Hide-A-Way Doors provides a variety of bookcase doors categorized into two main types: Standard and Concealment. While bookcase doors have numerous practical applications, many people appreciate them simply for their utility and storage. Our standard door designs are similar to those offered by other companies and come with the TopSeal already attached. However, if you seek something more discreet, our Alpha Doors are the perfect choice.
An Attic Door is essentially a smaller version of a Standard Bookcase Door, except that it lacks the fixed middle shelf found in Standard Bookcase Doors, and typically features full-length cabinet doors.
Attic Doors by name simply means smaller doors. They range in height from 36" to 68" tall. Doors for openings taller than 68" please see our standard bookcase doors.
An Attic Door can be installed anywhere in your home, subject to local building codes. Our doors are not fireproof or weather-sealed, so we recommend consulting with a local licensed contractor to add these features after installation.
Fancy the concept but yearning for a unique twist? We have several options on the order form to personalize your order. Have an idea for something a bit different? We are interested to hear your idea, you can shoot us an email: designs@hideawaydoors.com or you can give us a call: 888-928-4534
Like a well built house, it starts with a good foundation. At Hide-A-Way Doors it all starts with real wood, not MDF.
MDF, or Medium Density Fiberboard is essentially sawdust bound with binders and dangerous toxic chemicals.
We spend extra effort in manufacturing to save you time during installation. Because we use real wood we are able to use pocket screws instead of large nails that would create huge holes to fill in the trim. Our doors arrive with the trim attached and ready to install.
Using only top quality Lacquers and Solvents for furniture grade finishes, Hide-A-Way Door's finishing department are a team of devoted individuals dedicated on delivering only the best quality of paint and stain finishes.
Just like a well built house starts with a good foundation, same is true for our doors. At Hide-A-Way Doors, our doors are handmade using only the finest materials that provide strength and durability for years to come. We carry 6 different types of domestic wood types in stock, we can also special order other types of domestic and exotic wood species at your request.
Crafted from finger-jointed pine, our paint grade is the most cost-effective material we offer. It arrives with a light primer layer from the manufacturer. However, units that are shipped unfinished might require additional primer layers due to the glueing and sanding process during assembly, which can remove some of the initial primer.
Also known as Pine Select has very few, if any knots and can be painted or stained (with the use of softwood conditioner). Pine is very soft and scratches and/ or dents easily. Pine Select is somewhat inexpensive and for the most part, is readily available.
Poplar wood offers a blend of strength and smoothness, making it ideal for achieving exceptional paint finishes. Its sturdy nature ensures durability, while its smooth surface provides an excellent canvas for paint application, resulting in a flawless final look. Poplar, however, creates mixed results when staining because of wide variations in coloring.
Red oak, renowned for its solidity and exceptional strength, proves an excellent selection for bookcase doors. While it readily absorbs stains and clear coats to enhance its natural beauty, it resists paint application due to its grain characteristics.
Knotty Alder, prized for its rustic charm, offers superior strength compared to pine, making it ideal for various projects. Its characteristic knots add character and visual interest, perfect for achieving an authentic rustic aesthetic in your bookcase door.
Soft Maple, chosen for its availability and ease of use compared to Hard Maple, offers numerous benefits. Its density and smooth, tight grain pattern make it ideal for painting, while its exceptional strength resists dents and scratches better than pine or poplar. With fine grain patterns and consistent colors, it's perfect for woodworking and cabinet making. Moreover, Maple's ability to take stains effectively allows for versatile finishes, mimicking the look of pricier woods like hickory, walnut, or cherry.
In Stock Options for Paint or Stain finishes. Custom Colors: Our system is set up for furniture quality finishes using lacquers and solvents that have to be sprayed on and cannot be rolled or brushed. We can match just about any color of paint or stain but require a sample on the same type of wood be sent to us:
Hide-A-Way Doors, LLC- 325 S. Sugar Hollow Rd - Morristown, Tn 37813
DIY Painting
We use only the finest lacquer based paints for top quality furniture grade finishes. To match custom colors we require a sample on the same type of wood to be sent to:
Hide-A-Way Doors, LLC
325 S. Sugar Hollow Rd - Morristown, Tn 37813
(please label with your order number)
The following 6 in stock colors are all with Maple wood, results may vary from photos or when changing wood species. Custom stain colors are welcome, please see more information
For accurate door sizing, it's recommended to measure your opening from the wall's framing, commonly referred to as the Rough Opening or "RO." To determine the actual size of your door subtract 2" from the width and the height of your RO measurements.
*It is of utmost importance to consider the flooring when determining the height of your door. If you measure the height before installing the flooring, the door may not fit properly.
*It is of utmost importance to consider the flooring when determining the height of your door. If you measure the height before installing the flooring, the door may not fit properly.
Navigating swing directions for doors can be perplexing. Door swings change depending on perspective; for instance, a door's front may have hinges on the right, but from the rear view, the hinges are on the left. While some companies determine swing solely based on the hinge side, we at Hide-A-Way Doors utilize our 35+ years of experience in custom building and remodeling to establish the terminology offered on this site. Our swing direction is specifically focusing on normal interior residential doors. It's essential to understand that other manufacturers may adopt different methods for determining swing directions. Therefore, we encourage you to familiarize yourself with our approach and how we manufacture our hidden bookcase doors, as Hide-A-Way Doors cannot guarantee alignment with other manufacturers' determinations.
*All in-swinging bookcase doors max jamb/ wall depth 6-1/2" No restrictions on out-swining doors.
hinges on the right
hinges on the left
hinges on the left
hinges on the right
Passthrough Clearance refers to the available space within a doorway that allows people, furniture, or other objects to move through safely and comfortably. In the case of a bookcase door, a portion of the doorway is occupied by the door's depth, leaving the remaining area known as "Passthrough Clearance."
*All bookcase doors can be removed from their hinges to create more passthrough clearance if needed.
Example: 36" wide door -6-7/8" = 29-1/8 (E-Passtrhough Clearance)
D: Min adjacent wall clearance needed for A= 1.5" B=3.5" C=5.5" (C: all Bedroom Organizers, Wine Glass, and Double Sided Doors)
Example: for an 8-1/4" Deep Out-Swing Door that is 36" wide the passthrough clearance is 26"
D: Min adjacent wall clearance needed for ABC= 1.5"
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Each bookcase door is furnished with a mechanical latch. This latch bears the weight of the bookcase and its contents when the door is not in use, and it also secures the door in the closed position*. Installation of the latch is required after the door has been properly installed and adjusted, as detailed in the installation manual.
*The mechanical latch is not a lock or part of a locking system.
Accessible from the front only
Pair with electronic strike rated 1,000 for ft-lb of resistance
Pair with electronic strike rated 1,000 for ft-lb of resistance
Pair with electronic strike rated 1,000 for ft-lb of resistance
