Until recently, it was impossible to buy and receive drywall access panels overnight. Now, with the launch of Phantom Panels and UP Ceilings E-commerce store, and launch of inventoried panels on Amazon Prime, a project manager's dreams of overnight and 2-day shipping can become a reality.
Access panels are often forgotten until they are needed immediately. Overnighting panels through the traditional methods is expensive and there is no guarantee that they will even arrive on time. Read on to learn how all of that is now changed.
What are Drywall Access Panels?
Drywall access doors, like those by Phantom Panels, Wind-Lock, Acudor, WB Doors, Hallman, and others, are typically inventoried or made to order depending on the size and dimensions. For commercial construction, they are often supplied through distributors, or bought directly by the GC or sub contractor installing them (typically the mechanical or drywall contractors).
These stealth doors are taped into 5/8" or 1/2" drywall and made to look invisible. They contain embedments to receive screws into light gauge or other framing. There are two types of doors available:
Lift & Shift (Gravity Fit)
Options Include:
Styles:
Radius Corner
Square Corner
Oval
Circle​
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Application:
Ceilings
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Materials:
GFRG
GFRC
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Sizes (Door Opening):
Radius: 6"x6" - 24"x72"
Square Corner:Â 6"x6" - 24"x72"
Oval: 10"x20" - 24"x48"
Circle: 12" - 24"
Hinged
Options include:
Styles:
Radius Corner
Square Corner
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Latch Options:
Magnetic "Touch-Latch"
Slotted, Screwdriver Cam Lock
Lock and Key
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Application:
Ceilings
Walls
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Materials:
GFRG
GFRC
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Sizes (Door Opening):
Radius: 6"x6" - 24"x72"
Square Corner:Â 6"x6" - 24"x72"
How Can You Get an Access Panel Overnight?
Access doors are often forgotten until the last minute, and then they are needed immediately. There are two ways you can quickly receive a drywall door.
Via the UP Ceilings online store
Via Amazon.com (links below)
UP Ceilings Online Store
For inventoried panel sizes, overnight and 2-day shipping is available as long as the product is ordered prior to 12 noon EST. If the order is placed in time, the fulfiment center is able to process, ship, and guarantee delivery of your panels in One or Two business days, depending on the option selected. Shipping rates are flat per item and can be seen and selected at checkout.
To determine which panels are in stock and available for quick shipping, select a variant that has "QUICK-SHIP" in the size listing. Any orders of this variety will ship immediately and tracking information be automatically provided. You can also call to confirm your shipment after receiving confirmation.
Amazon.com
Many UP Ceilings GFRG drywall panels can be found stocked on Amazon Prime. Simply search for "GFRG Access Panel by Phantom Panels" and you will find available listings with Free shipping available (or click on the links below).
Within each product listing are variants with sizes, several of which are available to be shipped immediately with Amazon's guarantee. Amazon is a credible website that is known for it's efficiency in shipping and processing, when they provide a date you know it's one you can trust.
Amazon Product Links:
To learn more about quick shipping, overnight delivery, or to confirm your order, contact UP Ceilings today:
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