Ratings & Reviews for Oatey 6-in x 9-in Plastic Access Panel

Appropriate for closets and more concealed areas.

I have used these a few times now, to cover holes I make in drywall, when I access in-wall plumbing. It is a little cheap looking so only appropriate for closets and more concealed areas. Designied only for infrequent access. Pro tip for drywall/sheetrock: It you trace around the plate inset and cut your line real straight, preferably with a jigsaw, it makes a tension fit that is so nice you dont need to use ahesive for the plate frame.

Very easy patch fix. Fixed it after some plumbing.

Awesome product. Love it and was easy and install.

Good buy

Does as it’s intended. Only $20 and it’s paintable so it can be hidden a little better.

Best for drywall

Perfect for job in hiding holes in drywall or l accessing items in wall

Easy and Excellent Product

It allowed for access to my shower controller. It was not an eye sore and looks good. As as a bonus it is easy to paint to match the wall color. It was super easy to install and does not require any real DIY experience or skills. I already had a drywall saw, so that made it even easier. Anyone looking for a nice looking finish and access to anything behind walls, this is affordable, functional and easy to install. The product looked and functioned as expected.

Pros & cons

I like the idea of having access panels, i used mine for access to shutoff valves for my restroom. I dont like the fact that you have to use a flat head screw driver or something else to pry the cover off, its hard to try to pty it with just your finger tips. Also when you precut your hole if its too small it warps the plastic in & the cover wont go on, so i found you cut back your hole slightly larger & just put caulking or an adhesive to secure it in place.

Simple

So much easier than doing drywall patching and great for future access

Nice small access panel.

Nice looking unit works like mini access panels. You can use it with the trim on the outside of the wall or have it recessed for a smoother looking finish.

Very easy to use

Did the job and easy to use. We are working on an addition and saving money was huge for us.

Good for hose shut off

The hose shut offs for my outside hose bibs are in the ceiling of my garage. These allow me to hide the valves but access them easily when I need to.

Easy and simple install

The access panel was easy to install. Directions was simple and easy to understand. Trace the panel outline, cut out hole, and glue to the wall with construction adhesive.

No retaining clips

The access panel would be more flexible if it had retention springs or clips.