So happy I found this video. My guest shower has been broken for over a year because I didn't want to spend the money for someone to fix it and didn't feel confident to cut the hole myself. After seeing you talk about the ready made access panel and your saying, "you can do it " at the end I was convinced I could .....and I did!
@Anita Palaj the fixture was broken an the only way to change it was from the back which meant going through the wall on the other side of the bathroom.
I'm a big fan of Leah. She has some great videos, sometimes a little 'slow' for experienced DIY'rs or pros, but gives great insight, tips & confidence to those much newer to general home repairs and even to the 'experienced'. On this video I wondered if she's ever tried the 'Walabot' instead of a stud finder. Sometimes a stud finder will not discover a 'fire stop' or stud if screws or nails are not present in the area to be used. Tapping 'knocking' on the walls does take a little experience to locate the proper 'thud', especially with various types of insulation are in the walls. I also was curious if the wall she worked on was the paint or wallpaper. Today, I found out that access panels are pre made for the purchase. Leah, you're terrific.
Love your videos - quick and to the point. And I was JUST about to add an access panel to the plumbing I repaired so it was really timely! Keep up your videos - even the ones where I know the subject matter already are good for a refresher! Cheers!
I love each and every one of your videos. They are so easy to understand. I especially loved the coping video. You made it so simple. Keep posting I need tons of help
Did an inspection hatch in the ceiling so my gas inspector could see the pipes or he would not give a cert. for the boiler. I was lucky the joists were exactly the same width as the hatch. Used a worx multi tool to cut out. Worked good. Glad i moved house. Getting the proffestinals in to do a full replacement in this house with all the certs in place. Good vid Leah
Thanks for the video. Just a note: You don't have to worry about glue spilling over to the access panel itself because there's this 1/2" tall border separating the access panel from the frame.
+Sidney Mathious You can buy a stud detector for pretty cheap. ;) Same thingy for finding any metal plumbing behind a wall and electricity cables. I too had to get me one of those, since the house we bought didn't come with a detailed scheme where everything was located. That little detector saved me from a bunch of headaches and having to redo everything. ^^
You traced the entire width and length and then subtracted the backside panel size that fits inside the wall roughly 1 inch smaller all around. If you simply placed the panel against the wall, the backside inner panel that inserts into wall after hole is cut would force panel to stick out 1 inch allowing you room to simply trace around the exact cutout size with a pencil making a simpler and more accurate measurement to cutout. Also, I would not put adhesive on the wall itself as you did causing it to spill out and be messy when attached. Instead, put the adhesive around the outside of that same backside inner panel you traced around earlier so the adhesive would simply attach to the cutout portion of the drywall when installed. No mess.
I've never seen one of those access panels in homes here in Australia. What do you use them for? What sort of servicing can you do on the plumbing with an access that size?
I neglected to watch your video before I installed my access panel. ☹️ I got it done; however, I glued the frame to the wall without the panel attached. Now I’m having trouble snapping all sides of the panel into the frame. Could it be out of level? The frame doesn’t exactly move, so how could it be crooked?
Wow, I didn't know they sold ready-made access doors, and that they could just be held on with adhesive. I was going to make one and come up with a much more complicated way of holding it on the wall.
Was that a plastic panel? Also how do you get into it? I did not see a handle. Does it open just by giving it a push? Great info. I wish I would have had that years ago with a slow shower leak that was behind my closet. What a mess that was. Thanks again.
That one is a plastic panel, and the inner piece has 4 very small slots around the edge that you can use to pry it open with a flathead screwdriver (or a key, or a table knife - use what ya got!)
So, you have the access door installed. You showed the project done with the panel closed. But you failed to include instructions to release the access door panel clips so you can get to the plumbing.
Professionals came, installed my tankless water on demand so they had to cut a hole into the hall wall to access the gas line, they told me to buy an 8X8" 'cover', I can see half of the stud where they cut the hole, I haven't fixed it yet because I didn't know what to buy, as I was just going to buy a vent cover, then thought, "what if we needed to get in there", then I seen this video. I just hope because part of the stud is showing it won't prevent the assess panel from going in, if so what do I do, cut that part away on the panel? In my opinion they should have fixed it & not left me with a hole! Also there is a hole precut to turn off the shower plumbing in my bathroom left same way, at this time I just have a wood board covering it. I hope I can fins the correct size, this one is quite large.
Nice video, I have a problem with a panel. I can't open it. How should I do to open it? I tried using a screw driver in the hole (like the key hole in the door) openin but the screw driver broke. I move the hole a little but still enough to open it
I love your videos but this one I did NOT LIKE! That is not a drywall saw nor a utility knife in the construction working tool collection that myself or anyone else I know of uses. that saw will cause someone to do damage to plumbing, electrical, or the other side of the wall. and that razor "knife" can cause them to hurt themselves badly cause the blades snap with the wrong pressure or twist. but like I said I do love your videos!... just not this one.
+Rex Dove Hi Rex, you are absolutely right about the utility (razor) knife. The thing is, I couldn't find my regular utility knife, so I just grabbed something. As for the drywall saw, it actually is a drywall saw, and I prefer it to the keyhole type saw because it makes a straighter cut. But you do have to be careful that you don't disturb what is behind the wall. Thanks for your comments. Regards, Leah
I leave the top uncut.Pry open with a putty knife. It breaks in tension along the uncut edge and paper stays on the board. Arrow not needed. Perfect alignment
What would have made this a more effective video is if the demonstration included actual Plumbing fixtures to access, via the access panel. I don't need an access panel to look at insulation
Looked like a cheap Home Depot or Lowes plastic panel. I have never installed a plastic panel on a customers home. I only use appropriate access panels, metal, fire resistant or insulated.
So happy I found this video. My guest shower has been broken for over a year because I didn't want to spend the money for someone to fix it and didn't feel confident to cut the hole myself. After seeing you talk about the ready made access panel and your saying, "you can do it " at the end I was convinced I could .....and I did!
@Anita Palaj the fixture was broken an the only way to change it was from the back which meant going through the wall on the other side of the bathroom.
Love how thorough your explanations are of every detail.
+Rebecca Epps Thanks, Rebecca! :)
I'm a big fan of Leah. She has some great videos, sometimes a little 'slow' for experienced DIY'rs or pros, but gives great insight, tips & confidence to those much newer to general home repairs and even to the 'experienced'. On this video I wondered if she's ever tried the 'Walabot' instead of a stud finder. Sometimes a stud finder will not discover a 'fire stop' or stud if screws or nails are not present in the area to be used. Tapping 'knocking' on the walls does take a little experience to locate the proper 'thud', especially with various types of insulation are in the walls. I also was curious if the wall she worked on was the paint or wallpaper. Today, I found out that access panels are pre made for the purchase. Leah, you're terrific.
Thanks for sharing. Gotta install one of these tomorrow. You made it look really easy.
This woman RULES! This video was perfect for me. Thank you so much for teaching me. 🙏☺️
Love your videos - quick and to the point. And I was JUST about to add an access panel to the plumbing I repaired so it was really timely! Keep up your videos - even the ones where I know the subject matter already are good for a refresher! Cheers!
+deb pottery thanks, Deb! :)
Best lesson on access panels on youtube!! Thank you!
I love each and every one of your videos. They are so easy to understand. I especially loved the coping video. You made it so simple. Keep posting I need tons of help
+pat cook Thanks, Pat, I'm glad to be of help!
Thank you so much. You are a great teacher. Just did this in my bathroom.
That is one massive drywall saw.
Better to have a giant drywall saw and never need the entire thing, than to need a massive saw and not have it.
I'm fond of a little drywall jab saw
Lol 😆
Did an inspection hatch in the ceiling so my gas inspector could see the pipes or he would not give a cert. for the boiler. I was lucky the joists were exactly the same width as the hatch. Used a worx multi tool to cut out. Worked good. Glad i moved house. Getting the proffestinals in to do a full replacement in this house with all the certs in place. Good vid Leah
+Ian Brodie Smith thanks, Ian, nice to hear from you! Glad your project worked out! Regards, Leah
Thanks for the video. Just a note: You don't have to worry about glue spilling over to the access panel itself because there's this 1/2" tall border separating the access panel from the frame.
That seems to be simple as long as you remember where the stud is in the wall. Thanks again for sharing the information.
+Sidney Mathious you're welcome, Sidney, and thanks! :)
+Sidney Mathious You can buy a stud detector for pretty cheap. ;) Same thingy for finding any metal plumbing behind a wall and electricity cables. I too had to get me one of those, since the house we bought didn't come with a detailed scheme where everything was located. That little detector saved me from a bunch of headaches and having to redo everything. ^^
I thank you for that information as I have work to be done inside my old house. Marry Christmas and I hope you have a Happy New Year.
Sidney Mathious Same to you and your family, bro. Cheers. ;)
Thanks for the instructional video. I must put an access panel in for my plumbing soon and now I know how to do it easily.
you're welcome,glad to be of help!
Overlooked one essential step. Before cutting the wall, I would use a level to mark the lines just so the panel door is square after installation.
Thanks again. Had no idea that a drywall saw existed. Enjoyed the instruction.
+Delmar829 you're welcome, Delmar, and thanks!
I love your work!
Leah, you are ruining my excuse that I have used for years of not knowing how to do these things.
C'mon punisher you can do it
I enjoyed your video. It was very helpful. Thank you!
you're very welcome!
My handyman put in one of these during a kitchen remodel. Looks good. But I'm having a problem opening the panel. Any tips or videos?
You always instill confidence. Thanks. I know I can do this now.
You traced the entire width and length and then subtracted the backside panel size that fits inside the wall roughly 1 inch smaller all around. If you simply placed the panel against the wall, the backside inner panel that inserts into wall after hole is cut would force panel to stick out 1 inch allowing you room to simply trace around the exact cutout size with a pencil making a simpler and more accurate measurement to cutout. Also, I would not put adhesive on the wall itself as you did causing it to spill out and be messy when attached. Instead, put the adhesive around the outside of that same backside inner panel you traced around earlier so the adhesive would simply attach to the cutout portion of the drywall when installed. No mess.
THANK YOU! It was breaking my brain to wonder why she decided to do it all backwards.
Genius
You are a great teacher. I think i got this
Dry wall Guru thank you very much
Leah, you did a great job installing that access panel! Do you have more videos like this?
Hi, thanks for commenting. We don't, unfortunately
Thanks, learned something new again. You are wonderful.
+Amirhousein Hazratifar you're welcome, and thanks!
great video! I learned a lot!
Fantastic! I have never used construction glue, but I will be doing soon. Thank you!
+Jon Lynch :)
I have to install a access panel on the exterior of cabin for tub shower for the plumber how big of a panel do I need for him?
Great video. Love your work. I would like to add another clothes hanger rod in my closet. How about a video on doubling your closet space?
Thank u so much.
Construction adhesive? Is pva or gorilla glue ok?
I've never seen one of those access panels in homes here in Australia. What do you use them for? What sort of servicing can you do on the plumbing with an access that size?
I neglected to watch your video before I installed my access panel. ☹️ I got it done; however, I glued the frame to the wall without the panel attached. Now I’m having trouble snapping all sides of the panel into the frame. Could it be out of level? The frame doesn’t exactly move, so how could it be crooked?
Thanks for your video! Great info as usual! UDA!
+Naudi K you're welcome, Naudi, and thanks!
Great 411 video Leah keep it up.😀
Love your videos
🙂
I am impressed, I can do that. you are just awsome
+Sujith Rs thanks!
How do you snap them back. I can’t snap the cover back on after opening. Help! I broke one clip trying to force it
Once again, your awesome.
:)
Great idea and good job, thank you and I'm gonna a install one like yours. Thank you!
I have to put mine in thin paneling in my basement. Can anyone tell be what kind of saw to use?
Wow, I didn't know they sold ready-made access doors, and that they could just be held on with adhesive. I was going to make one and come up with a much more complicated way of holding it on the wall.
thanks so much needed this leah
you're very welcome!
Was that a plastic panel? Also how do you get into it? I did not see a handle. Does it open just by giving it a push? Great info. I wish I would have had that years ago with a slow shower leak that was behind my closet. What a mess that was. Thanks again.
That one is a plastic panel, and the inner piece has 4 very small slots around the edge that you can use to pry it open with a flathead screwdriver (or a key, or a table knife - use what ya got!)
Good information. Thanks.
+ManicheanWarrior you're welcome! :)
So, you have the access door installed. You showed the project done with the panel closed. But you failed to include instructions to release the access door panel clips so you can get to the plumbing.
I have to redo my access panel. I had to "enlarge" it to fix a plumbing problem. It's been over a year that I've enjoyed a hole in my kitchen wall.
Thank you
I don't even own a bathroom but the video is relaxing
+Chris W :)
Why aren't these things made like outlet boxes that have the wings that you turn the screw and hold them in place.
Thanx Leah I was looking to do this for our flat panel wall mount T V your the BEST Have a great Day
you're welcome, Jamison, and thanks!
GOOD JOB
You are a treasure.
Leah hi you doing I was wondering if you can make one video how to read a blue print. Example how to lay a wall... Metal or wood studs.
I always enjoyed teaching blueprint reading in the classroom. That is certainly something I would consider making a video on!
Professionals came, installed my tankless water on demand so they had to cut a hole into the hall wall to access the gas line, they told me to buy an 8X8" 'cover', I can see half of the stud where they cut the hole, I haven't fixed it yet because I didn't know what to buy, as I was just going to buy a vent cover, then thought, "what if we needed to get in there", then I seen this video. I just hope because part of the stud is showing it won't prevent the assess panel from going in, if so what do I do, cut that part away on the panel? In my opinion they should have fixed it & not left me with a hole! Also there is a hole precut to turn off the shower plumbing in my bathroom left same way, at this time I just have a wood board covering it. I hope I can fins the correct size, this one is quite large.
Thanks!
good idea thx
Nice video, I have a problem with a panel. I can't open it. How should I do to open it? I tried using a screw driver in the hole (like the key hole in the door) openin but the screw driver broke. I move the hole a little but still enough to open it
Great video. .I have a question. ..can I use caulk instead of construction adhesive?
No: construction adhesive is a glue to attach the panel to the wall. Caulk is not a glue - it is a filler.
Thanks
I love my oscillating multiool
Nice!!!!!
Cool, thanks!
you're welcome, Jeremy!
Can I used double sided tape instead of adhesive caulk?
what is that for?
sometimes shut-off valves are inside a wall cavity.
Or sometimes a plumber may need to bust into a wall to get access to a pipe in order to snake it due to a clog.
I love your videos but this one I did NOT LIKE! That is not a drywall saw nor a utility knife in the construction working tool collection that myself or anyone else I know of uses. that saw will cause someone to do damage to plumbing, electrical, or the other side of the wall. and that razor "knife" can cause them to hurt themselves badly cause the blades snap with the wrong pressure or twist. but like I said I do love your videos!... just not this one.
+Rex Dove Hi Rex, you are absolutely right about the utility (razor) knife. The thing is, I couldn't find my regular utility knife, so I just grabbed something. As for the drywall saw, it actually is a drywall saw, and I prefer it to the keyhole type saw because it makes a straighter cut. But you do have to be careful that you don't disturb what is behind the wall. Thanks for your comments. Regards, Leah
I leave the top uncut.Pry open with a putty knife. It breaks in tension along the uncut edge and paper stays on the board. Arrow not needed. Perfect alignment
What's with the extra long water line?
I did it
How do I open my access panel without destroying the horrible thing? I'm not kidding.
It should just snap into the outer retainer
@@seejanedrill I am having the same problem. I’ve tried a flat screwdriver but the plastic just keeps chipping.
I’m just going to use my Stihl MS370 chainsaw for the drywall
LMFAO
thats all and fine , but what if your access frame is 24 by 24 you will hit a stud along the way
What would have made this a more effective video is if the demonstration included actual Plumbing fixtures to access, via the access panel. I don't need an access panel to look at insulation
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You did not show how the door works after you installed the access panel.
Looked like a cheap Home Depot or Lowes plastic panel. I have never installed a plastic panel on a customers home. I only use appropriate access panels, metal, fire resistant or insulated.
could you please use a bigger saw next time (lol)
:)
Leah. where is your girlfriend?
what a bunch of nonsense.goodbye.
I suppose you just punch a hole in the wall?
Thank you!