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Painting plastic white moulded accessories?

whjohnson
Applying paint to white moulded accessories? Sockets, switches and the like.

Been asked by an interior designer (cushion-thrower) if it would be safe to paint electrical accessories a different colour.

I said I didn't know and would guess that it depended upon the type of paint.

Oil-based enamel? Lacquer solvent-based? Water-based acrylics?

I mentioned that any solvent-based paints may damage the plastic and even undermine any flame-retardant ingredients within.


Comments welcome.
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    How many times a day do people touch your walls with their fingers?

    In addition to installing antimicrobial coated light switches  in many homes and businesses as well as in health care premises light switches are subjected to a regular and intense cleaning regime.


    Whilst trying to artistic it is important not to forget the purpose of a light switch, it is intended to be regularly operated by people using their fingers, so will get dirty and will need cleaning.


    So any surface finish needs to be able to withstand such soiling and cleaning.


    Andy Betteridge 


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    How many times a day do people touch your walls with their fingers?

    In addition to installing antimicrobial coated light switches  in many homes and businesses as well as in health care premises light switches are subjected to a regular and intense cleaning regime.


    Whilst trying to artistic it is important not to forget the purpose of a light switch, it is intended to be regularly operated by people using their fingers, so will get dirty and will need cleaning.


    So any surface finish needs to be able to withstand such soiling and cleaning.


    Andy Betteridge 


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