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Polished & Satin Finish Switches & Sockets

This page gathers Knightsbridge switches and sockets. Most are polished chrome, and other finishes include polished brass, black nickel and smoked bronze. Plate styles include rounded-edge, flat-plate and screwless ranges, with grid modules and rocker covers alongside. Beyond plug sockets and light switches you will find items such as USB charger sockets, dimmers, fan isolators, fused spurs, cooker control units, shaver sockets, TV outlets and a pop-up worktop socket.

Choosing Polished & Satin Finish Switches & Sockets

Choose the plate style first, then the finish, then the outlets a room calls for.

Rounded, flat or screwless

The CL range has rounded edges: the CL9PCW is a 13A 2G double pole switched socket with twin earth terminals that complies with BS 1363:2 and needs a mounting box at least 25mm deep. The FP range is an ultra-low profile flat plate, and the FP2000PC 10AX one gang 2-way switch has a built-in gasket and fits a box of 16mm or more. The SF range has a screwless low profile design, as on the SF2000PC switch.

Finish and insert colour

Polished chrome makes up most of the page. Insert colours vary by model: the FPR7000PCW pairs polished chrome with a white insert, and the SFR9000PB is polished brass with a black insert. For a darker plate there are black nickel pieces such as the SF2000BN switch and smoked bronze ones such as the SFR9000SB socket.

USB and pop-up sockets

The SFR9940PC is a 13A 2G switched socket with USB-A and USB-C outlets sharing 5V DC 4.0A. The SFR7USB4PC has four USB outlets sharing 5.1A, with a dedicated 2.1A outlet for tablets. The SK9909PC is an IP54 pop-up unit with three 13A sockets and USB-A and USB-C charging, for kitchen worktops, office desks and hotel rooms.

Control, appliance and bathroom outlets

The SF2194PC is a 4 gang 2-way intelligent dimmer rated 10-200W (5-150W LED). The SF1100PC fan isolator is triple pole, the SF6300NPC is a 13A switched fused spur with a neon, and the CL83MNPC pairs a 45A double pole cooker switch with a 13A socket. For the bathroom, the SF8900PC is a dual voltage 115/230V shaver socket rated IP41.

ModelStyleFinishFunction
CL9PCWRounded edgePolished chrome13A 2G DP switched socket
FP2000PCFlat platePolished chrome10AX 1G 2-way switch
SF2000BNScrewlessBlack nickel10AX 1G 2-way switch
SFR9000SBScrewlessSmoked bronze13A 2G DP switched socket
SFR9940PCScrewlessPolished chrome13A 2G socket, USB A+C
SF8900PBScrewlessPolished brassDual voltage shaver socket
GDM020PCGrid modulePolished chrome10A fan isolator

Related categories

For brushed metal plates, see brushed steel and chrome fixtures. Shop by function in plug sockets, light switches, USB sockets and dimmer switches, or browse the wider Knightsbridge Electrical range.

Brands we stock in Polished & Satin Finish Switches & Sockets

Knightsbridge.

Frequently asked questions

What is a satin finish on electrical fittings?

A satin finish is a metal plate brushed or lightly polished to a soft, low sheen rather than a mirror shine. It hides fingerprints and fine scratches better than a polished plate and sits well in modern rooms. Satin and brushed tones vary between makers, so compare samples when matching nearby fittings. The range here includes polished finishes alongside a brushed chrome shaver socket.

How do you choose between polished and brushed sockets?

Choose polished sockets for a bright, mirror-like plate that becomes a feature, or brushed for a softer look that shows fewer marks. Polished plates suit period and statement rooms, while brushed often suits busy kitchens and hallways. Match the finish to nearby switches, taps and door furniture. The range here includes polished chrome and polished brass sockets.

What are polished sockets?

Polished sockets have a metal plate buffed to a high, mirror-like shine, usually chrome or brass, instead of a plain plastic front. Their inserts and rockers can be white, black or grey to suit the scheme. Wipe them with a soft dry cloth, as abrasive cleaners can scratch the surface. The range here includes polished sockets in rounded, flat and screwless styles.

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