How Do You Attach A Faceplate Into Drywall Without An Electrical Outlet Box?
There’s nothing more frustrating than finding that someone didn’t put an outlet box in when the outlet was installed. The outlet box supplies the support for the outlet to screw in. The outlet then has a screw hole in the center and the faceplate fits there. The faceplate and electrical outlet are unstable if the box is not there. Read on to learn how to attach a faceplate into drywall without an electrical outlet box. Find a piece of metal flashing. Metal flashing is used on roofs and can be found in the hardware department. Measure the width of the opening and subtract 1/4 inch to find the width. Measure the thickness of the sheet rock. Add 3/8 inch, the thickness of the sheetrock and 1 inch. Cut the flashing to this length. Use metal cutters to cut the flashing. Create your own brace to stabilize the faceplate and electrical outlet box. Find a board the width of the sheet rock. Lay the metal on the wood with one inch over on one side and 3/8 inch on the other. Tack the metal to the
