Interchangeable or Despard Switch Plates Information Page

• Sizes: Despard switch plates are a standard size of 4-1/2" high. One gang Despard plates are 2-3/4" wide, two gang Despards are 4-1/2" wide and three gang Despard switch covers are 6-3/8" in width.
• Oversize Options: Single gang oversized Despard switch plates are all 5-1/2" high and 3-1/2" wide.
• Device Placement: Despard toggle switches can be placed in any of the horizontal or vertical strap openings. Despard outlets can be placed only in the end positions of the horizontal 3 hole straps (utilizing just the two outermost openings).
• Screws and Openings: Plates have one or more 29/32" W x 11/16" H openings that are usually situated horizontally, but may be situated vertically on certain configurations. Screw holes are 3-7/8" apart center to center. All of our interchangeable switch plates come with standard 1/4" 6/32 screws.
• Mounting Straps: Despard plates require a mounting strap to hold devices in place. The Horizontal Despard Mounting Strap has three holes situated horizontally for receptacles or switches. On these, switches flip from left to right. Veritcal Despard Mounting Straps have just one hole vertically oriented for switches only.
• Metal Choices: Kyle Design stocks Despard switchplates in 13 metal finishes. Click these links to order:
  Satin Stainless Steel, White, Ivory, Black, Brushed Aluminum, Satin Aluminum, Polished Chrome, Polished Brass, Satin Brushed Brass, Antique Brass, Oil Rubbed Bronze, Extra Dark Bronze, Brushed Copper plain metal switchplates.
• Decorative Options: These Interchangeable switch plate covers are also available in 22 decorative patterns. Styles include contemporary, Celtic, Art Deco, Celestial, Cat and Dog designs. To order these designer versions, please visit: Designer Light Switch Plates.

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