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WanMan
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Link Posted: Wed Feb 24, 2010 1:13 pm Post subject: Access Panels and Covers |
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Guys, I am in need of a solution. I have a couple of openings in the basement drywall to give access to the main sewer line and the household water cut-off. I want to cover them with something the equivalent of an electrical panel door. I'll also be making additional openings in the finished (painted and trimmed) drywall for access to the dedicated basement water cut-off,the natural gas cut-off going to the deck, and the water PRV (pressure reducing valve), which is about 10-12" above the household water cut-off.
I wish there was something along the lines of how you can install low-voltage faceplates without needing an actual electrical box. That solution amounts to nothing more than a metal frame that frames the opening and provides screw holes for the faceplate. Anyone got any ideas?
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Link Posted: Wed Feb 24, 2010 1:42 pm Post subject: |
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I have a couple of plastic access covers in a closet... It's two pieces: A ring you glue into the rough opening in the gyp, and the cover that snaps into the ring. They come white, but are paintable. They're designed for plumbing, so are typically in that section. There are two different sizes, about a 6x8 and about an 8x10 or so. There may be other sizes, too - those are just the two I have.
Oh, have you tried googling "wall access cover" or "plumbing access cover" or the like? I'm sure there are options.
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zaphod
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Link Posted: Wed Feb 24, 2010 4:26 pm Post subject: |
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yeah, Home depot even sells those flush mount access panels. just build a frame around the access hole by attaching 2x2 lumber to the backside of the drywall and then attach the panel door to that. a bit of PL100 will help the 2x2 grab onto the backside of the drywall along with some drywall screws that will be covered by the flange of the access door. painted the same colour as the wall those access panels are reasonably invisible.
for a slightly less industrial look, my builder did this to cover the cleanout access for the plumbing stack.
they take a 10x10 piece of MDF and cut a 7" circle in it and attach that to the wall over the hole in the drywall. they then velcro on a circular plastic plate centered on the MDF. looks pretty clean and can even match you millwork. i can snap a picture of it tonight if you want.
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jask
Joined: 17 Mar 2006 Posts: 10165 Location: kamloops BC
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Link Posted: Tue Mar 02, 2010 3:36 am Post subject: |
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I like the Watts spring fit as a quick/ cheap /dirty it looks nicer than the industrial flanged units and can be mounted on a rough opening in the drywall...easy to paint or paper as well.
Home Despot carries them.
for a really clean pro access door check out the Bauco plus, these are a drywall and frame unit that you mud and finish- more labour but super clean doors.
http://www.accesspanelsolutions.com/baucoplus.htm
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Link Posted: Tue Mar 02, 2010 3:43 am Post subject: |
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Wow we're access door geeks here too.
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jask
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Link Posted: Tue Mar 02, 2010 5:24 am Post subject: |
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just a cesspool of knowledge
oh yeah, they are made here in B.C.
and I have one sitting on my bench in the basement
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WanMan
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Link Posted: Tue Mar 02, 2010 11:53 am Post subject: |
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Exactly how are these products being installed? Unless I locate the studs and open a hole from stud to stud then I am lost on how one installs these. hopefully it isn't something like adhesive mounting products.
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Link Posted: Tue Mar 02, 2010 1:58 pm Post subject: |
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Yes, that is exactly what you do. Are you saying the drywall guys did not leave cut outs open for your valves?
Read Zaphod's post again if they did he's go the right way to install these. If they didn't well it's still not all that bad but it is a little more involved.
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ThomasR75
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I've used Wallo spring loaded round access panel for similar project last month:
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WanMan
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Link Posted: Thu Mar 29, 2012 8:53 pm Post subject: |
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I've never heard of them. Where did you buy them?
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