Build A Secret Closet Door

X8 poplar side stiles.

Build a secret closet door.

The hinges on these hidden doors are positioned to the left when you re facing the door and you push the door into the room. You will need a bookcase that has a height and width that is slightly larger than that of the closet along with hardware supplies and tools. Secret doors and hidden rooms provide safety and security from theft and home invasion. Inswing secret doors will lose 6 inches of walkway space.

Obtain an armoire or free standing closet the larger and taller the better as long as it is appropriately scaled for the room. If you aren t prepared to go headfirst into a woodworking project you can try out this easy to make and removable fake bookcase door with faux book handle. You can choose from the following four combinations. I wanted to discuss my pool cue rack secret door and explain how i came up with th.

If you re building this project in an existing doorway you ll first need to deal with any door stops to allow the door to swing in both directions. Download the cultist for how to install a secret swinging door here. X4 poplar rails and center stile. Unlike some of the other bookcase doors this one is not an actual shelf and is simply a facade.

Cut a door size portion out of the back of the piece of furniture and screw the remaining back to the existing door opening leading to the secret room. When considering hidden doors be cognizant of the door handing. Subscribe to join the mr. Hey guys i m back with a quick video talking about building a secret door.