{"id":14773,"date":"2024-08-12T16:16:16","date_gmt":"2024-08-12T16:16:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.projectsmallhouse.com\/blog\/?p=14773"},"modified":"2024-08-12T16:17:53","modified_gmt":"2024-08-12T16:17:53","slug":"two-kits-to-build-a-hidden-panel-secret-room-and-step-by-step-instructions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.projectsmallhouse.com\/blog\/2024\/08\/two-kits-to-build-a-hidden-panel-secret-room-and-step-by-step-instructions\/","title":{"rendered":"Two Kits to Build a Hidden Panel Secret Room and Step-by-Step Instructions"},"content":{"rendered":"

Murphy Door has been selling hardware and kits to create secret room doors for a while now. The doors look like shelves or other furniture, but are actually doors that smoothly swing open to reveal a doorway.<\/p>\n

Their new Hidden Panel Murphy Doors can be invisible when closed and open completely, not covering the doorway at all.<\/p>\n

See all of the Murphy Door Hidden\u00a0 Door \u00a0 Kits<\/strong> available on Amazon<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Hidden Panel Murphy Doors can be invisible when closed.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The new hidden panel doors are flush, flat, on both sides. When they are closed, they can be invisible, especially if you have the right molding.<\/p>\n

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Hidden Panel Murphy Doors can be installed to swing in or out.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The doors pull or push to swing open. The doors can be thin, very thin. The shelf murphy doors take up some of the doorway width. The new Hidden Panel Murphy Doors don’t really take up any space at all.<\/p>\n

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Hidden Panel Murphy Doors can swing completely open and leave a wider doorway than other secret doors.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The Hidden Panel Murphy Doors can open completely, leaving a wide opening.<\/p>\n

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Hidden Panel Murphy Doors can swing in or out
Hidden Panel Door Hardware Kits
Complete Hidden Panel Door Kits<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Hidden Panel Murphy Doors can swing right or left and pull or push open.<\/p>\n

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Hidden Panel Murphy Doors can be invisible when closed.
When open, hidden panel doors take up very little doorway space.
Hidden Panel Door Hardware Kits
Complete Hidden Panel Door Kits<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The door can be trimmed and finished to be completely hidden when it is closed. When the door is open, there is plenty of space to walk through the doorway.<\/p>\n

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Complete Hidden Panel Murphy Door Kit<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Murphy Door Complete Hidden Panel Door Kits<\/h2>\n

There are two kits. One is less expensive that has only the hardware. You can buy the Murphy Door Hidden Panel Door Hardware Kits<\/strong> on Amazon<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The one that has everything is the easiest one is complete. It has everything, including wood pre-finished in black, white or unfinished to paint or stain yourself.<\/p>\n

The Hidden Panel Murphy Door Kit comes complete with all the necessary components for installation. This includes the door panel, hinges, door handle, and mounting hardware.<\/p>\n

Murphy Door Complete Hidden Panel Door Kits<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

You will need some tools. The instructions require a drill with Phillips head drive, 1\/8″ hex wrench, adjustable wrench or 3\/8″ wrench, clamps, 1\/2″ countersink bit, 3\/8″ countersink bit, 36″ level, mallet hammer and shims.<\/p>\n

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Complete Hidden Panel Murphy Door Kit
Door Panel, Door Jambs, Thresholds and Molding<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Step-by Step instructions walk you through assembling the pre-cut pieces in your opening.<\/p>\n

Step-by Step Hidden Panel Murphy Door Kit Instructions<\/a><\/p>\n

Kits are available to fit most standard openings. They come in 24″, 26″, 28″, 30″, 32″, and 36″ wide. Shims and additional molding help the kit fit even less common doorway sizes.<\/p>\n

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Complete Hidden Panel Murphy Door Kit
Top: Emtek Edge Pull
Center: Removable Top Hinge Pin, Adjustable Bottom Hinge Pin, Top Removable Hinge Pin Housing, Bottom Adjustable Hinge Pin Housing, Hinge Pin\u00a0 Removal Tool, 1\/4″-20 x 3\/8″ Set Screw, Top and Bottom Hinge Bearing Plates, Top and Bottom Hinge Door Plates
Bottom: Two Magnetic Catches and Strikes, 4mm Hex Wrench<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The complete door kit includes the hardware for the hinge side as well as hardware to pull the door and magnetic catches to hold it in place.<\/p>\n

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Complete Hidden Panel Murphy Door Kit Screws and Pins
Lag Screws, Confirmat Screws, Wood Screws, Flat Head Screws, Euro Screws and Spring Pins<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

All of the fasteners are included, too.<\/p>\n

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Hidden Panel Murphy Doors
Hidden Panel Door Hardware Kit<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Murphy Door Hidden Panel Door Hardware Kits<\/h2>\n

The Hardware Only Murphy Door Hidden Panel Door Kit only has the hinge side parts.<\/p>\n

Step-by Step Hidden Panel Murphy Door Hardware Only Kit Instructions<\/a><\/p>\n

The instructions begin with a threat. This kit is for experienced carpenters<\/strong>. Finishing carpentry and cabinetry are skilled professions.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Murphy Door’s patent pending panel door hinge system is for experienced carpenters interested in a DIY door project. Our hinge will support a single door weighing up to 200lbs while functioning with ease. Finishing carpentry and cabinetry are skilled professions. We provide hinge templates based on the doors that we build. Additional stiffening hardware or bracing may be necessary to prevent bowing or warping of thin profile panel doors.<\/p>\n

Murphy Door CAN NOT assist with the customization process if you choose to design\/build your own hidden door.<\/p>\n

Murphy Door Hidden Panel Door Hardware Kits<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

So if you are thinking about DIYing this, don’t call them if you get into trouble changing things around. There is a template and there are step-by-step instructions to built your own door to swing in or out.<\/p>\n

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Hidden Panel Murphy Doors Bottom Hinge Assembly Components and Pin Removal Tool<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

These are the pins that support the doors as it opens and closes.<\/p>\n

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Hidden Panel Murphy Doors Top Hinge Assembly Components and Assembly<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

This is the top<\/p>\n

The instructions cover making the components are installed to push or pull the door open with the swing on either the right or the left.<\/p>\n

The included template shows where to pre-drill for each hole pattern.<\/p>\n

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Hidden Panel Murphy Doors Bottom Hinge Assembly Components and Assembly<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The components are strong enough to support a door that weighs up to 200 pounds, up to 36″ wide.<\/p>\n

You can use the instructions and materials list for the complete kit to help you figure out what you will need to make your own kit.<\/p>\n

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