Name: Painted Plates by Forbes & Lomax
Brand: Forbes & Lomax
Price: 285.0 CAD
Availability: InStock

Pairs With

The Painted Range provides primed ready-to-paint plates that sit flush to the wall. Each plate can be painted onsite to match the wall colour, for a subtle and unobtrusive look.

Painted Outlet plates are available with either square or radius corners. When pairing them with the painted light switch range, we recommend square corners to match the corners of the switch plates. If you are pairing them with other finishes, you can choose whether you prefer the softer more traditional look of the radius corners, or the more defined square corners.

Established in 1987, Forbes & Lomax is a UK-based heritage electrical brand recognized by architects and designers for refined switch and outlet design.

Outlets

1 Gang: W 70 mm (2.76") x H 115 mm (4.53")
2 Gang: 115 mm (4.53") x 115 mm (4.53")
3 Gang: W 162 mm (6.38") x 115 mm (4.53")
4 Gang: W 210 mm (8.27") x 115 mm (4.53")

Available Configurations

Duplex (Tamper Resistant)
Duplex GFCI (Tamper Resistant)
Duplex with USB (Tamper Resistant)
Phone (RJ11)
Data (Cat 5 or Cat 6)
Cable TV (F Type Coax)

Outlet inserts available in Black, Grey, White, Light Almond, and Oyster.

Switches

Switch: Ø 20 mm (0.79")
1 Gang: W 70 mm (2.76") x H 115 mm (4.53")
2 Gang: 115 mm (4.53") x 115 mm (4.53")
3 Gang: W 162 mm (6.38") x 115 mm (4.53")
4 Gang: W 210 mm (8.27") x 115 mm (4.53")
Available Configurations
3-way, 15A (also works as single-pole)
4-way, 15A
Certifications
Toggle switches conform to UL 20
Certified to CSA C22.2 No. 111
Must be installed by a licensed electrician. Units install into standard junction boxes — boxes must be recessed below the finished wall surface by at least 1/8". Verify recess depth before ordering.
Areas of application: light-duty commercial, residential.

Available Finishes

Unlacquered Polished Brass
Aged Brass
Nickel Silver
Brushed Stainless Steel
Antique Bronze
Lacquered Brushed Brass
Matte Brass

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Installation Notes

Pre-drilling or pre-milling for hardware components is not recommended until all items are received and measured.

There may be slight variations that could affect the installation of your hardware as many pieces are hand finished / fabricated.

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Forbes & Lomax

Quiet control, precisely made.

Forbes & Lomax approaches electrical hardware with a focus on material clarity and restraint. Rooted in British design, the collection balances heritage craft with contemporary application, where brass, stainless steel, and glass are used for their inherent qualities.

Signature glass plates allow switches and outlets to visually recede, carrying through wall finishes with minimal interruption. Where the plate is expressed, it is resolved with equal precision, with clean lines, controlled proportions, and a considered finish palette. Solid metals are left unlacquered, allowing surfaces to oxidize and develop a natural patina over time.

Across toggles, dimmers, and power, each mechanism is defined by a quiet, articulated movement that emphasizes touch as part of the experience. The system is designed to integrate into refined interiors, supporting both traditional and contemporary contexts with consistency and restraint.

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Principles

Architectural Integration: Plates recess into or pass through the wall plane. Every detail resolves flush so the interior finish carries uninterrupted.
Handwork and Origin: Each fitting assembled by hand in Britain in unlacquered solid metal — brass, bronze, nickel silver — hallmarked and traceable to the workshop.
Living Patina: Finishes are not sealed. They oxidize with age, matching the space they live in. The surface is not an end state; it is a continuing one.
System Versatility: Switches, outlets, dimmers, and plates share one material language and one tolerance standard. Specifications propagate across the range; substitutions stay consistent.