
Finish the drop and then tighten the screws back up and you should be left with a perfect finish (Fig 1.3). Clean any paste off the socket/switch and allow the paper to dry before switching the power back on. © Copyright 2001-2011 helpwithdiy.com	Fig 1.3

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