dark blink: Plumbing Access Panel Inside Shower

Discussion Starter 1 Jun 11 2008. The side of the bath may get shower.

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For pricing and availability.

Plumbing access panel inside shower. The access panel has to be in the shower I am building. This is a case where the glass shower enclosure rests on the tub platform. Under a sink where the supplies and drain line are if shutoffs cannot be installed accessible from the basement or a backed up closet wall they should be installed as part of the protruding pipes under the sink.

When your bathroom doesnt have this kind of space a combination tubshower is a good option. If the wall is tiled and you have a plumber youll be paying him to make a big mess in the bathroom. Its normally made of plywood but a manufactured one is also available.

Other side of wall is my hallway shower thats tiled. These panels are required in the bathroom to give an access to the pipes. Actually that end of the platform is part of the shower stall.

Access Panel 14 x 14-in. It is butted up against another molded shower in the next bathroom so access from the back is not an option. The tile will be stuck to the Durock by thin set.

The home was built in 1998 and is a stupid design for the plumbing. The Panel is held in place by six concealed face fixing points allow for an easy screw fix installation into any wall finish. Most panels dont need to be more than the width of a typical framing bay 14-12 in and if youre lucky enough to have the mixing valve fall conveniently between two studs the inner edges of the stud bay.

I have a shower project currently and the only way prospectively to get access to the valve would be to remove tile around the valve. I wanted to cut out the drywall in that section and make an access. This steel access panel is durable and comes with a primer so that you can paint over it.

You can make your access panel out of whatever material is handy although plywood is probably the most common material to use. Shower valve and tub valve are on either side. 12-in x 12-in Metal Access Door.

Pipes most certainly CAN sweat inside. For pricing and availability. My problem is the old shower had no access panel.

Most builders put them on an inside wall and then have an access panel on the other side so it is easier to gain access. Frame Clear Opening Depth Weight 102mm 115mm 162mm 102mm 10mm 01kg 127mm 140mm 187mm 127mm 10mm 02kg 152mm 166mm 212mm. Taking it to studs and tiling floor to ceiling and installing new fixtures.

First determine the size and location of the access panel and lay out the top and bottom edges of the panel lightly on the drywall. When we put a whirlpool tub in our upstairs bath my husband installed an access panel in the adjoining bedroom for the electrical motor. I have already plumbed the new shower and installed the pre-slope for the floor and I am hanging the hardiebacker board now.

Id use sanded plywood with an A grade face veneer primarily to give you an easy surface to paint so that it will look good. Plumbing Access Panel for Drywall Ceiling 14x14 inch Removable Hinged Access Door Reinforced Hinged Panel Wall Access Panel Plumbing Access Panel Heavy Durable ABS Material. Hi EveryoneI am designing a wetroomwet area in which there will be a bath.

If I cut a hole in the drywall I can access the plumbing easily. Access panel might be a possibility in the space thats on the other side of your shower wall. A plumbing access panel is a door a panel or a piece of plywood that can be removed easily to access a shut-off valve drain or plumbing parts to make repairs.

PLEASE HELP - I AM DESPERATE. I think I would like to make an access panel behind the shower. It makes it very difficult to gain access.

Not open for further replies. Its just that this is a jacuzzi tub with a pump that requires access. This bath also had an access panel for the plumbing in a closet in the adjoining room and made it really convenient when it started leaking years prior which is why we decided access panels are the best thing since indoor plumbing.

The subfloor beneath the tub is a. Without it the only way to fix the plumbing is to cut a hole in the wall. If you dont have an access panel behind the tub and shower when problems arise youll wish you did.

I am in the process of redoing all of my plumbing. There is a wall that separates the shower and tub. The tub backs up to the shower and there is no access panel for either.

Waterproof access panel in bath panel. There is in general a lackof access panels in houses here. I dont see any way to easily put in an access panel to create access to the supply lines.

In a bathroom an access panel is the no-demolition route to the back of faucets the drain for a bathtub and the mixing valve of a shower. This is forward-looking and a great idea. It has a frame.

To make access from the other side of the wall however sometimes there is no choice like in the. How about access panels to the valve in the shower. Waterproof Access Panel Size informationSize Structural Opening Overall Size Inc.

Access panel eyesore. This is a large plumbing access panel ideal for areas with lots of plumbing access and pipes. Its actually a pretty common layout.

When its time for repairs and replacements access is a snap instead of adding hit-and-miss wall demolition and patching on top of the plumbing chores. 46 out of 5 stars. I would install new shower and tub valves and then enclose them and tile over it.

There is a hallway right behind the shower and drywall there. If theres drywall on the backside of your shower valves Id finish it normally and just cut open the wall in 20 yrs should a leak occur. Yes the end of the tub or more correctly the tub platform is butted up against the shower stall.

Usually we try to hide those unattractive features inside the walls but at the same time it is important to have access to them in case of emergency. This is also ideal for one-story homes since they often have more plumbing in the homes ceiling. As far as I know there isnt any alternative besides retiling the area.

Showers should never have their plumbing installed on an outside wall like that. I recently learned that my tub is leaking in a master bedroom of my rental property. The Elmdor DW series is an access panel that is made for the ceiling.

Access plumbing panels are very common around here especially for showers and tubs but as the OP noted usually on the outside wall where no pipes are protruding. It is great if you have an opportunity to make them outside your bathroom eg. The National Kitchen Bath Association recommends a minimum access space of 30 x 48 inches in front of shower doors and the shower stall itself should have a minimum 30 x 30-inch footprint to allow for comfortable showering.

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