ᐅ Cladding a Recess with an Access Panel?

Hello everyone,

In my current shell construction, which is still unplastered, there is a niche in the Poroton walls at the hallway entrance. After plastering and screeding, it will measure approximately 1.1 x 0.8 meters (3.6 x 2.6 feet). This is where the water meter and manifold will be located. From there, the electrical and water connections run under the screed to the utility room (don’t ask why). See the attached picture.

I am looking for a way to "neatly" hide or cover this area while still allowing access.

I have found various metal access panels online. My question: Are there any panels about 1.1 x 0.8 meters (3.6 x 2.6 feet) in size that can be plastered over? I really haven’t found anything and have been searching for days. Maybe you have ideas on how to elegantly conceal or cover this?

Perhaps I’m just missing the right search term. I always look for “access panel.”

Any tip would be greatly appreciated!

Best regards and have a nice weekend in advance

I cannot say if revision doors are available in that size, but this reminds me of the typical dimensions of distribution boxes for underfloor heating. There should be an approximately matching option – without the internal components – that can be installed flush.

The idea is not bad, but the niche is 20cm (8 inches) deep and the manifolds for underfloor heating are often only 10cm (4 inches) deep. I’ll keep looking!

It depends on the floor plan, but you could also simply place a suitable chest of drawers in front of it and just cover the hole with a cover plate. That way, you can always access it easily. Installing a door there isn’t very convenient for access.

I was thinking of a flush-mounted door box with a cover that can be plastered over or painted. Of course, I don’t want to plaster the entire thing, as that wouldn’t make sense.

quattro123 schrieb:

The idea isn’t bad, but the niche is 20cm (8 inches) deep and the manifold boxes for underfloor heating are often only 10cm (4 inches) deep. I’ll keep looking!

Then just cut out the back panel. You probably don’t need to attach anything to it anyway.