How To Install A Plumbing Access Panel

After finishing a wall in your home you might end up noticing that you covered something that you will need in the future that is linked to your plumbing system. Examples can be given in various elements but the most problematic would be a water shut off valve and also various electrical wiring that should be accessible. This is why you need to install a plumbing access panel and here is how to properly do this.

First off you need to hold a framing square around the hole that is left in the wall and trace the perimeter with any type of pen that can remain marked. Now you will require a drywall saw that is to be used to cut along the lines you drew before. Pay attention to any wires that might be inside the walls and never forget to wear eye goggles. You will have to install a horizontal support block behind the wall board if the hole is not near studs in the wall in order to get added support. If they are near just secure the support blocks with screws to the studs. Next you will get a rasp and you will smooth out the edges of the wall as they are rough. Now measure the height and width of the hole and clean up the debris around it and on the floor. Keeping in mind that the inside mitered edges have to fit your measurements, use a hand saw and miter box in order to cut the lengths for the frame from your stock. Clamps need to be utilized to hold the 2 pieces just like a picture frame. Apply wood glue to the joints after you drill a pilot hole in one corner and you put a countersink bit in order to create room for the screw head. Screws need to be driven through the pilot holes you did earlier and this will hold everything together. Do this for all the 4 pieces and we completed the frame.

The outline of the panel needs to be traced into a piece of half an inch plywood and must be cut. We now have a panel door and frame and you will have to paint them to match the interior design of the room. Next attach the hinges at around 2 inches down from the top of the door and drill holes into the wood so that you can secure the hinge with screws. Install the next hinge and fasten them both with screws. Now you will be required to install the frame and door to the wall and drill holes in the frames and a countersink bit in order to hide the screw heads. A bead of adhesive along the back of the frame is necessary and next, just hold the frame in place and secure it with screws into the studs. Cover the screw heads with caulk and use paint as well if it is needed.

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