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How to Make Duck Tape Light Switch Covers

April 22, 2020 By: Katie13 Comments

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Duck Brand. All opinions are 100% mine.

Cover your light switch and outlet covers with duck tape for a fun new look! An easy DIY craft tutorial idea where all you need is a little Duck Tape.

Complete step by step tutorial below!

How to Make Duck Tape Light Switch Covers

We recently repainted my daughter’s room white. I like white because it makes the room feel bigger and clean.

We are hoping to move soon so I wanted to do something simple in the room that would make it fun and a little bit more girly. How about the light switch and outlet covers?!

Supplies Used to Make Duck Tape Light Switch Covers

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  • Light Switch Cover
  • Outlet Cover
  • Duck Tape
  • Scissors
  • Craft Knife
  • Awl
Duck Tape Light Switch Covers | Outlet Covers | DIY Home Decor Ideas | Craft Ideas | Glitter

Duck Tape sent me so many fun types of tape to play with.

Duck Tape Light Switch Covers | Outlet Covers | DIY Home Decor Ideas | Craft Ideas | Glitter

I especially love the glitter tape and decided that would be perfect for my light switch covers.

Duck Tape Light Switch Covers | Outlet Covers | DIY Home Decor Ideas | Craft Ideas | Glitter

How to Make Duck Tape Light Switch Covers

To cover the entire light switch you will need three strips of Duck Tape. I will use two strips of pink and a strip of silver for the middle.

Begin by laying the first strip of tape at the bottom of the cover. Make sure to line the edge of the tape up with the bottom edge of the cover.

Duck Tape Light Switch Covers | Outlet Covers | DIY Home Decor Ideas | Craft Ideas | Glitter

In both corners, cut a small diagonal slit into the duck tape where the corner of the cover is.

Duck Tape Light Switch Covers | Outlet Covers | DIY Home Decor Ideas | Craft Ideas | Glitter

The slit makes is you can easily wrap the Duck Tape around the corners of the cover.

Duck Tape Light Switch Covers | Outlet Covers | DIY Home Decor Ideas | Craft Ideas | Glitter

Add another pink strip of Duck Tape to the top, aligning the edges and wrapping the corners the same as above.

Duck Tape Light Switch Covers | Outlet Covers | DIY Home Decor Ideas | Craft Ideas | Glitter

Lay the center strip of tape down, centering between the top and bottom pieces.

Duck Tape Light Switch Covers | Outlet Covers | DIY Home Decor Ideas | Craft Ideas | Glitter

When the front is nicely covered it is time to remove the extra. Using a craft knife, cut along the edges of the cover.

Duck Tape Light Switch Covers | Outlet Covers | DIY Home Decor Ideas | Craft Ideas | Glitter

With the cover face down, cut out the rectangle for the light switch.

Finally, used an awl and poked through the screw holes.

Duck Tape Light Switch Covers | Outlet Covers | DIY Home Decor Ideas | Craft Ideas | Glitter

All done. Pretty easy, right?

Duck Tape Light Switch Covers | Outlet Covers | DIY Home Decor Ideas | Craft Ideas | Glitter

I finished all of the covers using the same method as stated above. They really do come together really quickly and are so cute too!

Duck Tape Light Switch Covers | Outlet Covers | DIY Home Decor Ideas | Craft Ideas | Glitter

I screwed them back into place and I am all done. Ta – dah!

Duck Tape Light Switch Covers | Outlet Covers | DIY Home Decor Ideas | Craft Ideas | Glitter

What have you made with Duck Tape? Share and leave a comment below!

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Comments

  1. Nicole says

    April 25, 2014 at 10:54 am

    Hi Katie. This is such a pretty idea. I just watched the video on your About Me page. I really loved it and your kids are suchn sweethearts!

    Reply
    • Katie says

      April 25, 2014 at 11:30 pm

      Oh thank you! 🙂

      Reply
  2. Julie says

    April 28, 2014 at 1:49 am

    Glittery duck tape – how cool is that?! I love the idea of decorating socket & light switch covers & I’ve seen washi tape versions, this looks even better – way more durable!

    Reply
  3. Shannen says

    April 28, 2014 at 7:14 pm

    Hopping over from the Busy Monday link up! What a cool idea! I never would have thought of using duct tape to decorate the light switches. I think this is going to be perfect for my pretty picky teen daughter as she decorates her new room next month. Thanks!

    Reply
  4. Nan a.k.a Granny Fabulosa says

    April 30, 2014 at 5:40 pm

    Cute idea!

    Reply
  5. Crystal Donnelly says

    May 1, 2014 at 7:01 am

    Love these glommed up light switch plates! Cool!

    Reply
  6. Kim @ The Cookie Puzzle says

    May 2, 2014 at 8:58 am

    What a cute and fun way to transform switch plate covers! I have been looking at replacing mine, but they are sooo expensive, I have spray painted a few, but worry they will not stay pretty for long. I will have to get some Duck Tape and try this. Thank you so much for sharing!

    Reply
  7. Nancherrow says

    May 9, 2014 at 6:11 am

    What a fun idea for adding some sparkle to plain, white plastic! Thanks for sharing at Fridays Unfolded!

    Alison
    Nancherrow

    Reply
  8. Jessica says

    May 10, 2014 at 8:13 am

    I am so going to find glitter duck tape and make these! I just painted a room gray with white trim and I’m picturing silver, teal, or pink glitter covers… decisions decisions… lol
    Thanks for sharing!
    Jessica

    Reply
  9. Kelly says

    May 13, 2014 at 7:07 am

    How cute! I love the unique ideas for using duck tape! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  10. Cris says

    May 14, 2014 at 12:41 am

    What a fun idea! Your light switch covers looks so colourful and cute!

    Reply
  11. Kimberly says

    May 17, 2014 at 3:54 pm

    So cute! Pinned! Thanks again, for being part of our party. Lou Lou Girls

    Reply
  12. Joyce says

    November 20, 2014 at 8:03 pm

    Great idea. I’m doing this. Thanks
    Happy Thankgiving , everyone

    Reply

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