How Do You Install Electric Outlets In A Finished Wall?
If you need an electrical appliance or some other electronic device plugged in but there are no nearby receptacles, consider installing one. For a house under construction, installing an electrical outlet is relatively easy, but when you have a finished wall, there are a few additional steps to complete the installation. But you can install the outlet and make it look like it was there from the beginning. So instead of getting an extension cord for your electrical appliance or electronic device, get your tools out and get ready to install the electrical outlet yourself. Determine the type of electrical outlet you need for your finished wall. Electrical code requirements state that a ground-fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) outlet be used in garages, bathrooms and outside areas. Consider using a GFCI outlet for damp locations, too, for added protection against electrical shock. Cut a hole in the finished wall for the outlet by measuring the size of the outlet box. Mark the dimension on t
