Designing Kitchens and Bathrooms - Electrical and Tile Backsplash

I am in the process of making a tile counter top and a tile backsplash. I just realized the thickness of the tile will cause a problem with the electrical outlet. My current wall does not have tile. Therefore, how to I extend the electrical outlet out so it will be flush with the tile? Is there such a thing as an extention ring. I would think the difference would be 1/4-1/2 inch.
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Yes, there are extension rings specifically for this purpose, and you should be able to find them at your local electrical supply house or one of the big boxes.

Take the outlets out. Tile around the box. Reinstall the outlet with longer screws and cover with plates.

If you dont use the box extenders ( you can get them at most electrical supply houses) then the "mickey mouse" ears on the outlets should rest on the surface of the installed tile. Just be sure you have adequate setting material behind the area of the tile that will touch those ears or the tile will crack when you tighten down the screws. Most times you can get away with 1 & 5/8" sheetrock screws to remount the outlet into the box.

You can't leave more than a 1/8th inch gap between the finished wall board and the electrical box, so if it sits back too far, you may have to get the box extenders. Now, if no appreciable gap exists, there are also screw backers that allow you to place one behind the ear tabs on the receptacle, run the screw through it and it will give proper support without cracking the tile.

If you dont use the box extenders ( you can get them at most electrical supply houses) then the "mickey mouse" ears on the outlets should rest on the surface of the installed tile. Just be sure you have adequate setting material behind the area of the tile that will touch those ears or the tile will crack when you tighten down the screws. Most times you can get away with 1 & 5/8" sheetrock screws to remount the outlet into the box.

Get the box extenders... they're about $2.00 at your big box store - and will allow you to pass your electrical inspection (assuming, of course, you're permitting/inspecting the job).......

Hey Z,
Whats up?
Long time no see.

Bob