Fixing removable panel for concealed cistern

Hi,

Does anyone have any recommendations on how to fix a tiled removable panel for a concealed cistern?

I'd rather not have capped screws (the easy choice), I'd prefer to keep the fixings concealed. I've seen some magnetic catches from Schl=FCter=AE-REMA recommended but are there any other suggestions?

I had wondered about push-to-release cupboard latches but don't know if they will hold the panel still enough (and can't find anywhere that sells them).

Are there any other methods?

TIA, Andy

Reply to
ajuniper
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================================== You could use a top-hung panel with concealed hinges which avoid the need for a separate catch. Have a look at your kitchen cupboard doors to see if they would work for you.

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Reply to
Cicero

You could use the type of fixing where you lift the panel to release it - many public toilets use this idea for the wall panels. (sorry - don't know what they are called)

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John

These:

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Reply to
Bolted

What's the best way of concealing the join/hinge lines?

I'd prefer to grout the joins to keep them hidden, but will grout just fall out with a bit of movement? With hinges I'd be a bit concerned that the panel wouldn't be totally secure and the grout around the edge of the panel would come loose.

Also, is there some way of stopping the grout sticking to one side of the grout line?

Or is it best to seal the panel with sealant and put up with having to cut it to open the panel?

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ajuniper

much space do you need on the edge to be able to lift the panel off? Or is there some magic release mechanism (I guess not for the price!).

Thanks, Andy

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ajuniper

Detailed drawings can be found here:

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sort presses on, rather than dropping on, so shouldn't need much edge clearance, but I haven't used them, just noticed them and mentally stored them for later.

I just used s/s socket cap screws on the tiled access panel I've done, as it went with the look anyway. Oh and I siliconed the gap and if I ever need to access, I'll cut it.

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Bolted

Yep, usually seal and cut open. I did that around the panel that gives me access to my bath plumbing. Would be a bit of a pain, but probably the best option if it needs to waterproof etc. Simon.

Reply to
sm_jamieson

I'd use velcro, and possibly an acrylic sealant that could be easily removed and replaced

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Stuart Noble

I had wondered about a push-to-release catch (e.g. Tutch Latch) -

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- but I've just found them in Homebase and they are very sensitive to release, I'm sure that they would keep letting go when being cleaned.

Has anyone had any experience with magentic release childproof latches

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as, provided I can get the magnet close enough to the back of the tile, it seems like an ideal solution?

Reply to
ajuniper

You could try a Flush Mount

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depend on the panel being proud of the surface all round, its how they fix the panels in public loo's.

Reply to
The Medway Handyman

Thanks for that idea, unfortunately I don't think that there will be sufficient space above the panel to lift off since there will be a countertop which overhangs the tiles :-(

Andy

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ajuniper

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these clips for complete invisible fixing,these are used in hotels for fixing bath panels and hideaway panels,and i also used them for fixing the wood tops in my own hideaway panel.

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ALex

I'm using these to make the front of my cistern cabinet removable

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essexbiker82

Crikey, we've been waiting 8 years for that!

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Graham.

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