For access to commercial or residential plumbing, electrical wires or cable elements the Elmdor DW12X12PC-SDL will conceal the clutter while providing a safe means of access to important components of the building or home. Installation is quick and simple. With its 15/16 in. finish frame you can conceal the rough opening in your wall or ceiling to provide a finished look. They can be painted or wallpapered to match any decor for a pleasing look.
Ideal for use in new construction or remodeling projects in masonry, tile, wood or other wall and ceiling surfaces
Doors are prime coated, suitable for painting or wall papering and are fabricated from durable 16-Gauge galvanized steel
Concealed pivoting rod hinge allows for smooth operation
Prime coated means no added prep work prior to painting
Rounded safety corners provide a more fluid appearance as well as ease of use
Q:ARE THERE HOLES ON THE SIDES SO THIS MAY BE SCREWED INTO THE WALL?
by|Mar 22, 2023
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A:Â The DW series has 1/4" mounting holes for fastening to studs.
by|Mar 29, 2023
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Q:I'm planning to cut a 16" x 16" rough opening in ceiling drywall. I assume to total length and width dimention of 17.6" square will cover the cutout area. ??
by|Feb 22, 2023
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A:Â hello the R.O needed is a 1/2" more on the width and height side. This information and more can be found on the specification sheet located in the section Info and Guides.
by|Feb 24, 2023
Q:Can this panel be installed outside?
by|Jan 14, 2023
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A:Â Hello the DW series is for interior use. Please see our ED series for exterior access panel.
by|Jan 16, 2023
A: I installed an access door outside I don’t know if this is the same door however. Painted over it with exterior paint.
by|Jan 15, 2023
Q:I note this item appears to have a swing opening to the left. Do you make both left and right swing doors on the panel? It would work best if the door swung open the other way for my situation.
by|Nov 9, 2022
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A:Â There is no specific handing to install the door. If you prefer the door to swing right, there would be no issue with installing it to do so.
by|Nov 9, 2022
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Jan 10, 2017
Solid metal access door if you can frame in the opening. This door is well made of metal which is...
Solid metal access door if you can frame in the opening.
This door is well made of metal which is preferable vs plastic, but it does make it heavier. You really can't mount this into drywall. You need 2x4s or some other kind of framing behind the drywall to support/secure the door. I was applying a large section of new drywall so it was no issue for me. I installed 2x4 supports left and right. The rough opening needs to be 16.5"x16.5" and then the door opening is 16x16.
One problem I encountered with this door is that the flange is not very deep. With new/modern sheet rock which is thin it's no issue, but I installed in another location over some older thicker sheet rock and the mounting holes barely covered the wood supports. I had to buy a set of 2" metal ties to extend the mounting depth. In the end the door worked but not as smoothly as I had hoped. Also the door is on a hing that allows the door to slide down, this mean you have to lift the door to close it. Not a big deal for an occasional use door but not idea for an access hatch you plan to use regularly.
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Apr 26, 2023
Access door is fine but be advised it's 16-3/8" x...
Access door is fine but be advised it's 16-3/8" x 16-3/8" and is NOT designed to fit between 16" OC studs w/o modification of the studs.
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Apr 26, 2023
Haven’t installed it yet, but should be a good fit...
Haven’t installed it yet, but should be a good fit for my use.
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Mar 30, 2023
what i was looking for...
what i was looking for
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Mar 29, 2023
I love this access panel!
I needed access to my water...
I love this access panel!
I needed access to my water meter so chose the 16x16 out of the many size options available. It is well built and I was pleasantly surprised that the mounting screws were hidden inside the door frame as opposed to on the outside corners as shown on the Home Depot website.
I will be buying another for a different location and highly recommend to anyone who needs a durable access panel and ability to frame out an opening for it. This is NOT a snap in type door.
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Jul 12, 2022
It’s well designed for the purposes of accessing to hidden...
It’s well designed for the purposes of accessing to hidden plumbing valves and strong and good finish