Solid Surface Installation

Using our Smoothline flush mount outlet kit for wood you can use your system with solid surface materials.  With materials like Corian, you can rout out the material just like wood.

With materials like marble, the best option is to have the material water jet cut to fit the Smoothline flange.

This process is described in a cut sheet available on our website.

Remodelista discusses flush outlets

Remodelista has a great series of articles on outlets.  The first article provides strategies for placing electrical outlets in living rooms.  The second article discusses the options for flush-mount outlets, including DesignMod's Smoothline® flush-mount outlets.

Smoothline Installation in Process Photos

Here are a few photos of a major house renovation on the Long Island sound that is using Smoothline wall plates throughout the house.  We can't wait to see the project after completion.

Painting Smoothine outlet covers

We are often asked if Smoothline cover plates can be painted.  The answer is yes -- with some care.  Give the face of the wall plate a light sanding with a fine wet/dry paper to remove the gloss.  Then make sure the parts are clean.  Then spray the parts with a quality primer and paint such as Krylon, following the paint manufacturer's recommendations.

With care, the result is a outlet cover that matches the outlet or wall.  Visit DesignMod.com for more information on Smoothline wall plates.

Coming this fall, the Smoothline flush-mount outlet cover for wood installations

We are going through UL certification on our new Smoothline flush-mount wall plate system for wood.  This will be a great addition to the line.  Ideal for installation on wood walls and in custom cabinetry, the system will allow outlets, switches and any item that utilizes a decorator shape insert to be mounted flush with the wood surface.

Here's a sneak peak at the system.

The wood is cut out for the junction box.  Then using a template that will be available from DesignMod, the wood is routed out to make room for a flange.  The junction box is then inserted, the Smoothline wood flange is inserted, and the outlet, switch or accessory connection is inserted.  Then the final Smoothline flush outlet cover is snapped in place.

The result is a very clean and perfectly flush outlet.  

The new Smoothline flush-mount wall plate for wood

DesignMod is excited to announce it's new Smoothline flush-mount wall plate system for wood installations. The system is available in white for one-gang installations.

The system is a perfect way to install outlets in baseboards and wood-covered walls.

Nice example of a Smoothline wall plate

Here's a nice example of a 4-gang Smoothline wall plate for drywall using a variety of switch styles.

Smoothline flush switchplates will work with any decorator shape insert, including switches, outlets and A/V accessories.