Plasterboard Access Panels

Achieve a truly invisible finish with Trade Counter Direct’s range of Plasterboard Access Panels. Also known as Beaded Frame panels, these units are designed to be plastered over ("skimmed"), leaving only a discreet gap around the door. They are the professional’s choice for high-end bathrooms, hallways, and modern commercial spaces where aesthetics are key.

Unlike visible metal doors, our plasterboard panels blend seamlessly into your architecture while providing secure entry to concealed utilities.

Why Choose a Plasterboard Door?

• Seamless Aesthetics: The perforated "beaded" frame allows you to tape and joint or skim plaster right up to the edge, making the panel virtually invisible.
• Versatile Application: Suitable for both Walls and Ceilings, giving you instant access to plumbing valves, electrical fuses, and HVAC components.
• Customisable Finish: The plasterboard face is ready to be painted, wallpapered, or textured to match the surrounding surface perfectly.
• Secure Options: Available with various locking mechanisms to prevent unauthorized access to sensitive utilities.

In Stock & Ready. We stock a wide range of standard sizes (from 150mm up to 600mm and beyond) ready for Next Working Day Delivery.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I install a Plasterboard Access Panel?
These panels are designed for a "wet trade" installation. You screw the frame into your structural opening, and then apply plaster (skim) over the beaded flange of the frame. Once dried and painted, the frame disappears, leaving only the door visible.

What is the difference between this and a Picture Frame panel?
A Picture Frame panel sits on top of the wall surface and requires no plastering—it is easier to retrofit. A Plasterboard (Beaded) panel is built into the wall and plastered over for a flush, hidden look.