Has anyone ever painted their smart switch to match the wall color? I’ve done a regular switch before but just curious what the best way is with the smart switches considering that there are LED indicators on the side?
Posted Nov 7, 2023, 4:25 PM UTC
Bad idea. If you can't go with a coordinating color, find a different switch or use a dumb switch with a smart relay behind it.
I'm not familiar with the Lutron switches, Inovelli sells various replacement switch paddle colors and you could get matching decora covers. Maybe Lutron has a similar option. I personally wouldn't try painting any of my smart switches.
Lutron switches are a premium/custom brand and make the paddles and switch bezels in a variety of colors. Call the 800 phone number (US) and tell them exactly what you are looking for.
For the people who down voted me I’m going to paint one just out of spite, might even get go wild and go turquoise…so many possibilities. Lol
How did it come out? The Caseta Diva switches only come in a few colors and "gloss"... so I bought them and put a light coast of matte paint on the switch plate and the switch. Will let you know.
I'd think with a normal switch the paint would give way at some point, but with the Caseta (as they are linked iwth a Hub and will be on or off via that or via Voice command) they will likely get less physical abuse.
Perhaps Lutron will make them in more colors in the future? Even "Ivory" versus "Light Ivory" would be an improvement.
It worked out well. I just called a painter and he said to scratch it up with some sand paper and use some spray on Killz to prime. He warned me about the rub off but it’s a smart switch…I don’t plan on touching it much. I’d just need to touch it up a little. As far as the LED’s I did my best to cover it up with painters tape. Use a nap roller and then used toothpicks as it dries to scratch off the paint around the LED’s. I’ll get a picture when I get a chance.
Don't. You can buy the face plates in 15 or so different colors relatively cheaply, and if you must - paint those. Don't paint the switch, it's a $60 switch made of a specific plastic that withstands thousands of presses ... your paint will not live up to that capability, will get into the gaps between the buttons and will look like garbage.
Thing is the room is one solid dark color, it would look bad if it’s not painted. I guess I can just go with a dumb switch and paint it if need be
Seems weird. I've seen many many many rooms of various colors with white switches. They stand out but rooms have switches. I've never considered painting a switch before nor have I seen a painted switch.
Well like everything is painted the same color, including the trim and baseboard. Looks pretty awesome. See here: https://imgur.com/a/vCWBzUA
Your windows, floor, furniture, light fixture and lamps are not painted. You can get a black Caseta switch for $119, but because the pillar/arch is white, I'd leave it white.
I personally think white switches would look great in there.
Don’t k ow why someone would down vote, but ok