VARILIGHT Technical Support

Decorative Wiring Accessories

I want to decorate my room, how should I protect my decorative accessories?

Do not use masking tape on any decorative products. The adhesive may chemically bond with the surface finish.

For screwless products we recommend removing the faceplate and taking care not to paint over the plastic clips as this may prevent the faceplate from clipping back on.

For products with visible fixing screws we recommend turning off the mains power, removing the fixing screws and pulling the product gently away from the wall taking care that the wires remain fully fixed into their terminals.

When the product is clear of the wall, cover it with a plastic bag and use an elastic band to secure behind the product. You can then paint or wallpaper the wall.

Please note that it can take several weeks for the chemicals in paint or wallpaper paste to become inert. Before this time there is a danger that the will react with the product if it has a metal faceplate. For this reason we recommend using a plastic bag as a temporary gasket between the product and the wall once it is dry to the touch. I other words, use the plastic to form a barrier between the product and the surface of the wall.