A dry lining back box is designed for use within a plasterboard wall or ceiling and sits flush against the surface to provide a sleek finish. With integral lugs to keep the intended wiring device secured in place, plasterboard back boxes are quick and simple to install with just a few basic tools.

What is a dry lining box used for?

Drylining Back Boxes is simple and fast to fix into a plasterboard wall or ceiling, they are used to sit flush against the surface and are required to fit a switch or socket into a wall.

Does a plastic back box need earthing?

The Q&As state the box is plastic, so doesn’t require an earth, but has the capability to add an earth terminal if required.