Be very careful when applying wallcoverings over, under or around electrical switches, sockets and similar items. We recommend turning off the supply at the mains.
Smooth the wallcovering down very gently over the fitting and then, for square shapes, pierce the paper and make diagonal cuts from the centre to about 25mm (1") beyond each corner (see fig. 16).
Press the wallcovering firmly around the edge of the fitting, lightly mark the outline and trim away the surplus (see fig. 17).
For circular switches, make a series of cuts producing a star shape. Press down around the outline, mark and trim in the same way (see fig. 18).
Some decorators prefer to slightly unscrew the fitting so that the wallcovering can be tucked just behind its edges. In such cases, the power must be switched off to avoid electric shock. Particular care is needed with ready pasted wallcoverings because they usually carry a lot of water. Similarly, take care with metallic foil type wallcoverings, which could act as a conductor.
