18x18 Access Panel for Drywall Plumbing Access Panel Ceiling Access Panel Drywall Panel, Attic Access Door for Wall, Ceiling, Made from Impact-Resistant, UV-Stabilized Plastic (18"x18")

Easy to install. Got me out of trouble with the spouse for a gaping hole in living room. Much better than looking at plumbing. I'm not a drywall guy, so this fit the bill.

It fit the hole behind the shower in a basement I renovated, it cleaned up the project, and it doesn't keep falling out like the one I removed, I can't complain.

Plumbing access.

A drywall saw and a pencil is all you really need to cut out the hole. I cut mine pretty accurately and this door wedged in without any adhesive. So tight that I didn't even add any! Obviously a little bead of silicone before you press it in is ideal. This fits between standard studs and gives me access to the shutoff valves I added when I split off a water line for some exterior taps. Very clean and high quality. It's very low profile and non-intrusive. There's 2 little notches to stick a flathead or butter knife in to pop it open. A handle would be nice but I'm assuming this one lacks that on purpose. This one has a bit of a texture so it won't show the scratches that it'll probably get if it's on a shelf like mine!This cover has an approximately 1" overhang around the whole perimeter and when installed only sticks out from the wall maybe 1/8". If you cut the hole slightly too large, the overhang will hide it.The only slight issue is that when opening it, sometimes the hinge clips with the edge so you need to lightly pull so it clears. a slight angle redesign on the hinge side would solve this. Since it's just for a couple shutoffs and I plan to only go in there as an emergency, it doesn't really matter to me. But if I was going in there weekly it might be a little annoying. Very minor gripe!

Great price compared to big box stores. Easy to install and fits as it should. Paintable and blends right in. Decent quality, plastic could be a bit thicker.

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Needed access to be added after pipe needed repair

This access panel is a decent solution to getting behind a wall but it doesn't have any mounting hardware. It requires a pressure fit to seat or you're drilling through the plastic front panel. Screw pressure tabs would have been a good addition.