Why choose a coloured access panel?

Coloured access panels are factory powder coated to a chosen RAL colour (anthracite grey RAL 7016, beige RAL 1015, black RAL 9005, or any custom RAL on request). They suit walls that are already decorated and remove the on-site painting step, giving a consistent factory finish. The Tempo Softline Colour range offers the three standard opening mechanisms (push-to-release, square key, cylinder lock).

When to install a coloured access panel?

The coloured variant is factory powder coated in the requested RAL — a cost-effective option where the wall is already decorated or where a contrasting finish is wanted. Standard colours: anthracite grey (RAL 7016), beige (RAL 1015), black (RAL 9005), but any RAL is available on request. Factory powder coating removes the on-site painting step and gives a hard-wearing, even factory finish.

Technical features of the coloured access panel

Tempo Softline Colour — push-to-release

Coloured metal access panel with concealed opening — no visible handle, discreet finish.

Tempo Softline Colour — square key

Controlled access with an 8 mm square key — for coloured plant rooms and back-of-house areas.

Tempo Softline Colour — cylinder lock

Higher security with a cylinder lock — for restricted-access areas in a custom RAL finish.

See also our other ranges

• Fire Rated Access Panels — EI30/EI60 to BS EN 1634-1, riser shafts, escape routes
• Metal Access Panels — galvanised steel or stainless steel 304, RAL 9016
• Plasterboard Access Panels — 12.5 mm and 15 mm board, paintable, BS 8212
• Access Panels — the full access panel range overview

Popular dimensions in coloured access panels

Our catalogue offers the most frequently specified sizes from stock — quick delivery. Bespoke sizes (other formats, specific frame depths) are available on a lead time of approximately three weeks:

• Access panel 500×500 mm (50×50 cm)
• Access panel 300×300 mm (30×30 cm)
• Access panel 400×400 mm (40×40 cm)
• Access panel 600×600 mm (60×60 cm)
• Access panel 200×200 mm (20×20 cm)
• Access panel 800×800 mm (80×80 cm)
• Access panel 700×700 mm (70×70 cm)
• Access panel 400×600 mm (40×60 cm)
• Access panel 600×800 mm (60×80 cm)

For a size not listed, see all available dimensions or request a quotation for custom manufacture.

Typical applications

• Bathroom — bath trap access, isolating stopcock, concealed water meter, tileable panel for ceramic finishes
• Kitchen — gas isolating valve, mains stopcock, concealed electrical box
• Sub-floor / void — pipework access, water meter, isolating valve
• Suspended ceiling — MVHR (mechanical ventilation with heat recovery) unit, ducted air conditioning, insulated services passing through
• Plant room — consumer unit, distribution board, main low voltage panel
• Riser shaft wall — vertical access to concealed services, fire compartmentation
• Habitable loft — eaves access, insulated rafter void

Materials and opening mechanisms

Materials

• Galvanised steel powder coated RAL 9016 white — the standard reference, corrosion resistant for dry interior locations
• Stainless steel 304 — wet, coastal, commercial kitchen, hospital and swimming pool environments
• Aluminium — AluPlana and Alu Quattro ranges (lightweight with an airtightness specification)

Opening mechanisms

• Push-to-release — concealed opening on simple pressure, no visible handle (the discreet choice for residential lobbies and flush finishes)
• Square key 8 mm — controlled access for plant rooms and back-of-house service areas
• Cylinder lock — higher security for restricted-access locations (switch rooms, metering cupboards)

Standards and certifications

Every access panel in this range is supplied to applicable UK and European standards:

Frequently asked questions — Coloured Access Panels

Which RAL colours are available?

Any RAL can be supplied on request. Standard stock colours: anthracite grey (RAL 7016), beige (RAL 1015), black (RAL 9005), white (RAL 9016). For a specific RAL, contact us — lead time approximately three weeks.

Factory powder coat or on-site painting — which is better?

Factory powder coating gives a hard-wearing, even factory finish that is more durable than an on-site paint. Choose powder coating where the final colour is known at order time. If the colour is decided later, take a standard white metal panel and over-paint on site.

Is the coloured powder coat UV resistant?

The polyester powder coat applied at the factory is UV resistant for interior applications. For exterior or semi-exterior exposure (covered porch, sheltered terrace), specify the high-resistance polyester paint — lead time approximately three weeks.

Which mechanism for a coloured access panel?

All Tempo Softline mechanisms are available in the coloured version: push-to-release for a discreet finish, square key for controlled access, cylinder lock for higher security.

Can a single coloured panel be ordered in a specific RAL?

Yes — single-unit manufacture in a specific RAL is possible on a lead time of approximately three weeks. There is no minimum order quantity for custom RAL colours.

What is the lead time for a standard coloured panel?

Stock RAL colours (anthracite, beige, black, white) — delivery within 5 working days. Custom RAL: approximately three weeks.

The 14 RAL colours of the range

Each colour has its own page with models, sizes and prices: white, black, anthracite, grey, light grey, silver grey, aluminium grey, blue, sky blue, red, burgundy, yellow, orange and brown.