Plaster Access Door

Flush Access Door for Plastered Surfaces

SKU:DSC-214PL

The DSC-214PL has an expansion casing bead with galvanized lath providing a neat, tight protected finish between frame and plaster, while furnishing added plaster reinforcement.

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Mortise Lock

Combined with any lock manufacturer's 1-1/8" mortise cylinder lock, including Best, Corbin Russwin and Schlage, Karp's mortise preparation provides the highest level of security. It is ideally suited for asylums, detention centers or any environment where added durability and security is required.

RIM Cylinder Lock with Night Latch

This cylinder locking device provides keyed access from the outside of the door. The night latch also has a small thumb latch that allows the spring latch to remain in a retracted position, which allows access at any time.

Spanner Head Lock

The Spanner Head is an economical tamper-proof latching solution.

Allen Head Lock

The Allen Head Security Latch is an economical, tamper-resistant latching mechanism that discourages theft, vandalism and unauthorized entry because it cannot be opened without an Allen wrench.

Knob Turn Latch

The Knob Turn Latch is finger operated, and is beneficial when tools are not available or desirable for opening and closing the access door.

Keyless Paddle Latch

This flush mounted, keyless Paddle Latch has a finger pull that facilitiates opening.

T-Handle Latch

The T-Handle Latch with 90° turn is available with or without a keyed-alike cylinder lock.

Detention Lock

Combined with any lock manufacturer's detention lock, Karp's Detention Lock preparation provides the maximum level of security. It is ideally suited for asylums, detention centers or any environment where added durability and security is required.

Cylinder Lock

This economical cylinder locking device provides keyed access from the outside of the door.

Material

Type 304 stainless steel is well-suited for exterior weathering locations or interior hygienic locations such as hospitals and health care, pharmaceutical plants, research laboratories and food processing facilities. Stainless steel is corrosion resistant, durable and requires very little maintenance. Karp's stainless steel access doors have a No. 4 satin finish, which is a general purpose bright finish with a visible "grain" which prevents mirror reflection. Aluminum is ideal for any installations or evironments that require a strong, lightweight and rust-resistant access door.

Additional

Plexiglass vision panel provides durable, long-lasting and convenient viewing access to wall or ceiling contents. Karp can integrate louvers into its door design to satisfy any architectural and ventilation requirements. Safety Chains are ideally suited for large access door ceiling installations. Safety Chains provide additional assurance by securing the door when it is unattended. Removeable doors allow for unobstructed access to wall or ceiling contents. To facilitate access and reduce door load, Karp can manufacture access door in a double leaf style. Masonry Straps secure the installation of Karp's doors in masonry applications.

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.)
8 × 8	203 × 203	8 3/8 × 8 3/8	1	3.5	1.6
10 × 10	254 × 254	10 3/8 × 10 3/8	1	4.5	2
12 × 12	305 × 305	12 3/8 × 12 3/8	1	6	2.7
14 × 14	356 × 356	14 3/8 × 14 3/8	2	8.5	3.9
16 × 16	406 × 406	16 3/8 × 16 3/8	2	10	5
18 × 12	457 × 305	18 3/8 × 12 3/8	2	13	4.5
18 × 18	457 × 457	18 3/8 × 18 3/8	2	14	5.9
20 × 16	508 × 406	20 3/8 × 16 3/8	2	12	6.4
24 × 12	610 × 305	24 3/8 × 12 3/8	2	10.6	5.5
24 × 20	610 × 508	24 3/8 × 20 3/8	2	17	7.7
24 × 24	610 × 610	24 3/8 × 24 3/8	5	20	9.1
30 × 20	762 × 508	30 3/8 × 20 3/8	5	21	9.5
30 × 24	762 × 610	30 3/8 × 24 3/8	5	23.5	10.7
30 × 30	762 × 762	30 3/8 × 30 3/8	5	30	13.6
36 × 24	914 × 610	36 3/8 × 24 3/8	5	28	12.7
36 × 36	914 × 914	36 3/8 × 36 3/8	5	39	17.7

Spec Sheet / CAD Files

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The DSC-214PL is a flush access door designed specifically for plastered walls and ceilings. Its expansion casing bead and galvanized lath provide a defined transition between the frame and plaster while helping reinforce the surrounding plaster finish.

The result is a flush access opening designed to integrate with the finished plaster surface rather than leaving a conventional exposed frame.

Why use a plaster access door?

Plaster requires a suitable transition between the access door frame and surrounding finish. A standard access door may not provide the appropriate surface for plaster to terminate cleanly around the opening.

The DSC-214PL incorporates an expansion casing bead with galvanized lath to create a protected finish between the frame and plaster while providing additional reinforcement.

This makes it suitable for:

Plastered walls
Plastered ceilings
Interior architectural applications
Areas requiring service access behind finished plaster
New construction and remodeling projects

Flush plaster access

The DSC-214PL is the flush model in Karp's plaster access door range. Its design allows the door to sit flush with the surrounding finished surface while the plaster is detailed around the frame.

For applications where the access panel itself should be recessed and finished with plaster, see Karp's Recessed Access Door for Plastered Surfaces.

The distinction between flush and recessed installation should be considered when selecting the appropriate plaster access door for a project.

Plaster flange and galvanized lath

The expansion casing bead provides a defined edge between the frame and plaster. Galvanized lath is incorporated to provide additional reinforcement around the plastered opening.

Together, these features help create a more controlled transition between the access door and surrounding plaster.

Access door options

Karp offers a range of options for its access doors depending on the project requirements. The DSC-214PL can be configured with options such as removable doors, safety chains, louvers, vision panels and different locking arrangements.

Where additional security is required, Karp offers a mortise lock preparation compatible with 1-1/8 inch mortise cylinder locks from manufacturers including Best, Corbin Russwin and Schlage.

For other standard applications, see Karp's flush access doors.

Selecting the right plaster access door

Consider whether the finished door should remain flush with the surrounding plaster or be recessed to receive plaster on the door face.

Choose the DSC-214PL when a flush access door is appropriate. Choose the DSC-210PL recessed plaster access door when the door panel needs to be recessed and finished with plaster.

Karp also provides architectural specifications for project specification and submittal requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a plaster access door?

A plaster access door is designed specifically for installation in plastered walls or ceilings. It provides access to concealed building services while providing a suitable transition between the access door frame and plaster finish.

What is the DSC-214PL?

The DSC-214PL is Karp's Flush Access Door for Plastered Surfaces. It uses an expansion casing bead and galvanized lath to provide a protected and reinforced transition between the frame and plaster.

What is the difference between DSC-214PL and DSC-210PL?

The DSC-214PL is the flush plaster access door. The DSC-210PL is recessed 1/2 inch and includes self-furring metal lath so plaster can continue over the face of the door.

Can the DSC-214PL be used in ceilings?

Yes. Karp identifies the DSC-214PL as an access door for plastered surfaces and provides wall/ceiling opening information for the product.

What options are available?

Karp offers options including mortise lock preparation, vision panels, louvers, safety chains, removable doors and double-leaf configurations depending on the application.

Is the DSC-214PL fire rated?

The current DSC-214PL product information does not identify it as a fire rated access door. Where a plastered opening is located in a fire rated assembly, specify a Karp fire rated product listed for the applicable application.

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