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This worked well to put an access panel in the closet for a shower valve shut off.

The access panel is perfect for my use as an access to newly installed inverter in my motor home. I needed something simple, light, not too big yet with enough room to access inverter for things I can't do from remote. I used spray paint to match my interior decor. The paint was easy to apply and the installation looks professional. IMO it's a great value.

I just installed this panel on my ceiling to cover a drain pipe. It was easy to install, I drilled and screwed 9 small screws and applied silicone to the inside and it fit perfect. I painted it to match the color of the ceiling. home Depot did not have this particular size (10" by 10"). I ordered this panel and 2 days later, it was dropped off at my house. I'm happy how it looks now.

For my master water valve, I had a round, 4-inch hole with a round cover that wasn't fastened properly, so I mostly appeared as a rough-cut hole in the wall with a round, metal cover hanging down from it, barely hanging on. Once I cut the square hole in the drywall, drilled the corners of the panel for screws, found and used my drywall anchors, this was a cinch to install. Instructions suggest using construction adhesive, but this is in a downstairs room where I didn't care if screws showed. I don't think it looks all that bad even with screws showing. The one other thing that would have been nice is an easier way to open the access door. If we have a burst pipe in the house, I might have to run and find two flathead screwdrivers or two or more keys before I can go to the master valve through this panel. I've tried to open it with just one screwdriver, and it is a little tricky. I had to poke the slot and use the screwdriver to lever the door out far enough that I could get my fingers behind the door at the top. Then, I put the screwdriver in the lower slot and did the same until the door popped open. I could have pried harder with my fingers to pop it open, but that bends the door quite a bit and I wasn't sure of its stress capabilities. Also, the door removes too easily from its hinge at a certain angle. If you hold the door loosely at that angle as you open it, the door can slide out of its hinge, and if you aren't holding onto it or if you grab for it from surprise, you might lose the door into the hole and down inside the wall. You might want to plan on removing the door every time you open it. That way, you'd have a grip on the door and be less likely to lose it into the void. Pros: Covers the hole, provides 10x10" access, looks nice on the wall Cons: Tricky to open, hinge is too easy to let go of the door, no screw tab guides for those of us who would rather do that

We had an outside water spicket break. It was repaired. The repairs left a hole in our wall. We were able to square it out and apply this door for protection. It also allows us to check on it once in a while. It painted to match the wall. Nice snug fit and works well.

serves its purpose but the door isn't sturdy

This is a solid plastic access panel door. Install is super easy and the door is removable once open but will also hang in place so it is super flexible. Door has friction tabs so it stays closed well but also is not too hard to open (you have to use a flat head screwdriver as a lever to get it started). I have not painted it yet, but it should take paint pretty well so it will blend in.

We bought two of these for our remodel and we're pleased! Our house was built by non-professionals, we think... in any case, it's touch and go as to where you're going to find studs. A lot of access panels require you to mount into regularly spaced studs, which is a problem for us. This just pops into the drywall. So much easier! All you need is a box cutter and caulk. Easy peasy. We installed one of these in the ceiling (access to water shutoff valves) and, because the access panel is do lightweight, we were able to just tape it to the neighboring drywall while the caulk dried. We primed and painted ours to match the ceiling and that worked great too! Very satisfied.