I am going to be using mud rings in metal boxes for the first time as I am remodeling. I swore off plastic after years of being frustrated at the terrible declining quality of them as years go by. Old work plastic is actually fine with me, but for new work, metal is where I will be at.
I have read that there is a very testy debate going on for years about sizing up vs. correct size. Meaning, for 1/2" drywall, using 5/8" vs. 1/2" mudring. I will be roto zipping the box out. On one hand, I would love for it to be flush out of the gate, which is why people upsize. On the other hand, if for some reason I get everything flush when installing, I could have a mudring that sticks out past the drywall slightly which can't be fixed. If the ring is sized to the drywall size and is recessed a bit it is easier to put a few of the shims in when installing the switches and outlets. So seems less precise, but more easily fixable if using the same size.
Of course, adjustable rings would be great, but nowhere local carries them unfortunately.
I have read that there is a very testy debate going on for years about sizing up vs. correct size. Meaning, for 1/2" drywall, using 5/8" vs. 1/2" mudring. I will be roto zipping the box out. On one hand, I would love for it to be flush out of the gate, which is why people upsize. On the other hand, if for some reason I get everything flush when installing, I could have a mudring that sticks out past the drywall slightly which can't be fixed. If the ring is sized to the drywall size and is recessed a bit it is easier to put a few of the shims in when installing the switches and outlets. So seems less precise, but more easily fixable if using the same size.
Of course, adjustable rings would be great, but nowhere local carries them unfortunately.
