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I know... I don't know how to post on a forum and this is probably the wrong place, but I too am have problems with tile back splash and plate line up.
I know.... I'm sure this photo and my frustrating DIY kitchen backslash switch plate disaster is going to get some laughs. I will never tile with small odd shape tiles, the cuts have been a disaster as well. I have tried the little green click extenders, as seen on the right, and they don't line up without the little metal hoops on the outlet poking out and the outlet wiggles and does not line up. I've tried the blue plastic plate as you see on the right and the plate doesn't line up either.
Please HELP !!!!
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