Intercom Cover Plate for Lee Dan Apartment Stations | IR-463SS, IR-464SS, IR-465SS, IR-423, IR-424, IR-425
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Cover plate for retired Lee Dan stainless-steel apartment intercom stations - both standard and oversized.
Lee Dan is the second most common apartment intercom brand in the US. The stainless steel IR-463SS series and the larger IR-423 oversized stations are common in older NYC, Chicago, and Boston apartments. When the building converts to a video intercom system, the old Lee Dan stations get pulled and these plates cover the wall opening.
✔ Outdoor-rated PETG, made in the USA. Every plate is 3D-printed to-order from UV-stabilized PETG that will not fade, yellow, or crack in the sun. PETG holds up to outdoor exposure for years, tolerates temperature swings from -40°F to 140°F, and accepts paint after a quick scuff-sand if you want a custom color. Default is matte black; specify Color Change Request at checkout for white, tan, brown, or brick-color.
Compatibility & Sizing
The table below shows the screw spacing and plate size we most often build for these models. Use it as a starting point, then enter your own measured size and screw spacing at checkout - nothing here is a fixed option. If you are not sure, text us a photo at 833-326-6868 and we will confirm.
| Model |
Screw Spacing |
Plate Size |
Full Notes |
Typical Price |
| IR-463SS / IR-464SS / IR-465SS (Standard) |
3.281" c-c |
7.5" x 5.5"
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Single-gang style mounting on some models - field-measure |
$40 |
| IR-463SS / IR-464SS / IR-465SS (Larger) |
3.281" c-c |
9" x 7"
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Single-gang style mounting on some models - field-measure |
$52 |
| IR-423 / IR-424 / IR-425 Oversized |
10.5" c-c |
14" x 6.5" (2-piece with splice plate)
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10.5" vertical center-to-center |
$60 |
Common Sizes - What to Type Into the Options
Find your model below and type these numbers into the Plate Height, Plate Width and Hole Spacing boxes above the Add to Cart button. These are the sizes we build most often for each unit - always measure your own opening to confirm, and go larger if you want more coverage.
| Your Model |
Plate Height |
Plate Width |
Hole Spacing & Layout |
| IR-463SS / IR-464SS / IR-465SS (Standard) |
7.5" |
5.5" |
3.281" c-c · 2 Holes - Vertical Axis |
| IR-463SS / IR-464SS / IR-465SS (Larger) |
9" |
7" |
3.281" c-c · 2 Holes - Vertical Axis |
| IR-423 / IR-424 / IR-425 Oversized |
14" |
6.5" |
10.5" c-c · 2 Holes - Vertical Axis (ships 2-piece with splice plate)
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Enter sizes as decimals, anywhere from 3" to 16" - 4.5, 6.4 and 7.75 are all valid. Hole spacing takes any decimal too. Anything over 12" in either direction ships as 2 pieces joined by a splice plate - it exceeds our printer bed. Not sure? Text a photo with a tape measure to 833-326-6868.
Pricing & Options (Adders Stack)
Each plate starts at the Base Price above (Blank cutout + Countersunk Round Holes). The cutout and hole-style options each add a small amount that stacks:
| Option |
Adder |
| Blank (countersunk mounting screws only) |
included |
| Doorbell Pilot Holes (No Wire Pass-Through) |
+$1.50 |
| Doorbell Pilot Holes + Wire Pass-Through |
+$3.00 |
| Countersunk Round Holes (Vertical Axis) |
included |
| Vertical Slots (Vertical Axis) |
+$2.00 |
| Horizontal Axis Mounting (Sideways Intercom) |
+$5.00 |
| 4-Corner Screws (For No Old Holes) |
+$3.00 |
Example: a 7.5" x 5.5" plate (base $40) with Doorbell Pilot Holes + Wire and Vertical Slots = $40 + $3.00 + $2.00 = $45.00.
2-Piece Construction
The IR-463SS / IR-464SS / IR-465SS (Larger), IR-423 / IR-424 / IR-425 Oversized option(s) are too tall to print as a single piece, so they ship as two halves with a horizontal seam across the middle of the plate. The two halves screw together using small screws included in the hardware kit.
- You will see a small horizontal seam at the join where the two halves meet. The seam is structural, not a defect.
- Painting the plate after assembly minimizes the visual appearance of the seam.
- For outdoor installs, apply a thin bead of clear silicone or paintable acrylic caulk along the seam line to seal out moisture.
- Once screwed together, the plate behaves like a single rigid piece.
How to Measure Your Old Box
Sizing Rule — The Plate Must Overlap the Wall Opening
Measure the wall opening — the hole cut in the drywall or siding, not the metal box behind it. The plate has to bridge that opening and land on solid wall all the way around, or it has nothing to sit against and will sink into the hole.
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Add 0.25" to 0.5" of overlap per side. Because every side gains, that works out to 0.5" to 1" added to the total height and width.
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Example: a 6" x 4" wall opening means ordering somewhere between 6.5" x 4.5" and 7" x 5".
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Going bigger is always safe. Extra size hides paint lines, wallpaper edges, and the ghost outline the old unit left behind. Nobody has ever complained that a plate covered too much.
The easy shortcut: most people simply order the plate the same size as their old intercom faceplate. If the old unit covered the opening cleanly, matching its outside dimensions will too — and you skip the math entirely.
Two measurements to take: the screw-hole center-to-center distance (so we drill them in the right spot), and the wall-opening height × width (so we know how big to make the plate). See the schematics below.
Step 1. Measure screw center-to-center distance
Step 2. Measure wall opening; add 0.25" to 0.5" per side
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Remove the old intercom faceplate — usually 2 or 4 screws around the edge. Don't worry about the wires, just leave them tucked behind.
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Measure the wall opening (height × width) — this is the hole in the drywall, not the box. The plate needs 0.25" to 0.5" of overlap on every side, which adds 0.5" to 1" to the total height and width.
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Measure the screw hole center-to-center distance — the existing screws or threaded inserts that held the old intercom. Vertical AND horizontal spacing matters.
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Decide on hole style (4 choices): (a) Countersunk Round Holes for exact vertical-mounted spacing; (b) Vertical Slots for vertical-mounted +/- 0.125 inch tolerance; (c) Horizontal Axis Mounting for sideways-mounted intercoms; (d) 4-Corner Screws if your original screw holes are unusable (stripped, lost, drilled into mortar) - the plate gets 4 corner holes instead and you mount it to the wall/frame/brick around your old box. 4-Corner Screws requires a plate at least 1 inch wider AND taller than your old opening - add about 1 inch to each dimension when you enter your size.
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Note whether your wires need a pass-through hole — will any wires come through the plate, or are they all dead/capped behind?
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Text us a photo at 833-326-6868 if you are not sure which size matches.
Cutout / Pilot Holes (Option 2)
Three choices for what comes pre-drilled in the plate, beyond the mounting screws that hold it to the wall:
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Blank - Countersunk Mounting Screws Only — Just the cover plate with countersunk screw holes to mount it to your wall. No doorbell pilot holes and no wire pass-through hole. Pick this for a clean cover with nothing else attached.
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Doorbell Pilot Holes (No Wire Pass-Through) — Pre-drilled pilot holes for mounting a video doorbell directly to the plate. No center hole for wire pass-through, so wires must enter from behind the wall (or the doorbell is wireless/battery). Doorbell mounting screws included.
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Doorbell Pilot Holes + Wire Pass-Through — Pre-drilled pilot holes for mounting a video doorbell, PLUS a center hole sized for low-voltage doorbell wires to pass through the plate. Doorbell mounting screws included.
Mounting Hole Style (Option 3)
Three choices for how the cover-plate mounting screws are oriented and shaped. Match this to how your old intercom was installed:
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Countersunk Round Holes (Vertical Axis) — Round, countersunk holes precision-printed at the nominal screw center-to-center spacing (countersunk for flat-head mounting screws so they sit flush). Screw spacing is on the VERTICAL axis - top and bottom - matching intercoms mounted upright. Pick this if your measurement is exact and your old intercom was mounted vertically.
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Vertical Slots (Vertical Axis) — Each screw hole is a 0.25 inch vertical slot instead of a round hole. Gives you 0.125 inch of wiggle room up and 0.125 inch down if your old screw spacing is slightly off from the nominal. Still on the VERTICAL axis. Recommended when you are not 100% sure of the measurement.
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Horizontal Axis Mounting (Sideways Intercom) — For old intercoms that were mounted SIDEWAYS - the plate mounting screw holes are on the HORIZONTAL axis (left-right) instead of the standard vertical axis. If you pick this AND a Doorbell Pilot Holes cutout option, the doorbell pilot holes will be oriented on the VERTICAL axis so a modern doorbell still installs upright.
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4-Corner Screws (For No Old Holes) — For when the original intercom screw holes are NOT usable - stripped, lost, drilled into mortar, or the wood/threaded inserts are gone. Instead of matching your old screw spacing, the plate gets 4 screw holes located 0.25 inch from each corner. You screw through these into the wall, frame, or brick AROUND your old box opening. Requires a plate at least 1 inch wider AND taller than your original box opening so the corner screws have material to bite into. Pick the Larger plate size for any model when you select this option.
🛠 Hardware included. Every plate ships with 2-4 black flat-head countersunk #6 mounting screws for attaching the plate to your wall or existing electrical box. 2-piece plates include 2-3 small screws to join the two halves at the seam. If you select either Doorbell Pilot Holes cutout option, the kit also includes the appropriate doorbell mounting screws, ready to attach your video doorbell directly to the plate. No need to buy additional hardware.
Installation
Tools needed: #2 Phillips driver. Drill optional. Painter's caulk optional. Multi-tester (only if any wires inside the box might be live).
What's in the box: Cover plate (1 or 2 pieces depending on size), 2-4 black flat-head countersunk #6 mounting screws for attaching the plate to your wall, and if you picked either Doorbell Pilot Holes cutout option, the matching doorbell mounting screws. 2-piece plates also include 2-3 small screws for the seam join.
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Turn off power at the breaker if any wires inside the box are live.
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Remove the old intercom faceplate and cap any wires you do not need with wire nuts.
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(2-piece plates only) Screw the two halves together along the seam using the small screws included for that purpose. Hand-tight is enough. Optional: thin bead of clear silicone along the seam line for outdoor moisture protection.
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Position the plate over the opening — line up with existing screw holes (or drill new ones). Slotted option gives you 0.125" of vertical wiggle.
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Drive the included #6 screws through the plate-mount holes into your wall or box. Hand-tight is enough.
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(Doorbell Pilot Holes option only) Attach your video doorbell directly to the plate using the included doorbell mounting screws.
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Caulk the perimeter with paintable acrylic if installing outdoors. Skip the bottom edge for drainage.
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Paint to match your wall if desired.
Lee Dan Splits Into Two Very Different Sizes
Lee Dan stainless apartment stations are common in older multi-family buildings, and the range divides cleanly in two - which matters, because the two halves need different plates.
The IR-463SS, IR-464SS and IR-465SS are the standard stainless stations. They use ordinary single-gang mounting at 3.281" center to center and are covered by 7.5" x 5.5", or 9" x 7" if you want margin.
The IR-423, IR-424 and IR-425 are the oversized units and they are a different animal: screw centers around 10.5" and an opening near 14" x 6.5". That exceeds the 12 x 12 printer bed, so those ship as two pieces with a splice plate. Check which family you have before ordering - the model number is etched on the stainless face or stamped inside.
FAQ
Will this fit my exact Lee Dan intercom?
Yes. The plate is printed to the numbers you enter, so it fits whatever opening you have - the Lee Dan IR-463SS, IR-464SS, IR-465SS, IR-423, IR-424 and IR-425 stations listed above are simply the ones we see most often. Measure your wall opening and your screw spacing, type them in, and we print to match. Unsure? Text a photo with a tape measure in the frame to 833-326-6868 and a real person will confirm before you order. Our Replacement Guarantee covers wrong-size swaps at no cost.
What sizes can I actually order?
Any size from 3 to 16 inches on either side, entered as decimals. Height and width are set independently, so 3 x 3, 6.25 x 4, 7.5 x 5.5 and 16 x 16 are all normal orders. You are never rounding to the nearest listed size.
What size plate should I order?
Measure the wall opening - the hole in the drywall or siding, not the metal box behind it. Add 0.25 inch to 0.5 inch of overlap per side, which works out to 0.5 inch to 1 inch on the total height and width. Going bigger is always safe; the extra hides paint lines and the outline the old unit left behind. Most people simply match the size of their old intercom faceplate.
Can I just pick a ready-made size instead?
Yes, and for most common openings that is quicker. Our
standard Intercom Cover Plate listing carries around 100 preset size and screw-spacing combinations covering the footprints we see most often. If one of them matches what you measured, order from there. Use this page when nothing on that list lines up.
How does the price work?
Your price is worked out from the size and options you choose, and it is calculated when the item is added to your cart. Pick your height, width and options and you will see the exact total before checkout.
What mounting hole layouts can I choose?
Five. 2 Holes - Vertical Axis is the default, countersunk top and bottom at the spacing you type, matching how nearly every intercom was installed. 2 Holes - Horizontal Axis for a unit that was mounted sideways. Vertical Slots turn each hole into a 1/4-inch slot with about 0.125 inch of play. 4-Corner Screws when the original holes are stripped, lost or drilled into mortar. No Mounting Holes gives a completely blank plate you drill yourself.
How exact does my screw spacing need to be?
Type the center-to-center measurement as a decimal - 5.25, 4.56, 3.28 - and we print it exactly as entered. The spacing box only appears when you have asked for two holes - choose No Mounting Holes and it disappears. If you are within 0.125 inch or not fully sure, pick Vertical Slots for tolerance, or 4-Corner Screws to skip the old holes entirely.
My old intercom was mounted sideways. Can you match that?
Yes. Choose 2 Holes - Horizontal Axis and the wall screws go left and right instead of top and bottom. If you also order doorbell pilot holes, those stay on the vertical axis so a modern doorbell still installs upright.
Do I need the center wire pass-through hole?
Only if wires have to come out through the face of the plate. Hardwired doorbells fed from behind the wall usually need it. Battery doorbells and dead capped-off intercom wiring do not. It is a simple yes or no and works with any hole layout.
What are doorbell pilot holes and do I need them?
Pilot holes are pre-drilled holes on the face so a video doorbell screws straight onto the plate. Say yes and a box appears for the doorbell make and model, so we drill the right pattern and include the matching screws. Using one of our mount bases instead? Type the mount name - for example "0-35 degree Swivel Base" - into that same box. Skip pilot holes if you only need a blank cover.
Will the plate hold up outdoors, and can I paint it?
Yes to both. Every plate is 3D-printed in UV-stabilized outdoor-grade PETG that will not yellow, fade or go brittle in sunlight, and handles -40F to 140F. Default finish is matte black, and PETG takes ordinary latex or acrylic paint after a light scuff-sand with 220-grit.
How is the 2-piece plate held together?
Anything over 12 inches in either dimension ships as two pieces with a horizontal seam, because it exceeds our printer bed. The halves are joined by a splice plate that screws to the back of the seam, with the screws included. It sits flat and solid on the wall; you will see a fine line at the joint from the front.
How do I tell which Lee Dan family I have?
Look at the model number on the stainless face. IR-463SS, IR-464SS and IR-465SS are the standard stations on single-gang spacing at 3.281 inches. IR-423, IR-424 and IR-425 are the oversized units with roughly 10.5 inch screw centers. They need very different plates, so confirm before ordering.
Why does my Lee Dan need a 2-piece plate?
If you have an IR-423, IR-424 or IR-425, the opening runs about 14 x 6.5 inches. Our printer bed is 12 x 12, so anything past that prints in two halves joined by a splice plate that screws to the back. It mounts flat and solid; you will see a fine seam from the front.
Can I reuse the screw holes on a standard Lee Dan station?
Usually. The IR-463SS through IR-465SS sit on the standard 3.281 inch single-gang pattern, so entering that spacing puts the plate on your existing anchors. If the stainless was through-bolted or the holes are chewed up, choose 4-Corner Screws instead.
✔ Replacement Guarantee — The Right Plate, Guaranteed
Send a picture of your existing intercom or box BEFORE you order. We will confirm the exact size that fits. If you order and it does not fit, we will send the correct plate at NO ADDITIONAL COST.
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Before you order: Text or email pictures of (1) your existing intercom installed on the wall and (2) the back box with the intercom removed (if accessible). We will confirm fit.
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If the plate does not fit: Send a picture of how it does not fit. We will ship the correct replacement at no extra cost.
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How to send pictures: Text/email to 833-326-6868 / shop@doorbellmount.com (real person, not AI).
