So many of you leaving negative comments. It's a normal home owner. Not like she's going to be leaving her Van Gogh's in there. Another great video gives me the ideas and knowledge to do it myself.
Fits well into my space, I painted the back green. It's very easy to customize just the back if that's something you want to do. I would suggest sanding it first before painting, I got a little impatient. The shelves th-cam.com/users/postUgkxM8H4CjCb79vzeyvgaFMdzmLm88oVFPMkare pretty small so keep that in mind if you're going to have it horizontal that some books won't fit. I like the snug look that it has. Good small shelf if you don't have much space, but not too small. Simple to put together, though you'll need your own tools, a screwdriver and a mallet/hammer, it's easiest to do with another person.
Just love the way that lady was trying to hold the board with her fingers while you were cutting it with that saw. You and her were lucky to have NOT had kick back at that exact moment.
It's a secret door that looks like a door. I don't get what the point of that is. Lol. How about not having the door recessed into the wall and have it pivot outwards so that it'll look like an actual book case.
If it's going to be used as a panic room, you always make the door swing inwards so it cannot be jammed shut by debris from the outside of the room in the event of a tornado or hurricane. If it's just moderately-well hidden storage, I guess it wouldn't matter too much, but it likely only looks like a door because you're predisposed to seeing it as one by watching them change it. The average passer-by wouldn't know.
anybody else wonder why on earth she put her hand in front of his skilsaw?! I'd pull back so fast if someone put their hand in the path of any power tool I was running
not that it did without all that extra weight. if you wait for the end they show you a close up of the latch at the bottom of door, when it closes it pushes the door up and then drops down when the door latches shut but that could be poor fitting on the installers part i guess
Such a gorgeous book - each shed is unique and inspiring, and I love all the tiny details Kotite features to help readers imagine how to create their own She Sheds th-cam.com/users/postUgkxe9yi0sulKgsp0VJJCIrLWWkvVqcU7LFR . The feature on Dinah's Rustic Retreat is like something from a fairy tale. It's really inspiring to see how creative all these ordinary people are in making beautiful and useful spaces on a modest scale.
This is awesome! This may be a dumb thought but I'm wondering if this kid of doorway can be achieved with it opening out instead of having to push it in?
I love this! I’ve always wanted a writing room with a hidden door bookcase (preferably leading to the stairs to an attic office). But lately I’ve wanted the hidden door to be the front of the Tardis from Doctor Who with the double doors like in the show.
Good idea 💡. I'm looking into hiding my door to my master bedroom. The have two bedroom entry doors on the right of the upstairs hallway and one bedroom door on the left of the hallway This has has me thinking of my possible options
Love this idea! We have a 1 bedroom house and use a sliding barn door for the bathroom but unfortunately it doesn't give as much privacy as I'd like, so we are gunna use a bookcase door instead!
Cool concept, relatively easy install when the murphy style door is already assembled....the purpose of it being a hidden door is basically defeated by the relatively poor finish quality and exposed gaps though.
pictures for all these bookshelf doors show it pivoting outward but seams this only pivots inward. This is a problem if you want to use it for a hidden closet or small compartment.
The ones that pivot outward often (but not always) leave a track over time in the carpet, giving away the door. If the purpose is a panic room, it is also useful to be able to push it open while running without stopping to open it towards you. There are pros and cons to each design
A lot of people install magnetic child safety locks from Home Depot. The idea is it'll lock a door or cupboard until a magnet is put in the right place. Then you just build a magnet into a trinket or picture frame and use that as the "key."
I agree on the hidden part. If it is to serve as a panic room put steel brackets on the back of the door, and on the inside wall on each side of the door. Use a 2" x 4" piece of rectangular steel tubing bar that can be dropped in place across the door when your inside the room.
I agree, the latch is the biggest flaw although there are several other improvements that could be made. It is already denting the wood down there, sure to get much worse with more weight and more time
Ok... as nice as this video is, the most important part, which is the installation of the hardware and distance required to account for the swing of the shelf is not on here. I just purchased the Murphy Door Hinge kit and it comes with very little instructions on how much clearance you need for the size shelf you're looking to make into a door. If anyone has ANY insight on this please reply. I've watched countless videos and have come up with very little for an IN-SWING Murphy hinge installation.
Since I am a novice at rehab, I thought his tips were great, I learned how the door functions and once painted up and some nice trim, it will be nice. Would like see a hidden door that is not a bookcase or cabinet, just wall. Overall, I liked it.
Hidden doors in plain drywall are virtually impossible. However if you don't mind adding some decorative trim then it can be fairly easy to disguise a door as a wall. Check this out for example th-cam.com/video/R1ZS43Vt8G8/w-d-xo.html
My parents home burned years ago, it had a similar setup. Instead of being recessed though, it just appeared to sit against the wall. It had small caster wheels on the bottom to help it open smoothly
![This bookshelf has a secret... [Secret Door Bookcase Build]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/9lHflXBRKRU/mqdefault.jpg)
So many of you leaving negative comments. It's a normal home owner. Not like she's going to be leaving her Van Gogh's in there. Another great video gives me the ideas and knowledge to do it myself.
I like that it was pointed out that the material was meant to be painted rather than stained. That is a solid bit of info.
Fits well into my space, I painted the back green. It's very easy to customize just the back if that's something you want to do. I would suggest sanding it first before painting, I got a little impatient. The shelves th-cam.com/users/postUgkxM8H4CjCb79vzeyvgaFMdzmLm88oVFPMkare pretty small so keep that in mind if you're going to have it horizontal that some books won't fit. I like the snug look that it has. Good small shelf if you don't have much space, but not too small. Simple to put together, though you'll need your own tools, a screwdriver and a mallet/hammer, it's easiest to do with another person.
The framing around that bookcase looks terrible
makes it look like a door as well
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I'm pretty sure they aren't done, unless you watched the whole episode and they left it like that.
They were done!
Completely agree. Yuck
good install video, but I would've used a better trim around the door for sure
I think the trick is to have matching recessed bookcases next to the hidden door bookcase.
Yeah the one door-sized bookcase by itself is a bit conspicuous.
I really like the personality of the man helping here.
This guy does some phenomenal work.
I hope the MDF "casing" was a temporary fix, because it honestly looks horrible, especially since I know Tom can do much better.
Just love the way that lady was trying to hold the board with her fingers while you were cutting it with that saw. You and her were lucky to have NOT had kick back at that exact moment.
use scrap wood...
Actually kickback would have pushed the wood, along with her hand away from the blade. Might cause a bruise at the most.
It's a secret door that looks like a door. I don't get what the point of that is. Lol. How about not having the door recessed into the wall and have it pivot outwards so that it'll look like an actual book case.
so true
Lee C. many houses (80s build comes to mind) have built-in bookshelves like this, so it looks natural
I completely agree, you'd need to have at least two more cases next to it for it to look natural.
If it's going to be used as a panic room, you always make the door swing inwards so it cannot be jammed shut by debris from the outside of the room in the event of a tornado or hurricane. If it's just moderately-well hidden storage, I guess it wouldn't matter too much, but it likely only looks like a door because you're predisposed to seeing it as one by watching them change it. The average passer-by wouldn't know.
Well if you do that you could just put a regular bookshelf infront of it.
anybody else wonder why on earth she put her hand in front of his skilsaw?! I'd pull back so fast if someone put their hand in the path of any power tool I was running
EXACTLY!!
That made my backside pucker.
William Hutchinson I………… I think it’s time for me to get off the internet. Lol
do thay make it 4 in deap and swing out or a mirror on the wall
It was not in the path it was to the side
The space under the door pretty much gives away the “secret” door!
A recessed Bookshelf/ Door ...Room. I Love it, great Idea. Now thats how to hide a room !!!...Bravo, Well Done !!!
The light switch the was for the closet is right by the new book case, which also give it away
I’m just here to read all the comments,from so called know it alls. Gotta love all the TH-cam experts.
The bwox is made of MDF and the face is made of pwopler
Bill from PA,
hysterical! 😂
The huge gap under the door/bookshelf is a dead give away.
ROBERT BUTLER yeeup
So what. It's still need and reminds me of the old movies that had hidden bookshelf/doors that baffled Police.
ROBERT BUTLER you could fix that with trim and paint
It should swing out and the trim should go to the floor. That would hide it much better.
i dont think they really care about being stealthy . it's mainly decorative and functional
Can’t believe she’s going to paint that beautiful trim and door.
"Hey, this bookshelf has a light switch!"
🤣🤣🤣🤣
Awesome build and you jacked the finish! That casing is hurting my eyes
I would also trim out that bottom so it looks complete. Also the trim needed to be 1/2” wider. Huge gaps on that right side.
Rushed for time? Maybe she had a tire delivery that afternoon?
Wouldn't it be odd that there was just this one bookshelf inside your wall?
Got that sinking feeling that as soon as the weight of the books are put on it, it won't open and close smoothly.
not that it did without all that extra weight. if you wait for the end they show you a close up of the latch at the bottom of door, when it closes it pushes the door up and then drops down when the door latches shut but that could be poor fitting on the installers part i guess
Such a gorgeous book - each shed is unique and inspiring, and I love all the tiny details Kotite features to help readers imagine how to create their own She Sheds th-cam.com/users/postUgkxe9yi0sulKgsp0VJJCIrLWWkvVqcU7LFR . The feature on Dinah's Rustic Retreat is like something from a fairy tale. It's really inspiring to see how creative all these ordinary people are in making beautiful and useful spaces on a modest scale.
Loved the video. I want to do the same for my home. Can you tell me where you got the door from?
This is awesome! This may be a dumb thought but I'm wondering if this kid of doorway can be achieved with it opening out instead of having to push it in?
*kind of
trun it around and have the book case on the other side
I love this! I’ve always wanted a writing room with a hidden door bookcase (preferably leading to the stairs to an attic office). But lately I’ve wanted the hidden door to be the front of the Tardis from Doctor Who with the double doors like in the show.
So you want the hidden door to look like a double doors? Sounds more like a door than a hidden door.
Love this old house!! You guys truly teach all the cool stuff. Ignore the haters.
What haters lol. Everyone loves this show
Good idea 💡.
I'm looking into hiding my door to my master bedroom.
The have two bedroom entry doors on the right of the upstairs hallway and one bedroom door on the left of the hallway
This has has me thinking of my possible options
Not Tommy's best work if i may say.
hahah Truth!
4:47 .. yeah.. I'm glad you used that square ..
LMAO!!! I didn't even see that the first time around. Wow, he was way off of that guide.
LOL
Probably because of the floor wasn't leveled had to compensate
I would like an option for it to be automatic.
I want to press a button turn a switch or half way pull out three books in sequence and it opens.
Always start with hinge side jamb being plumb
Es verdad no conosco alguien como tom silva es un sabio para la carpinteria felicidades tom silva eres el mejor
Nice video. I like it so much !!! John from Greece!!!
I need to find some of these popluh trees.
Love this idea! We have a 1 bedroom house and use a sliding barn door for the bathroom but unfortunately it doesn't give as much privacy as I'd like, so we are gunna use a bookcase door instead!
Odd question, but does anyone know what wood her original door is made from? I have a similar door I need to match in my house(almost identical)
Pine
I wonder why MDF was used for the casing instead of using the old molded casing?
Bad hidden door design. It looks like a hidden door.
In their defense it looks more like a hidden room than a hidden door.
Looks more like a door, nothing hidden about it.
Stevie Wonder: " I see a door that is a bookshhelf."
I think they're not done with it yet.
They haven't even painted it yet, chill. Lol
I would love to see how it looked after everything was completed. Cool idea if you have the real estate.
If you have a door lol
Cool concept, relatively easy install when the murphy style door is already assembled....the purpose of it being a hidden door is basically defeated by the relatively poor finish quality and exposed gaps though.
That was kinda my thought too. Looks good from a distance, but probably won't last. The friction latch will be the first failure point.
$1800. For just the door. Hinges add another $40.
Murphy Door is the bomb!
pictures for all these bookshelf doors show it pivoting outward but seams this only pivots inward. This is a problem if you want to use it for a hidden closet or small compartment.
The ones that pivot outward often (but not always) leave a track over time in the carpet, giving away the door. If the purpose is a panic room, it is also useful to be able to push it open while running without stopping to open it towards you. There are pros and cons to each design
What does it mean when you say set the scribe to the over all filler. How do you determine that
That piece he cut to level the jamb... does it not need a piece on the other side as well?
I'm in Sydney Australia, can you purchase these bookcases already built? I'd love to hide my laundry door.
This is awesome, I want one as my room door but I want the shelves inside the room and have the outside looking like a dead end!
Hello there. Great job!!!👍. Where would I buy the hinges?
That HORRID trim ruined the whole project!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The original door wasn't level, so when you install you would fix the sheet rock gap. Or use different trim. I went with something more decorative.
SuperWoodyboy also the bottom of the door wasn't I did all you could tell it was a door
????? what the hell are you trying to say...sounds like yer talking with a mouth full of pebbles or a head full of rocks!
The door trim looks like shit and for a professional to finish a job looking like that is just wrong....10 year old kid could have done better!
SuperWoodyboy thats right
What kind of pivot hinge, you use
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I want to get one of these doors so I can hide all of my tires!
hahaha I thought that's what he said. wtf is she using it for?
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What??
Is she a tire smuggler?
Like tires full of drugs?
I have questions
I like this but it needs a secure latch too make it a true secret entry
You can do that by using a gate latch and the book unlocking mechanism.
A lot of people install magnetic child safety locks from Home Depot. The idea is it'll lock a door or cupboard until a magnet is put in the right place. Then you just build a magnet into a trinket or picture frame and use that as the "key."
Its also much too loud, what if you were trying to hide
I agree on the hidden part. If it is to serve as a panic room put steel brackets on the back of the door, and on the inside wall on each side of the door. Use a 2" x 4" piece of rectangular steel tubing bar that can be dropped in place across the door when your inside the room.
Bat family is that you guys?
Have fun working that friction latch when you’ve loaded up the shelving unit with books and crap. Poor design.
I agree, the latch is the biggest flaw although there are several other improvements that could be made. It is already denting the wood down there, sure to get much worse with more weight and more time
Stuff on those narrow shelves is going to fall off every time you have to shove the door open.
Is there a video how to make shims?
what door manufacturer did they use ?
How many times has tripped over that threshold. Is it about an inch above the floor level?
Excellent solution, nice book did you used
What's up wit the trim
Ok... as nice as this video is, the most important part, which is the installation of the hardware and distance required to account for the swing of the shelf is not on here. I just purchased the Murphy Door Hinge kit and it comes with very little instructions on how much clearance you need for the size shelf you're looking to make into a door. If anyone has ANY insight on this please reply. I've watched countless videos and have come up with very little for an IN-SWING Murphy hinge installation.
I love that ideal. Where can I get the bookshelf name of company?
Mr Pennyworth & Mr Wayne approve of your work!
I still like it might look better once she stains and paints but really how much can you put on those shelves?
maybe fake books,plastic vases,plastic plants...
Welcome to another episode of "This Old Meth Lab".
Russell Anderson 😂😂
Russel Anderson, That was hilarious.
*After Joey builds the huge entertainment center*
Joey: "You turn and slide. Turn and slide."
Chandler: "No, you throw it out!"
"I'll bet you five bucks you can't fit in there".
"Cha- Ching!"
Seems like there should be a 'hidden' lock of some sort.
Locks only keep honest people out.
Why the hell was she holding the wood as he was cutting it?
Good job Tommy!
muy bien disculpen no se ingles, como se llaman ese tipo de bisagras
GRACIAS DIOS LOS BENDICE !
Why do you remove that trim for cheaper painted trim?
Very good job!
What type of drill is that?
Where can I find this ironmongery?
How does that pin he slides into the too not slide out?
Who is the manufacturer of this shelf system? How can they be contacted?
Me inside with the book door closed
“Honey can you push the case in I’m stuck here again”
He makes it look so easy ❤👍
What does the other side of the door look like?
unfinished mdf sheet. should be solid core.
Can’t believe that lady is going to paint all the wood!!
Where did you order that door/bookshelf shown in the video?
Www.themurphydoor.com
The only thing I would add on to this is adding some sort of trim to fill the lower gap
What about the sides where there was a HUGE gap?
the way it's flush is a straight giveaway.
should be bumped out more
there are problems with this design, but I don't think this is one of them. I've seen a lot of recessed bookshelves in my day.
What’s the name of the company that sells these door please? Thank you
Why not use the original door trim?
my question too!
Since I am a novice at rehab, I thought his tips were great, I learned how the door functions and once painted up and some nice trim, it will be nice. Would like see a hidden door that is not a bookcase or cabinet, just wall. Overall, I liked it.
Hidden doors in plain drywall are virtually impossible. However if you don't mind adding some decorative trim then it can be fairly easy to disguise a door as a wall. Check this out for example th-cam.com/video/R1ZS43Vt8G8/w-d-xo.html
I like how they did show the finish product
what was the cause of the fire? friction latch with 150 pounds on it.
1:52 please move your hand!
Anyway to lock it so it can’t be pushed open by anyone?
Hay guys, can you give me name of the company that make that hidden bookshelf. Ron
Where can I purchase one of these doors?
Great video but what company makes the hidden doors?
The reason men don’t like doing house improvements for wives? It just makes it nicer for the next husband.
That is sum funny stuff dude😂😂😂
Todd Rey maybe if you did some of those improvements your wife asked for, there wouldn’t be a next husband.
Michael K problem is it’s never enough you’ll keep on doing it till you become her slave
What drill does Tom use in this clip?
+lenhister festool
Deborah B Thanks!
+lenhister It's the Festool CXS Compact Drill Driver. Just search for festool 564274. Probably not available everywhere.
jumpfok Thanks for the specific model number!
Or Milwaukee or Makita but i would buy impact driver instead drill. It's much better for screwing and you can also drill some holes.
Hi, how can I open the door but out? I have no space inside.
My parents home burned years ago, it had a similar setup. Instead of being recessed though, it just appeared to sit against the wall. It had small caster wheels on the bottom to help it open smoothly
That's severely cool! Thanks Tom!
What is the company that sells those
Where can I get this door ?