Why Choose Karp Associates ? Karp Associates, Inc., founded in 1956 at its present location in Maspeth, Queens, actually has roots dating back to 1925 when Karp Metal Products was founded in a small garage in Brooklyn, NY. The original plant in Maspeth was only 5,000 square feet. Expansions in 1958, 1963, 1989 and 1998 grew the plant to its current size of 44,000 square feet. During the late fifties and early sixties, the manufacture and sale of access doors was a "job shop" effort. In the late sixties Karp's President, recognized the need to automate and expand the production of access doors...

Environmental Awareness Policy Karp Associates, Inc. is committed to protecting our environment, and realizes that minimizing the environmental impact of our manufacturing processes is critical to the future of our planet. Karp fabricates all access doors with a minimum of 35% post consumer and a minimum of 35% post industrial recycled steel. All scrap steel materials accumulated from the fabrication process are recycled again. Karp finishes all of its access doors with a high quality, durable, rust resistant powder paint finish that is EPA approved. Karp's powder paint contains no Volatile Organic...

Economical Access Doors DSB-214SM HA Plastic Panel (w/removable-hinged door) The Handi-Access plastic door is suitable for all surfaces and can be installed easily by applying glue or caulking adhesive to the back of the frame and pressing into place. Specifications Access doors shall be type HA. • Door and frame shall be constructed from 1⁄8" high impact styrene plastic. • Door shall have pivot hinge enabling door panel to be hinged or removable. • Door panel shall be held closed with a snap friction catch and opened without special tools. • Finish shall be white lightly textured exposed surface...

Economical Access Doors ME PF The ME door provides an economical, superior quality and aesthetically pleasing solution for new construction or remodeling. The frame, return and extended door stop are one piece construction resulting in a maintenance free and durable door. The Press-Fit door is a unique lightweight door that installs easily by bending the tabs on the return back to grip the drywall. The frame, return and doorstop are one-piece construction with a beveled frame resulting in an attractive finished look. Specifications Specifications Access doors shall be type PF • Trim, return and...

Insulated Exterior Access Door MX Karp engineered its MX Insulated Exterior Access Door to withstand years of exposure to severe outdoor elements. This high-quality, galvanized steel door comes with a stainless steel hinge. The combination of these components with Karp’s electrostatic rust-inhibitive powder finish provides two durable protective layers. To further weatherproof the door, Karp arc-welds and grounds smooth the corners of the trim and pan, which with the addition of closed cell neoprene gasket insures a watertight seal between the door and frame. Finally, the door includes Styrofoam...

Glass Fiber Reinforced Gypsum Ceiling Access Door Karp's new FG glass fiber reinforced gypsum access doors blend seamlessly into drywall ceilings, providing unobstructed access and satisfying upscale design installation requirements. • A Great Commercial Solution • Meets Design Needs for Hospitality f—DOOR SIZE (SEE LEGEND)—- DROP-IN DOOR SINGLE STUB TAPE JOINT [FILL. SAND S. FINISH) Drop-in Access Panel - Drop-in Access Panel - Side View (Single/Double stud installation) Door Size Ceiling Opening Size

Universal Access Doors For All Surfaces DSC-214M Access Doors For Drywall Installations KDW The DSC-214M is a distinctly superior door for new installations or for remodeling. The exposed flange adds rigidity to the unit and perfectly conceals the rough wall opening. Flexible anchor straps can be provided for installation within masonry openings. The KDW has a textured frame and bead so drywall joint compound can be applied in sufficient thickness to conceal the flange. Prepunched holes in the flange facilitate fastening the flange to framing members with drywall screws. Specifications Specifications...

Access Doors For Drywall Installations RDW RDWPD The face of the door on the RDW is recessed to receive a panel of drywall to provide a dry wall finish on the door to match the texture of surrounding drywall. The door frame includes a drywall bead so that drywall cement can be applied to conceal the flange. The face of the door on the RDWPD contains a factory installed 1/2” drywall to match the texture of the surrounding drywall. The door frame shall include a drywall bead so that drywall cement can be applied to conceal the flange. The RDWPD is the perfect solution when concealing the access...

Insulated Fire Rated Access Doors for Walls & Ceilings KRP-150FR KRP-350FR The KRP-150FR is insulated and rated by Underwriters Laboratories for 1.5 hour “B” label in walls, and may be used in a 2 hour fire rated wall assembly. Additionally, Warnock Hersey rates the KRP-150FR for 3 hours in ceilings. The KRP-350FR is insulated and rated by Underwriters Laboratories for 1.5 hour “B” label in walls, and may be used in a 2 hour fire rated wall assembly. Additionally, Warnock Hersey rates the KRP-350FR for 3 hours in ceilings. Specifications The KRP-350FR has a textured frame and bead so drywall...

Non–Insulated Fire Rated Access Doors for Walls Only KRP-250FR KRP-450FR The KRP-250 is non-insulated and rated by Underwriters Laboratories for 1.5 hour “B” label in walls, and may be used in a 2 hour fire rated wall assembly. Specifications Access doors shall be type KRP-250FR • Frame and trim shall be 16 gauge steel with corners welded and ground smooth; trim 1” wide. • Door shall be 16 gauge steel and open to 175°, be self-latching with automatic closer and interior latch release. • Hinge shall be continuous piano hinge. • Latches shall be spring loaded sliding bolt type keyed paddle latch,...