Tiled access panel - GIF

**Jon** · Nov 19, 2018, 08:49 PM

**Ralphxyz** · Nov 20, 2018, 02:05 PM

What are those hinges called? I need some.

Ralph

**Toolmaker51** · Nov 20, 2018, 05:51 PM

re the tiled-access-panel.
A good idea in a decent size restroom but installed for average residential use, swinging left or right that panel is going to be in the way.
I'd as soon prefer two push latches, panel resting on a ledge and completely removable.
But my house is 117 years old. Clawfoot tubs haven't any obstructive enclosures.

To Ralphxyz; you could reproduce the action easily. There are 2 pinned edges and four [two pair] arms, likely parallel when closed. Commercially they have nesting/ telescope tube, not available at local hardware. So instead of knuckles [ie common hinge] make one hinge smaller in assembled height than other by 2 material thicknesses. I'd add thin plastic washers between the swiveling joints. The pins could ride in hardware style bushings, and threaded only at the ends for lock nuts.
If you look at the hinges of newer style delivery vans, they are like these, but vans use them so door lays flat outside body. rotating 'outboard' so-to-speak.

**IAMSatisfied** · Nov 20, 2018, 06:49 PM

It doesn't appear that the tile has been grouted yet... I wonder what the access panel perimeter will look like if/when that happens.

**Frank S** · Nov 20, 2018, 07:14 PM

Originally Posted by IAMSatisfied

It doesn't appear that the tile has been grouted yet... I wonder what the access panel perimeter will look like if/when that happens.

I imagine they will tape off the panel joints then grout everything once the grout is set and dried the panel would be opened then the edges of the tiles painted the same color as the grout the joints should be almost imperceptible from any distance greater than a couple of feet.

**Ralphxyz** · Nov 21, 2018, 04:00 PM

I "thought" non-grouted was the desired look.

Ralph

**ranald** · Nov 23, 2018, 02:47 PM

My main concern is the seepage into the cavity via the door opening. mould, rust etc. Interesting when everything seems to point to bigger & even bigger tiles; these were popular in 1950's & 60's.

sidetrack=My dad had a tiler friend arrive to tile the new toilet (1960's : extension created when going from night soil to sewerage) & the guy started laying immediately. Upon inspection it was realized that the wrong tiles had been delivered so, as some were already laid, decided to stay with the green tiles (as it was a weekend & nothing open in those days). When the next box was opened, it was the correct "ordered" colour =some boxes were one colour & remainder another & the job wasn't completed that weekend & all decor had to be changed.