{"product_id":"the-invisible-essential-seamless-satin-brass-blank-plate-for-a-perfect-finish","title":"The Invisible Essential – Seamless Satin Brass Blank Plate for a Perfect Finish","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"ds-message _63c77b1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ds-markdown\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverview\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvolve 1 Gang Blank Plate in Satin Brass\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is the discreet hero of any professional electrical installation. This simple yet essential accessory is designed to cover unused or redundant back boxes, junction boxes, or wiring outlets, creating a safe, finished appearance where a socket or switch is no longer needed. Unlike a piece of tape or a painted-over plastic cover, this satin brass blank plate blends seamlessly with the rest of your Evolve accessories, maintaining a consistent, high-end look throughout your home. Measuring H:86mm x W:86mm, it fits any standard single gang back box and features a screwless clip-on faceplate that hides all fixings for a truly flush, seamless finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhether you have removed an old TV aerial point, decommissioned a rarely-used switch, or need to cap off a spare outlet after a kitchen renovation, this blank plate provides a safe, elegant solution. The warm satin brass finish resists fingerprints and tarnishing, while the solid metal construction ensures durability. It is also useful for providing future access to wiring – install a blank plate where you might later add a socket or switch, and simply swap it out when ready. For homeowners, landlords, and electricians who demand a cohesive finish, this blank plate is a small detail that makes a big difference.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy Choose This Evolve Satin Brass Blank Plate?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChoosing this Evolve blank plate means you no longer have to leave ugly, empty holes in your walls or rely on mismatched white plastic covers that ruin your carefully designed decor. The satin brass finish matches the full Evolve range, allowing you to cap off unused outlets without breaking the visual flow of your room. The screwless design means no visible screws – just a clean, uninterrupted metal plate that looks like a deliberate design feature rather than an afterthought. For electricians, it provides a professional, high-end finishing touch for any job. For homeowners, it offers peace of mind that unused electrical boxes are safely covered in style. It is the ultimate solution for \"what do we do with this old switch hole?\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSatin brass finish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – warm, elegant, and smudge-resistant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 gang blank plate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – covers standard single back boxes (86x86mm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScrewless clip-on design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – no visible screws, completely flush finish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSolid metal construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – durable and long-lasting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEasy to install\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – clips onto any standard single gang back box\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerfect for\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – covering unused sockets, switches, junction boxes, or wiring outlets\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFuture-ready\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – remove and replace with a functional device when needed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMatching Evolve satin brass range\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – seamless coordination with switches, sockets, and dimmers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ds-scroll-area ds-scroll-area--show-on-focus-within _1210dd7 c03cafe9\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ds-scroll-area__gutters\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ds-scroll-area__horizontal-gutter\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ds-scroll-area__vertical-gutter\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecification\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Code\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePCDSB49B\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSatin brass\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eType\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlank plate (no electrical function)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNumber of Gangs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMounting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScrewless clip-on (fixing screws hidden behind plate)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions (H x W)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e86 mm x 86 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBack Box Compatibility\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStandard UK single gang (25mm depth minimum recommended)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMetal (lacquered brass)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApplication\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIndoor use only – covers unused or redundant back boxes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eElectrical Rating\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNot applicable – no electrical components\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFAQs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1. Can I use this blank plate to cover a live electrical junction box?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo. A blank plate is not a substitute for proper junction box covers. If you have live wiring behind the plate, the junction box must be correctly enclosed and accessible per UK regulations. This plate is for covering \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eunused, dead back boxes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (where wiring has been safely disconnected and terminated) or for providing future access to wiring that is currently not in use but safely enclosed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2. Will this fit over an existing socket that I want to remove?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes – provided you remove the socket and safely terminate the wiring inside the back box. An electrician must ensure the cables are made safe (e.g., disconnected at the source or enclosed in maintenance-free junction boxes) before covering with a blank plate. Do not simply cover a live socket with a blank plate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3. Does the blank plate have any screws showing on the front?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo. This is a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003escrewless design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The plate clips onto a hidden mounting frame that screws onto the back box. Once clipped on, no screws are visible – only a clean, seamless satin brass surface.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4. Can I paint this blank plate to match my wall colour?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo. The satin brass finish is lacquered and not designed to be painted. Painting would ruin the finish and prevent the plate from clipping on\/off correctly. If you need a paintable blank plate, choose a white plastic version designed for painting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5. I have a 2-gang unused box – do you make a 2-gang version?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes, Evolve offers a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2 gang blank plate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in satin brass (likely product code PCDSB50B or similar – check the Evolve range). This 1 gang version is only for single boxes. For a double-width unused box, you will need the 2 gang blank plate to fit properly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Evolve","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57261248283006,"sku":null,"price":4.91,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0985\/3832\/4350\/files\/PCDSB49B.jpg?v=1776301023","url":"https:\/\/ssmelectric.co.uk\/products\/the-invisible-essential-seamless-satin-brass-blank-plate-for-a-perfect-finish","provider":"SSM ELECTRIC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}