PRODUCT SHOWCASE - ACCESS COVERS
Elevate your outdoor area with HIDE exterior Access Covers—a discreet alternative to a traditional manhole cover, providing hidden access to external service points.
Exterior Access Covers
Hide your external service points with ease
Cover most external service points with the HIDE Access Cover range. Available in 156, 206, 256, 306, 342 and 412mm, plus large 506 & 656mm sizes and new rectangle sizes 550×342 and 611×411mm.
As with all HIDE products, the Access Cover is designed to carry your selection of landscaping material to match the surrounds, allowing the lid to blend seamlessly into your outdoor area. Popular with installers searching for access covers Australia for premium outdoor finishes.
Access covers provide easy entry to service points such as:
• Drain waste vent (DWV)• Water table pipe
• Water and balance tanks
• Taps and irrigation
• Valves and meters
• Electrical junction box
• Removable sporting fixtures and poles
• 12v external lighting connectors
• Termite traps and termite bait stations (inspection access) and more
Choose from inlaying tile, stone, bricks and even concrete to discreetly and seamlessly blend in with your chosen materials.
156mm, 206mm & 256mm Access Covers
Choose between 6 popular depths to suit your chosen material, 10mm, 20mm, 30mm, 40mm, 50mm & 60mm.
Choose between tile inlays and wet-pour concrete models. (40mm in depth is suited to wet-pour concrete applications).
7 different sizes to suit all your Access Cover needs!
306mm, 342 & 412mm Access Covers
The HIDE Lid is your blank canvas! Installed on-site, it allows the tiler to align grout lines and patterns for a seamless finish. Unique and blending into your outdoor space.
Crafted from 316 marine grade Stainless Steel in our Yatala, Queensland factory.
Hide any unsightly service cover with the HIDE system, you won't even know it is there!
• Safe with child-resistant access.
• No moving parts and it will last.
• 20-year warranty (cleaning maintenance is required)
506mm & 656mm Access Covers/Manhole Covers
Choose between 2 depths - 20mm & 30mm to suit your chosen inlay material.
Often used as a manhole cover or sewer lid cover, these access covers provide discreet inlay access to any external service point.
Created for larger external access openings—ideal where a manhole cover would normally be used, but you want a cleaner inlay finish.
550x342 & 611x411mm Access Covers
The HIDE Lid gives you full creative control. Installed on-site, it allows your tiler to align grout lines and patterns perfectly, ensuring a seamless, custom look. It’s the ultimate way to blend functionality into your exterior design without compromise - ensuring a seamless, high-end finish.
Now available in NEW rectangle sizes!
The new HIDE rectangle Access Cover range is purpose-built to conceal pool cover rollers and other access points, seamlessly blending them into your outdoor surface for a clean, uninterrupted finish.
Key Features
- Discreet, concealed key access—most people won’t notice it’s there.
- Inconspicuous locking system with HIDE's proven keyway safety access.
- Concrete-compatible models available in popular sizes (156, 206, 256, 306 and 342mm).
- 8 different square sizes to choose from.
- 2 large square sizes (506mm and 656mm) suitable for large access openings.
- 2 large rectangle sizes (550×342 and 611×411mm) to suit long service openings and pool cover roller access.
- 20-year stainless steel warranty (AUS).
- Cannot be lifted without the safety key/s.
Discreet
A clean way to hide service access points while keeping them easy to reach.
Fit-for-purpose
Blends into the finished surface while remaining secure, removable and practical for servicing.
Versatile
A wide size range to suit common outdoor service points—tile, stone, brick or concrete inlay.
Safe practices and care required
NOTE:
- Suitable for PEDESTRIAN TRAFFIC only.
- No ACID / CHEMICAL WASH contact by the contractor or homeowner ever.
Allow for expansion
- DO NOT fill the void with grout or a filler between the lid and the inlay stone to allow for expansion and contraction of the steel.
- Cut the stone carefully to provide a neat finish without fillers between the lid and the inlaid stone. As outlined in the installation instructions, there needs to be a small gap.
Consider and plan installation before project commences
Set depth - When laying levelling bed provide space for edge protector so it will be flush with top of desired finishing material.
Fill the recess with a mortar bed then push in edge protector until it fits in with its surrounds.
Looking good right?
Set out and plan the installation to suit the finished surface. It's an aesthetic thing.
#faqs
Frequently Asked Questions
Have Question? We are here to help
What sizes are HIDE Access Covers available in?
HIDE Access Covers are available in 156, 206, 256, 306, 342 and 412mm, plus large 506mm and 656mm sizes, and NEW rectangle sizes 550×342mm and 611×411mm.
What depths are available for HIDE Access Covers?
You can choose from 10mm, 20mm, 30mm, 40mm, 50mm and 60mm depths to suit your chosen inlay finish—tile, stone, bricks, decking, artificial turf or concrete—comfortably.
What service points can HIDE Access Covers hide?
Common uses include access to DWV, water table pipes, tanks, taps/irrigation, valves/meters, electrical junction boxes, removable sporting fixtures/poles, 12v lighting connectors, and termite traps/bait stations (inspection access).
Can the tiler align grout lines/patterns through the lid?
Yes — HIDE Access Covers are a “blank canvas” installed on-site, allowing grout lines and patterns to be aligned for a seamless finish. You can also mix inlay materials (for example, combining tile and stone, or pavers and concrete) as long as the thickness and fit suit the selected depth.
Where are HIDE Access Covers made, and what warranty is offered?
HIDE Covers are crafted from 316L marine grade stainless steel in our factory in Yatala, Queensland, and come with a 20-year stainless steel warranty—backing our product with long-term confidence.
How do you open a HIDE Access Cover?
HIDE Access Covers are opened using the HIDE Safety Key in the HIDE keyway so the lid can be lifted cleanly for maintenance—while keeping the cover secure when the key isn’t in use.
Contact details
At HIDE Skimmer Lids, we believe in supporting those who support us, by providing exceptional customer service along with high-quality products. Should you have any questions or require further assistance, please don't hesitate to contact us. Our dedicated team is committed to providing you the support you need to succeed.
Head Office Admin Brisbane (Yatala)
(07) 3807 2551
NSW
Sarah-Jane Winston: Sales Manager
(0447 981 121)
VIC/SA/TAS/WA
Brett Dodge: Sales Manager
(0499 260 254)
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