Screwless wall plates, which make/model do you prefer?

[electron]

When I went to CEDIA last year, I noticed most demos were using screwless wall plates. I really liked the look of the ones they were using, so I have been looking around trying to find the same product. Which make/model do you guys prefer, and where do you buy them from?

I have tried Lightolier, Leviton and Cooper. I prefer Cooper (which seemed to be the closest match to the ones used at CEDIA) after trying a Leviton tonight, but I know there are other manufacturers out there (such as Lutron). Since I want to figure this out before I swap all my wall plates, I am hoping for some feedback about what else is out there. Thanks!

 

[standon]

When I went to CEDIA last year, I noticed most demos were using screwless wall plates. I really liked the look of the ones they were using, so I have been looking around trying to find the same product. Which make/model do you guys prefer, and where do you buy them from?

I have tried Lightolier, Leviton and Cooper. I prefer Cooper (which seemed to be the closest match to the ones used at CEDIA) after trying a Leviton tonight, but I know there are other manufacturers out there (such as Lutron). Since I want to figure this out before I swap all my wall plates, I am hoping for some feedback about what else is out there. Thanks!

I like Cooper, the only other brand I've tried is Leviton though. The Cooper are easy to replace. I find with the Leviton, I essentially have to unscrew each switch to get the back plate screwed in. They seem to rely on using the same screw hole that you would use to attach the switch to the gang plate. With Cooper, I place their back plate up against it and screw them in using the screw holes you would use to put a face plate on the switch. They provide access to the other screw holes as well, in case you need to move the switches around a bit.

Also, I've found that Smarthome.com sells them for really cheap - Much cheaper than I've ever found a Leviton for.

 

[electron]

My wife seems to prefer the Cooper ones as well, and they really are easy to install.

 

[Neurorad]

Lutron's screwless Decora (Lutron's term for Decora is 'Designer') wall plate is called the Claro.

It has rounded corners and rounded edges. The front plate snaps onto the back plate. There is a groove between the front and back plates - thought it would bother me when I first saw it, but haven't really noticed it since installing. The single plate I have is in a location where I wouldn't see it from the side - maybe that's why.



Lots of colors and finishes (gloss, stainless steel, and satin) available. 20 Colors offered in satin, 7 in gloss.

Probably the same for all screwless wallplates, but the backplate has holes to allow for easy adjustment of the switch in the box, for leveling.

The basic colors are available at HD (and prob Lowes). I haven't looked closely, but I bet the in-store display of Lutron dimmers (Spacer, Maestro RF, others) features the screwless wallplates, so you prob don't have to purchase to check them out.

 

[ASIHome]

Have you guys looked at the OnQ ones? They are pretty nice with the Titanium trim ring and multiple colors available.

http://www.legrand.us/OnQ/Infrastructure/Wall-Plates-Inserts/Studio-Collection-Wall-Plates/WP5001-WH.aspx