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FlushTek outlets differ from standard electrical outlets in their design and installation method. Some advantages of using FlushTek outlets include: Aesthetics: They provide a clean and unobtrusive appearance, enhancing the overall look of a space.
Space-saving: FlushTek outlets do not protrude from the wall, making them ideal for rooms with limited space or tight areas. Customization: FlushTek outlets can be customized to match the wall color or decor, blending seamlessly with the surroundings.
They are designed to meet electrical safety standards and function like traditional outlets. We, too, are longtime fans—see Remodeling 101: The Surprising Appeal of Flush Electrical Outlets.
“The National Electric Code requires one (or more) outlets on every wall,” writes Worl.
Instead of protruding from the wall, these plates, installed using Flushtek, sit flat, “quietly fading into the background,” as Worl puts it.
“By using an off-the-shelf outlet and streamlining the installation process, I saw an opportunity to create savings on both materials and labor while still achieving baseboard outlets with a flush and modern look,” explains Worl.
The Flushtek system is most commonly used on baseboards to conceal outlets and data jacks: “users clamp our template to a piece of material [such as the wood for a baseboard] and trace the outline with a router to create a cutout that perfectly fits an outlet.”
A creative builder used scrap plywood and the Flushtek system to integrate an outlet in an interior brick wall.
Flushtek electrical outlet components.
What are FlushTek affordable flush electrical outlets?
FlushTek affordable flush electrical outlets are a type of electrical outlet that is designed to be installed flush with the wall surface, creating a seamless and streamlined appearance.