We have an approximately 6x8" hole in the drywall that serves as a crude access hole to the shower behind it. The previous owners had just hung a large louvered vent (much bigger than the hole) to cover it. The hole itself is framed internally on 1 side by a stud and the other sides just have open plaster or plaster/lathe.
What is the best way to cover the hole while still preserving access to the plumbing?
- Building a wooden frame around it and cutting a plywood door which is then painted. However, this takes a fair bit of work...
- Buying a prefab panel? However, my local home stores only had one version which was for a much larger size. Also, would I still need to build a frame around it?
- Other?