@AtlasCoatingsAndCons The hardware isn't inexpensive, but it's really the skilled finish carpenter that makes a door like this expensive compared to a standard swinging door. I'll take a highly skilled craftsmen and standard materials over a semi-skilled labor with expensive materials any day! And, yes I'm very blessed to have like minded clients who are willing to pay me to do it the right way. Appreciate your comments. Matt
*Hello there, I have requested your DVDs, for simpler and quicker approach to manufacture a shed **Allmy.Tips** I trust the substance are as you guaranteed it will be. Just I'm worried with the substance, it won't be anything but difficult to settle on a decision from the various plans.*
@italianpedro You can only see the hinges when the door is OPEN. They are full concealed when the door is shut. The door seamlessly blends into the existing wall panels and you can only tell it's a door when you push against the panel. Thus, the James Bond door! Thanks, Matt
@marine6 We looked at the SOSS hinges but they didn't offer the adjustability in the future. These Sugatsune hinges offer three ways of adjustability so they can really make the reveals perfect on all sides of the door. This is especially important with a wood framed house that will move/settle over time. The airplane parts were necessary because of the weight of the door. Magnetic cabinet latches don't have enough throw to push this heavy door out. Matt
Try Soss hinges. I'm using them on a job now, and I'll post a video review in a few weeks. They are the same style as these Sugatsune, but don't provide the same easy adjustments after install. But, they are 1/3rd the price or less. -Matt Risinger
@Doormarc Thanks for the comments. I've used this hinge on several hidden door installs now and it's an amazing piece of hardware, but it is pricey. I can tell you that in my opinion it's worth paying for! I've got many, many man hours into this hidden door and I can image that a lesser piece of hardware might sag or mis-align over time. This has been rock solid going on 18 months since these clients moved into this home. -Matt
@daytopotato I hear you on MDF. In most situations I prefer Poplar, but in this case we needed a super slick paint finish, it's in a house with no kids to ding it, and it's not getting daily use. Hard to beat MDF when a perfect paint finish is needed. It's stable and cost effective. -Matt Risinger
Thank you! I'm blessed with a very talented in-house carpentry crew that does amazing work. I love going to work knowing that my crew can pull off the toughest details with flawless precision. Thanks again, Matt Risinger
You were so young @Matt Risinger. Big fan of your channel. So much fun to see how different older videos were and see so many replies. Keep the good work.
I'm not sure the exact thickness maximum. Most of the doors I've used these hinges on were 1.75" doors clad with 1x materials. I don't see any reason you couldn't go 3 or 4" thick. Sounds like a cool door idea, what's the location? Best, Matt Risinger
@MagnificentKot Good question. It's only a magnet that holds the door closed so a push from the inside of 5-10 lbs of force would get you out. I'd venture to guess that a cat who got stuck in there would open the door with one good swipe of his paw. Best, Matt
@zeek3177 The spring is only on the touch latch and it's a very high quality part made for the airline industry. I expect many decades of service from that part. The door itself need to manually open once the touch latch moves the door out 1" for you to grab the door. Matt
@Jennifer Garcia: Appreciate the comments. It could easily be a panic room with an inside slide bolt. I would think the best panic room is one that no one suspects. Best, Matt
Thanks for commenting! The stairs you see in this video were custom fabricated by an Austin Metal artisan for this project. As a custom builder I regularly use metal fabricators for these type of projects and each one is different. Best, Matt
Love it. Could also be a panic room of sorts with a handle on the inside to close the door. No one would think there is a room there. Fabulous! Hanks for he idea.
My secret supplier is no longer secret... St Louis Designs in Austin TX. Google them for the website and you'll see that hardware on their homepage. Best, Matt
can only imagine the hardware for this door was around $500 or more.. knowing aviation parts prices.. wow. Great Great stuff. This type of work, working with exceptional pieces, hardware, and material is the only way to remodel. Jobs like this, where the customer wants the best, are few and far between, but when you get them you get to indulge in the best the industry has to offer! Awesome! Nathan Deneault Atlas Coatings & Construction
Too funny! Yes it's legal in many places to build your own house. Just be sure to check with your local building dept before going down that road. Best, Matt
Though it's no book shelf I think this is one of the best ones I seen in this playlist. watching it a 2nd time I realized the inside h as no handle... or can it simply be pushed open as it's only being held by a magnet?
@nickmathers Thanks for the offer but my business is in Austin, TX. I think you could do this in a drywall'd wall too. You'd probably use a solid core birch or MDF door and paint it all to match. Matt
The author does like to from scratch, th-cam.com/users/postUgkxbnOKZBE4evMO5V2vroHeCjq6d_MV6wJO shaping and trimming wood from large blocks into fine finished products. As another reviewer mentioned, most projects require a lot of high-dollar equipment that most of us don’t have the room or budget for. But, knowing how to do these things, even if we won’t be able to practise the full stack project, is still great.
That's such a neat idea! Looks great! My only concern is, what does the wall/door look like after a year of oily grubby hands pushing on it to open it?
you can probably ask your local machine shop or hackerspace if they can replicate it. it looks like it's mostly just a giant size soft-close magnetic door catch, and you can probably figure out how to make one and have someone machine the parts you need.
Great job, looks clean and flush. Within the next few years i will be building my first home and will be installing a hidden/safe room, one similar to yours.
Cool project, I've used the Soss hinges before on a front door, they give an awesome function to the door. I guess it was the HO or designer that decided to paint them?
All I need to shoot that video is a client who is willing to pay for it! Care to be the patron for that project? I'd love to do one in the house I'll build for you! Best, Matt
That is awesome. The owners should install some coat hooks on the outside of the secret closet door and hang some coats on it. When guest come over and take off their coats, they will see nowhere to hang their coats. Then the owner can open up the closet and surprise their guest's with all the extra coat hanging space.
Hello Mr. Risinger, could you please expalin the sealing and painting process for the MDF cladding or is this hidden door project detailed on the internet somewhere?
@MattRisinger @ 2:30 you can still see the hinges look at your video matt. as you say you didn't paint them so then theoretically you would still be able to see them.
i am in Trinidad and going into business on my own and these are the kind of stuff i am looking for to make me stand out from the rest, i design and build kitchens and i am always looking for new ways and things to make
Hi there! That's a lovely secret door you created. Please tell me, what if I'm accidentally locked inside. Would I be able to get out from within without anyone else's help?
I am specialized in placing hidden door-systems in Holland. For the costs of one of those hinges we buy 5 hidden hinges, including a magnetic lock (not a push-to-open).
Good question. I can't think of anything that fits off the top of my head. You might try better building hardware.com and see what they have. Best, Matt
Looks great. Could you use in a trapdoor. 2200mm long by 800mm wide. 8foot by 3 foot. Want to not see the hinges. Woukd need hydraulic struts hopefully opened and closed with a remote control button like the boot of a car. Thanks for any assistance guidance. Cheers Angus
HI MATT, AS ALWAYS THANK YOU FOR SUCH A GRAET VIDEOS. I'M IN THE PROCESS OF BUILDING MY FIRST HOME AND WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF YOU CAN SHARE INFORMATION FOR LADDER STEPS LIKE THE ONES USED ON THIS PROJECT. THANKS AND SORRY FOR THE CAPS, LOL
Matt, I just saw your video blog on installing the Sugatsune hinges. I was actually looking at the Simonswerk hardware for an outdoor build and followed the rabbit hole to your video. I want to build a door using 1"x 4" redwood planks and maybe redwood 2" x4"s for framing. What's the max thickness of a door for these hinges? 3"? 4"? More? Thanks!
@MattRisinger how much would it cost me to have you come to lousiville kentucky and set up 2 doors like that? can you do the same thing with drywall around the door? and blend the door in?
Will this door system allow the door to open flat to wall? I'm trying to use a hidden door access for laundry room. Needing space in doorway in case of removing washer / dryer.
i have a tiled wall where u slide the wall up and there's a ladder going down into the basement and the main enter is cemented SHUT. its completely hidden
why not have that room be an elevator that goes below the house to the basement? but instead of pushing on the door, that entire wall is made of smaller pressure sensitive tiles, that when pushed in a certain order open up to the elevator. the code can of course be set upon installation.
khagen06 The door is a "Stave Core" solid door that I ordered form my Millwork supplier. Nothing special except the core of the door is solid wood liad up in vertical strips similar to a glue-lam beam. Best, Matt
It would be epic if u opened the door and put like a switch, idk where, in the room and then it wuz used as an elevator to go down to a secret room like a layer and then replaced the closet with an empty closet, so it's like u were never there and nothing happened. Wouldn't it be awesome? I would love that :)
Good point! Although, you'd be surprised how small the bodies of slain zombies can be... Hopefully, my clients are merely storing coats or china in there. Matt Risinger
I'm not spamming, I don't have anything to do with manufacturers, just saying that there are a couple of factories/brands in Europe who make hidden door hinges for doors till 200 kg, which are 3-ways adjustable, can be build in with a router jig and are costing a fifth or less in comparison to the hinges I saw in the video.
saintlouisdesignsdotcom They are a hardware manufacturer in Austin TX that specializes in hardware for Aircraft cabins. Super nice hardware! St Louis Designs
Matt Risinger ur the best me and my sister and my cuzzin are living to together and we have the samething in are of are room and its amazing thank u for it all
@AtlasCoatingsAndCons The hardware isn't inexpensive, but it's really the skilled finish carpenter that makes a door like this expensive compared to a standard swinging door. I'll take a highly skilled craftsmen and standard materials over a semi-skilled labor with expensive materials any day!
And, yes I'm very blessed to have like minded clients who are willing to pay me to do it the right way. Appreciate your comments. Matt
*Hello there, I have requested your DVDs, for simpler and quicker approach to manufacture a shed **Allmy.Tips** I trust the substance are as you guaranteed it will be. Just I'm worried with the substance, it won't be anything but difficult to settle on a decision from the various plans.*
@italianpedro You can only see the hinges when the door is OPEN. They are full concealed when the door is shut. The door seamlessly blends into the existing wall panels and you can only tell it's a door when you push against the panel. Thus, the James Bond door! Thanks, Matt
@adamcentral007 It's just a magnet that holds the door shut. If you get stuck inside just push and the magnet will release and open the door.
@marine6 We looked at the SOSS hinges but they didn't offer the adjustability in the future. These Sugatsune hinges offer three ways of adjustability so they can really make the reveals perfect on all sides of the door. This is especially important with a wood framed house that will move/settle over time. The airplane parts were necessary because of the weight of the door. Magnetic cabinet latches don't have enough throw to push this heavy door out. Matt
Try Soss hinges. I'm using them on a job now, and I'll post a video review in a few weeks. They are the same style as these Sugatsune, but don't provide the same easy adjustments after install. But, they are 1/3rd the price or less. -Matt Risinger
Thanks for the complements! It may take some searching, but I'm sure you can find carpenters in Florida who can work at this level. Best, Matt
@Doormarc Thanks for the comments. I've used this hinge on several hidden door installs now and it's an amazing piece of hardware, but it is pricey. I can tell you that in my opinion it's worth paying for! I've got many, many man hours into this hidden door and I can image that a lesser piece of hardware might sag or mis-align over time. This has been rock solid going on 18 months since these clients moved into this home. -Matt
@daytopotato I hear you on MDF. In most situations I prefer Poplar, but in this case we needed a super slick paint finish, it's in a house with no kids to ding it, and it's not getting daily use. Hard to beat MDF when a perfect paint finish is needed. It's stable and cost effective. -Matt Risinger
Thank you! I'm blessed with a very talented in-house carpentry crew that does amazing work. I love going to work knowing that my crew can pull off the toughest details with flawless precision. Thanks again, Matt Risinger
You were so young @Matt Risinger. Big fan of your channel. So much fun to see how different older videos were and see so many replies. Keep the good work.
I'm not sure the exact thickness maximum. Most of the doors I've used these hinges on were 1.75" doors clad with 1x materials. I don't see any reason you couldn't go 3 or 4" thick. Sounds like a cool door idea, what's the location? Best, Matt Risinger
Oh, I like that idea. Hire my company and I'll make it awesome AND post the process to TH-cam! Best, Matt
The door is held in place by magnets so if you get closed it you just need to push and the magnets release with very little pressure. Thanks, Matt
@180Paintballer Now you're talkin'! Thanks for the complement... Matt
@MagnificentKot Good question. It's only a magnet that holds the door closed so a push from the inside of 5-10 lbs of force would get you out. I'd venture to guess that a cat who got stuck in there would open the door with one good swipe of his paw. Best, Matt
Oh yeah that sounds awesome. Now I just need the client to hire me to do it! Keep your eyes out for that future video... Matt
@zeek3177 The spring is only on the touch latch and it's a very high quality part made for the airline industry. I expect many decades of service from that part. The door itself need to manually open once the touch latch moves the door out 1" for you to grab the door. Matt
The door is held closed by 5 pounds of magnetic force. A small push on the door from the inside will open it up. Matt
@Jennifer Garcia: Appreciate the comments. It could easily be a panic room with an inside slide bolt. I would think the best panic room is one that no one suspects. Best, Matt
Thanks for commenting! The stairs you see in this video were custom fabricated by an Austin Metal artisan for this project. As a custom builder I regularly use metal fabricators for these type of projects and each one is different. Best, Matt
@italianpedro They are a satin nickel finish so we didn't paint them. -Matt
Bruce, He's a very nice guy and pays his bills on time...Matt
Agreed! I just need Mr Wayne to hire me and that video will be forthcoming... Best, Matt
Love it. Could also be a panic room of sorts with a handle on the inside to close the door. No one would think there is a room there. Fabulous! Hanks for he idea.
You can buy that latch from St Louis Designs. If you google their name that website pops up. Best, Matt
See the link in the description to take you to my blog where I've listed that supplier. Best, Matt
My secret supplier is no longer secret... St Louis Designs in Austin TX. Google them for the website and you'll see that hardware on their homepage. Best, Matt
can only imagine the hardware for this door was around $500 or more.. knowing aviation parts prices.. wow. Great Great stuff. This type of work, working with exceptional pieces, hardware, and material is the only way to remodel.
Jobs like this, where the customer wants the best, are few and far between, but when you get them you get to indulge in the best the industry has to offer!
Awesome!
Nathan Deneault
Atlas Coatings & Construction
I'm not sure how to respond to this... but thanks for watching. Matt
Too funny! Yes it's legal in many places to build your own house. Just be sure to check with your local building dept before going down that road. Best, Matt
Depends, How much money do you have?
Thanks buddy! Good hardware is pretty fun. Matt
Goto my link in the description and I put their website link. Best, Matt
There is no lock, only magnets hold it closed. One small push and the door opens. Matt
Though it's no book shelf I think this is one of the best ones I seen in this playlist.
watching it a 2nd time I realized the inside h as no handle... or can it simply be pushed open as it's only being held by a magnet?
@nickmathers Thanks for the offer but my business is in Austin, TX. I think you could do this in a drywall'd wall too. You'd probably use a solid core birch or MDF door and paint it all to match. Matt
The author does like to from scratch, th-cam.com/users/postUgkxbnOKZBE4evMO5V2vroHeCjq6d_MV6wJO shaping and trimming wood from large blocks into fine finished products. As another reviewer mentioned, most projects require a lot of high-dollar equipment that most of us don’t have the room or budget for. But, knowing how to do these things, even if we won’t be able to practise the full stack project, is still great.
That's such a neat idea! Looks great! My only concern is, what does the wall/door look like after a year of oily grubby hands pushing on it to open it?
you can probably ask your local machine shop or hackerspace if they can replicate it. it looks like it's mostly just a giant size soft-close magnetic door catch, and you can probably figure out how to make one and have someone machine the parts you need.
Is there any other hinges I can use that are also concealed but not
that expensive ?
Very Nice Job.. outstanding!
Great job, looks clean and flush. Within the next few years i will be building my first home and will be installing a hidden/safe room, one similar to yours.
@lordone69 Sorry, just added their website to an embedded comment on the video.
Cool project, I've used the Soss hinges before on a front door, they give an awesome function to the door. I guess it was the HO or designer that decided to paint them?
All I need to shoot that video is a client who is willing to pay for it! Care to be the patron for that project? I'd love to do one in the house I'll build for you! Best, Matt
That is awesome. The owners should install some coat hooks on the outside of the secret closet door and hang some coats on it. When guest come over and take off their coats, they will see nowhere to hang their coats. Then the owner can open up the closet and surprise their guest's with all the extra coat hanging space.
Hello Mr. Risinger, could you please expalin the sealing and painting process for the MDF cladding or is this hidden door project detailed on the internet somewhere?
I have no idea why I watched this but I enjoyed it.
@MattRisinger @ 2:30 you can still see the hinges look at your video matt. as you say you didn't paint them so then theoretically you would still be able to see them.
Matt, absolutely Excellent work Hoss.
magprob Thanks!
Matt Risinger hey Matt what kind of material is that for the wall?
i am in Trinidad and going into business on my own and these are the kind of stuff i am looking for to make me stand out from the rest, i design and build kitchens and i am always looking for new ways and things to make
Hi there! That's a lovely secret door you created. Please tell me, what if I'm accidentally locked inside. Would I be able to get out from within without anyone else's help?
I am specialized in placing hidden door-systems in Holland. For the costs of one of those hinges we buy 5 hidden hinges, including a magnetic lock (not a push-to-open).
Thank you. I’ve been looking for a set like this for a long time.
looks great i would not have painted the hinge but it looks great
Good question. I can't think of anything that fits off the top of my head. You might try better building hardware.com and see what they have. Best, Matt
Thank you Matt I really appreciate your quick response and thank you again for your advice.
Thanks for posting that. Very nice work you guys do!
Looks great. Could you use in a trapdoor. 2200mm long by 800mm wide. 8foot by 3 foot. Want to not see the hinges. Woukd need hydraulic struts hopefully opened and closed with a remote control button like the boot of a car. Thanks for any assistance guidance. Cheers Angus
that's incredibly cool man, i was looking for hidden hinges for my outside door and stumbled across this. thinking imma buy some tectus hinges :D
HI MATT, AS ALWAYS THANK YOU FOR SUCH A GRAET VIDEOS. I'M IN THE PROCESS OF BUILDING MY FIRST HOME AND WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF YOU CAN SHARE INFORMATION FOR LADDER STEPS LIKE THE ONES USED ON THIS PROJECT.
THANKS AND SORRY FOR THE CAPS, LOL
Matt, I just saw your video blog on installing the Sugatsune hinges. I was actually looking at the Simonswerk hardware for an outdoor build and followed the rabbit hole to your video. I want to build a door using 1"x 4" redwood planks and maybe redwood 2" x4"s for framing. What's the max thickness of a door for these hinges? 3"? 4"? More?
Thanks!
Thanks for the video, can you provide info on where to get the latch from.
@advancedtechnology21 I'd love to build you one.
Yes, my mistake. They are indeed painted.
Do you have a video showing how to router the holes for the hinges?
thanks, I think? Matt
just a quick question would you be able to get the door open from the inside of the room?
@MattRisinger how much would it cost me to have you come to lousiville kentucky and set up 2 doors like that? can you do the same thing with drywall around the door? and blend the door in?
Hey do you have links to the websites to purchase the hinges and the throw?
he done a really good job with those staries keep up with a good work
Will this door system allow the door to open flat to wall? I'm trying to use a hidden door access for laundry room. Needing space in doorway in case of removing washer / dryer.
i have a tiled wall where u slide the wall up and there's a ladder going down into the basement and the main enter is cemented SHUT. its completely hidden
can you tell me the actual name of the company that you got the magnetic latch from.
What's the name of the mfg in Austin? Very curious to check out their products. Thanks for a great video!
Would love to know where to find such a latch!
It's from a company that we had to talk into selling to us. I'm assuming they only want to sell to big orders from airplane manufacturers. sorry. Matt
um one question, wat happens when the spring breaks on the thing that swings the door open?
can you make my house exactly like that with all of the glass the cool stairs and most the hidden area
why not have that room be an elevator that goes below the house to the basement? but instead of pushing on the door, that entire wall is made of smaller pressure sensitive tiles, that when pushed in a certain order open up to the elevator. the code can of course be set upon installation.
Have you done any with stack stone on the front
If you get locked inside of it, is there a way to open it from the inside?
omg, the acoustics are amazing in that house!, WHY ARE YOU NOT SINGING!
Why did your guys paint such beautiful hardware?
Man what a great idea.. I think I'll do something similar for the mechanical room. Thanks..
@MattRisinger but its not that hidden if you can still see the hinges
@MagnificentKot all you'd have to do is push it with enough force to overpower the magnet on the latch, which i'd imagine would be quite easy
Hey Matt, can you share the model number you used for this door? Looking to do a similar project. Thanks!
khagen06 The door is a "Stave Core" solid door that I ordered form my Millwork supplier. Nothing special except the core of the door is solid wood liad up in vertical strips similar to a glue-lam beam. Best, Matt
Is their a video showing how to make that door?
It would be epic if u opened the door and put like a switch, idk where, in the room and then it wuz used as an elevator to go down to a secret room like a layer and then replaced the closet with an empty closet, so it's like u were never there and nothing happened. Wouldn't it be awesome? I would love that :)
How do you get out if the door slams shut behind you ???
Which is why I mentioned an electromagnet lock. Really strong and firmly held so the door never moves unless it's unlocked.
Good point! Although, you'd be surprised how small the bodies of slain zombies can be... Hopefully, my clients are merely storing coats or china in there. Matt Risinger
I'm not spamming, I don't have anything to do with manufacturers, just saying that there are a couple of factories/brands in Europe who make hidden door hinges for doors till 200 kg, which are 3-ways adjustable, can be build in with a router jig and are costing a fifth or less in comparison to the hinges I saw in the video.
saintlouisdesignsdotcom They are a hardware manufacturer in Austin TX that specializes in hardware for Aircraft cabins. Super nice hardware! St Louis Designs
@freekick129 YES AND YES! -Matt Risinger
What will happen if some one gets stuck inside? How do they get out?
where did you get the door latch
?
St Louis Designs. Google them.
Matt Risinger ur the best me and my sister and my cuzzin are living to together and we have the samething in are of are room and its amazing thank u for it all
That would make a good panic room. Throw a handle and lock on the inside and your set!
Good call! Yes it would! Best, Matt
Tennessee5006 Especially if you are Claustrophobic.... A panic room that causes you to PANIC..... NEAT.
id you just say parry sound ontario i went to the tim hortons foundation camp there