Leviton 80409-NW 2-Gang Decora Wallplate
A tough, cheap nylon cover for two Decora devices that will not crack when tightened.
The short version
- Anyone replacing a cracked or yellowed two gang Decora or GFCI cover
- Garages, laundry rooms, rentals and kids' rooms where plates get bumped
- Older walls where boxes are a little uneven
- You have toggle switches or round duplex outlets, which need a different cutout
- The wall around the box is damaged or oversized and needs a midway or jumbo plate to cover it
- You want a matte finish
What owners like
- Nylon plates tolerate overtightened screws and slightly out of square boxes without cracking
- Hold up better than thermoset in garages, workshops and other high traffic spots
- Cheap and widely stocked by electrical suppliers
Common complaints
- Finish is shinier than thermoset plates and can look less refined
- The plate can flex and look wavy when the devices or box are not flush
Based on Leviton's product page, specs from Main Electric Supply, Platt and Zack Electronics, a Garage Journal forum thread comparing thermoplastic and thermoset plates, and a wall plate materials guide from HomElectrical. Themes on look and flex apply to nylon plates in general, not only this model..
Research scores
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What it does
A white, standard size, two gang wall plate in thermoplastic nylon with two rectangular openings for Decora style switches, outlets and GFCI devices.
- Fits any pair of Decora style rocker switches, Decora outlets or GFCI receptacles in a two gang box
- Molded nylon that Leviton and its distributors describe as resistant to impact, abrasion, fading and discoloration
- Smooth face and rounded edges meant to shed dust and avoid marking the wall
- Standard size footprint, the most common replacement size
- Sold under other suffixes in additional colors
Buy it if you have two Decora or GFCI devices side by side and want a plain white cover that flexes rather than cracks when the screws are snugged down on an uneven box. The trade-off is looks: nylon plates have a glossier finish than thermoset ones, and on a crooked box they can bow slightly instead of sitting perfectly flat.
How it compares
Specs
- Openings
- 2 Decora/GFCI device cutouts
- Cutout size
- 2.64 x 1.32 in each
- Plate size
- Standard, 4.5 in H x 4.56 in W
- Thickness
- 1/4 in
- Material
- Thermoplastic nylon, white
- Mounting
- Device mount
- Listings
- UL/CSA
- Warranty
- 2 year limited (per Leviton)
Worth knowing
- Only fits Decora style (rectangular) devices; toggle switches and round duplex outlets need a different plate
Questions
Does the Leviton 80409-NW fit a GFCI outlet?
Yes. Each opening is a Decora/GFCI cutout of about 2.64 by 1.32 inches, so it takes GFCI receptacles, Decora outlets and rocker switches in any combination.
What does the NW suffix mean?
Electrical distributors list the 80409-NW as the nylon plate in white. Leviton's 80409-W is the same layout in thermoset.
Is nylon or thermoset better for wall plates?
Nylon flexes and resists cracking and impact. Thermoset is rigid with a matte look but can crack if screws are overtightened on an uneven box.
What size is a standard two gang plate?
This one measures 4.5 inches tall by 4.56 inches wide and is 1/4 inch thick.
Sources
- Leviton: 80409-NW Decora Wallplate
- Leviton Store: 2-Gang Decora/GFCI Device Wall Plate 80409
- Main Electric Supply: Leviton 80409-NW
- Platt Electric Supply: Leviton 80409-NW
- Zack Electronics: Leviton 80409-NW
- Garage Journal forum: Wall plate choice, thermoset vs thermoplastic
- HomElectrical: What Wall Plate Material Should I Get?
Researched 2026-10-01. We bought this product; our page is built from the maker's details and what owners report across reviews and forums. We never copy Amazon customer reviews.