• Use some extra wallpaper and make sure the piece you glue to the outlet plate (which is removed from the wall) lines up with the patterned wallpaper. Pre-paint the screws to coordinate with the decorative finish so they will blend in when replaced.
• Cut the paper only slightly larger (1/2 inch or 1.25 centimeters) than the outlet plate.
• Dampen or apply paste, then attach the paper to the plate and smooth it down.
• Trim the edges and tuck them in tightly to the back of the plate.
• Wait until the wallpaper is dry, then use a sharp razor knife to cut out the slot for the actual switch or plug.
• Reattach the outlet plate, with the newly painted screws, to the wall.

   clear plastic outlet plates

• These consist of a top and a bottom piece. Cut the wallpaper to fit the plate and snap the two pieces into place around it.
• Cut the paper only slightly larger (1/2 inch or 1.25 centimeters) than the outlet plate.
• Cut out the center opening and attach to the wall.