Show All ItemsMuch like, I imagine, every child who read comics or watched Batman or any of the numerous literary or pop-culture examples of secret doors leading to a Bat-Cave or secret passage/room, I've dreamt of having my own secret door hidden by a bookshelf. I mean, who wouldn't?Here's the thing, I am not a carpenter, electronics wizard, nor do I live in a Bruce Wayne mansion (I don't have a wood shop or even a work station, I have two bags of various tools), oh, yeah, and I live in NYC so space is not abundant. BUT, if I set my mind to something, I usually end up figuring out a way to make it work. This is an Instructable on turning ANY regular door on the wall into a Secret Bookshelf Door that hides what is behind it.The General Concept: Turn a regular door on the wall that opens out into the room into a hidden door by building a floor-to-ceiling bookshelf that has the width of just larger than the door frame (I will explain why "just larger"), where the bottom section of the bookshelf (that covers the door) can open when unlocked.

TWO KEY GOALS:(1) Make the bookshelf look like a bookshelf when it is closed, and(2) Make the lock/unlock mechanism a book that is pushed in within the bookshelf.NB: I have learned some valuable things from the few Instructables I have posted and just in general with building stuff:(1) Wear and use proper safety protection! I cannot stress more the need to stay safe. Yes, you are great with a router or a drill, but let's see you move faster than the Flash to avoid a minuscule piece of wood that chips off and flies at your eye at insanely fast speeds.(2) Protect surfaces ... if you are dealing with a wood floor, it is always good to cover it with protection so you do not scrape it.(3) Do not overfill a fish tank with too many fish for the space! Now, I know this Instructable does not have a tank or goldfish or fish at all, or even water, but I've found that those who read Instructables, in general, really get mad if you have too many goldfish to proper water ratio. Pictures in this section: Original door, finished door (closed & open)[I am entering this Instructable into the PROTECTED CONTEST ... if you like this Instructable, please please VOTE for it!

Thank you ahead of time, and enjoy!]Step 1: Take Off Door and Door Trim & Fix Any Structural IssuesShow All ItemsFirst things first, you need to remove the door* and any door trim so as to create a smooth surface to make it look like the bookshelf is directly against the wall. garage door company manhattan ks*If you already have a solid door and appropriate hinges to support the weight, then you do not need to remove the door. garage door opener companies calgaryI had a hollow wood door and two sub-par hinges that would not hold weight. used upvc door locksRemove the door by unscrewing the screws on the hinges that anchor them to the door frame.car window repair boardman ohio

I used a box cutter to remove the caulk and then gently pried off the trim (with a flathead screwdriver and hammer). electric garage door wiltshireWhat I found was a wonderful mess. garage door opener st louis moInstead of the door frame being anchored to studs, there were shims in place with screws driving the door frame into the studs a distance away. mk4 door panels for saleThe other great contractor work that was left me was that the spaces between door frame and studs were all different depending on the side. I measured the appropriate gap for each area (left, top, right), bought and cut wood to length, and then removed the screws on the door frame, removed the shims, and replaced the gaps with solid wood pieces, screwing in 2.5" screws to secure the door frame firmly to the studs ... this door is going to hold some weight so it needs to be properly anchored into weight-bearing structures.

After fully securing the door frame, I used Ready-Patch to fill any gaps and create a smooth wall surface. It took a few layers of patch as there was much to smooth.At this time, I also removed the molding on the bottom of the wall. They were old and I wanted to fully cut to size new molding to match later.Creative Doorway SolutionsOur hidden door bookshelves, hardware hinge systems and other creative doorway solutions are some of the most talked about home improvement innovations today. United We Stand, Divided We Fall“There should be no bitterness or hate where the sole thought is the welfare of the United States of America. No man can occupy the office of President without realizing that he is President of all the people.” - Franklin D. RooseveltCreative Doorway SolutionsOur hidden door bookshelves, hardware hinge systems and other creative doorway solutions are some of the most talked about home improvement innovations today. No man can occupy the office of President without realizing that he is President of all the people.” - Franklin D. RooseveltFLUSH MOUNTStarting at $599.00SURFACE MOUNTStarting at $1199.00FRENCH DOORStarting at $1698.00READY TO SHIPStarting at $1319.00SPECIALTY DOORSComing SoonHARDWARE KITSStarting at $139.95Skip the lines!

Order one of our Ready-to-Ship Doors!We have a limited supply of 4 different models that ship out Next Business Day! We can ship anywhere in the world.  Click the button to fill out a quote request form! Hidden Door Bookshelf & Hardware SolutionsWe have quickly become one of the leaders of the indoor doorway industry providing a variety of creative solutions for both homeowners and professional builders alike.   Our bookcase doors are by far the most popular products that we offer.  These include the Flush Mounted Bookcase, Surface Mounted Bifolding Bookcase and the Flush Mounted French style.  We’ve also expanded our doorway solutions with the new line of sliding barn doors!All of our bookshelf doors can be customized with accessories such as upper and lower cabinets and multiple types of locking systems.  You can even upgrade with specialty features like a wine rack or an automated opening system.For the professionals who would prefer to build their own bookcase, they can easily convert it to a hidden door by using our top of the line, patented hinges in one of our hardware kits.

What is the difference between the Flush and Surface Mount?People ask us all the time about what style they should order.  It really comes down to one main difference.  Would you like it to go inside an existing doorway to give the finished look of a built-in bookshelf that is flush with the wall, or do you have an opening you would like to conceal behind what appears to be a standard bookshelf, but is actually a bifolding bookcase that sits in front of the opening?Why buy from us?We’re not looking to simply sell you a product.  We want to provide you with a unique experience.  Just about everyone has wished they could have a secret room in their house and using one of our creative solutions you can easily add a secret bookcase door to your home or next project that is both beautiful and functional.  We pride ourselves on quality of our products and we want our customers to be happy.  If for any reason you are not satisfied we will gladly work with you until things have been made right.