Skimmed plasterboard installation
You’ll need our back box and 3mm plaster trim to get a flush look on skimmed plasterboard. You’ll also need to watch the fitting instructions before installing.
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The switches and sockets in our collection are particularly subtle thanks to the really slim front plates that sit perfectly flush to the wall.
Our 1 gang centre retractive toggle switch is a modern take on the classic dolly design. We’ve crafted it to be as sleek and timeless as possible in any interior setting.
We prepare our paintable plates using our own etch primer, so you can easily paint them the same colour as your walls. The toggle is finished in bronze.
A centre retractive switch flicks back to the centre ‘off’ position when you let go. You can use it for things like electronic blinds and to dim lights (with our standard in-line dimmer module).
Polished nickel is our answer to chrome. It’s a bit warmer, which we think is more versatile, so you can use it with warm or cool colour palettes.
We dispatch all orders quickly so you can expect delivery in days, not weeks.
We stand behind our products for as long as you own them.
We craft our products in-house so we can strive for excellence without compromise.
We use sustainable materials and build products that last.
You’ll need our back box and 3mm plaster trim to get a flush look on skimmed plasterboard. You’ll also need to watch the fitting instructions before installing.
You’ll need our back box and 9mm render trim to get a flush look on a brick wall. You’ll also need to watch the fitting instructions before installing.
You’ll need our back box but no trim to get a flush look on unskimmed plasterboard. You’ll also need to watch the fitting instructions before installing.
You can view and print instructions from our mobile-friendly support page.
We recommend using a professional to fit all Corston products. Electrical items must be installed by a qualified electrician.
Our clear switches and sockets come with backing paper that you can either paint, or use as a wallpaper template.
When you're happy with your chosen look, secure the clear front plate over the backing paper to conceal the wires.
All Corston electrical products should be installed by a qualified electrician.
Yes – we sell individual components which you can find under the switches and sockets tab at the top of the page.
For help with creating your own combinations, please email our customer service team at hi@corston.com.
A retractive switch flicks back into the top 'off' position when you let go. A center retractive switch flicks back to the center 'off' position when you let go. It can be pressed up or down to make two separate connections.
When used with one of our in-line dimmer modules, a short press will turn the light on and off. A press and hold will dim and brighten the light.
Both versions must be used with one in-line dimmer module per circuit.
Intermediate switches need to be used when three or more switches are required to control the same light. Two-way switches are used at the start and end of the circuit, and one or more intermediate
switches are added to the middle of the circuit. Our intermediate switches can be found here.
Multiple two-way dimmer modules can't be used to control the same light. A two-way dimmer can be combined with two-way or intermediate switches to control the light from multiple locations.
Retractive and centre retractive toggles/rockers can be used for a multiple point dimming circuit when used with an in-line dimmer module (one per circuit).
All our dimmers have been engineered with anti-flicker technology. If flickering is something you're experiencing, please follow our mode setting instructions here.