Concealed Access Doors are the latest trend in construction. Architects and building owners like the new look of concealed seamless access doors where you can hardly see them without knowing where they are installed.
What makes an access door appear to disappear ? Make it with the same materials as the ceiling it is being installed in, gypsum.
Currently there are two methods to achieve this stealth-like invisibility. You can have a gypsum drywall
insert or make the door out of
gypsum and fiberglass.
Insert model RDW. This style is recessed to accept a 5/8 inch piece of drywall. The drywall
should be attached with drywall adhesive and 1.25 inch self drilling drywall screws.
RDW Data Sheet Submittal
Insert model RDWPD is an improved version of the RDW as it has the 5/8 inch drywall installed by the factory. This makes for a faster and cleaner install. The door is secured by screwdriver latches.
RDWPD Data Sheet Submittal
Insert model RDWPD with touch latch. A touch latch is a latching devise where all you need to do to open the door is simply push on the door and it will unlatch and swing down.
Insert model KAD model. This is a door with the 5/8 inch drywall insert factory installed and it has a touch latch. The frame is made of Aluminum and the door can be removed for maximum clearance.
Gypsum model FG This is Karp's version of the
GFRG which stands for Glass Fiber Reinforced Gypsum. Other manufacturers call it "Seamless Access door and Stealth Access door. These ceiling access door are made of a blend of gypsum and fiberglass fibers.
Karp FG Data Sheet Submittal
Gypsum model FGH This is a hinged version of a GFRG access door for walls.
Gypsum model FG with square corners