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SKU:RDW
The face of the door on the RDW is recessed to receive a panel of drywall to provide a dry wall finish on the door to match texture of surrounding drywall. The door frame includes a drywall bead so that drywall cement can be applied to conceal flange.
| Door Size H × W (in.) |
Door Size H × W (mm) |
Wall/Ceiling Opening H × W (in.) |
No. of Stud Catches/Latches |
Shipping Wt. (lbs.) |
Shipping Wt. (kg.) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 × 12 | 305 × 305 | 12 1/8 × 12 1/8 | 1 | 7.4 | 3.4 |
| 18 × 18 | 457 × 457 | 18 1/8 × 18 1/8 | 2 | 12.8 | 5.8 |
| 24 × 12 | 610 × 305 | 24 1/8 × 14 1/8 | 2 | 12.5 | 5.7 |
| 24 × 24 | 610 × 610 | 24 1/8 × 24 1/8 | 2 | 19.4 | 8.8 |
| 24 × 24 | 914 × 610 | 36 1/8 × 24 1/8 | 3 | 29 | 13.2 |
Karp's RDW Recessed Access Door for Drywall Surfaces provides concealed access to building services while maintaining a consistent drywall finish. Its recessed door face accommodates a piece of drywall fitted on site, allowing the access door to blend with the surrounding wall or ceiling surface.
The frame includes a galvanized drywall bead that allows joint compound to cover the flange and create a clean transition between the access door and surrounding drywall. The RDW is suitable for projects where a discreet service opening is preferred over a conventional exposed access panel.
The RDW features a recessed door face designed to receive a drywall insert. Once the drywall is fitted and finished, the access panel can blend with the surrounding surface.
Key design features include:
Recessed door face for site-installed drywall
Galvanized steel drywall bead to conceal the frame flange
Concealed pivoting rod hinge
Flush locking hardware
Removable door for unobstructed service access
Steel frame and door construction
The RDW is manufactured with a 16-gauge steel frame and 16-gauge steel door. Its recessed door face accommodates the drywall insert, while the concealed pivoting rod hinge supports door operation without a conventional exposed hinge.
Available locking configurations include:
Flush, screwdriver-operated cam and stud locks
Key-operated cylinder lock with an automatic dust shutter
The standard finish consists of a rust-inhibitive electrostatic powder primer with baked white enamel.
The RDW provides concealed access to plumbing, electrical, mechanical and other building services behind finished drywall surfaces.
Typical applications include:
Commercial office buildings
Hotels and hospitality projects
Multi-family residential buildings
Healthcare and institutional interiors
Commercial drywall walls and ceilings
Select the access door based on the required opening dimensions, installation location and access requirements. Confirm that the selected door is suitable for the wall or ceiling assembly. The RDW should not be specified as a fire-rated access door unless an applicable listing is separately verified.
The RDW is available in five standard sizes. The required wall or ceiling opening is 1/8 inch larger than the nominal door size in each dimension.
| Door Size (H × W) | Wall/Ceiling Opening (H × W) |
|---|---|
| 12 × 12 in. | 12 1/8 × 12 1/8 in. |
| 18 × 18 in. | 18 1/8 × 18 1/8 in. |
| 24 × 12 in. | 24 1/8 × 12 1/8 in. |
| 24 × 24 in. | 24 1/8 × 24 1/8 in. |
| 36 × 24 in. | 36 1/8 × 24 1/8 in. |
Special sizes and configurations can be discussed with Karp.
Refer to the RDW architectural specification sheet for construction details, standard dimensions and installation information.
Karp offers two recessed access door options for drywall surfaces. The main difference is how the drywall insert is supplied.
| Feature | RDW | RDWPD |
|---|---|---|
| Drywall insert | Installed on site | Factory installed |
| Door face | Recessed to receive drywall | Recessed with 5/8-inch drywall |
| Finishing | Completed during site installation | Factory-prepared drywall insert |
| Best suited for | Projects where drywall fitting is handled on site | Projects seeking to reduce on-site fitting work |
If you prefer an access door supplied with drywall already installed, see Karp's RDWPD Recessed Door with Factory Installed Drywall.
For other concealed access solutions, visit the Concealed Access Doors category.
For projects requiring concealed access behind finished drywall, the RDW combines a recessed door face, galvanized drywall bead and concealed hinge design. Contact Karp to confirm the required size, locking configuration and project specifications.
Based on 3 customer reviews
Dustin Hayes
We wanted an access door that wouldn't stand out on our drywall. The Karp Recessed Access Door was exactly the kind of clean, low-profile solution we were looking for.
Andrew Cooper
I've always liked access panels that blend into the wall instead of drawing attention. This Karp recessed door gave us the look we wanted while keeping the service area accessible.
Noah Campbell
We needed a discreet way to reach the utilities behind the drywall. I like how the recessed design keeps everything looking neat rather than having a panel stick out.
These are genuine customer reviews and reflect the individual experiences of our customers.
