Standard Bookcase Doors
A conventional doorway is often wasted space, but by installing one of our Hide-A-Way Doors, you can gain up to 20 cubic feet of additional storage!
The term "Hidden Doors" is often associated with bookcase doors, suggesting their primary use is to conceal rooms. However, these doors offer countless other practical applications beyond just hiding spaces.
Hide-A-Way Doors provides a variety of bookcase doors categorized into two main types: Standard and Concealment. While all bookcase doors have numerous practical applications, standard bookcase door designs focuses primarialy on utility and storage.
Our design may look simular to what other companies offer with the exception that all of our out-swing doors come with our patent pending TopSeal already installed making our standard doors more hidden.
-Product information below-
Standard vs. Alpha (concealment)
Intended Purposes
Our Standard Bookcase Door Design is similar to what other companies call
"Hidden Doors." Because we own the Alpha Door Design, we classify our bookcase doors as standard and designed for utility and storage. For top concealment doors please see our
Alpha Door Designs.
Limitations
The unique design that makes an Alpha Door an effective concealment door also comes with certain drawbacks, which might discourage customers whose primary intention is not concealment. Standard doors, on the other hand, do not have these limitations.
Customize It
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
Better Materials=Better Products
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. MDF also provies limited strenght, and for those reasons we choose not to use MDF
Manufacturing Techniques
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, unlike other manufacturers.
State-of-the-Art Finishing
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.
~MATERIAL CHOICES~
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.
Paint Grade
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.
Pine
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.
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Poplar
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
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
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.
Maple
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.
Paint or Stain Finishes
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
White Satin
Black Satin
No Finish
DIY Painting
Custom
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)
Stain & Clear Coat
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
Red Mahogany
L. Golden Oak
Walnut
Saddle
Cherry
English Chestnut
Determing Door Size
Rough Opening
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.
- To measure the width ("A"), start from the wall framing (stud) on one side and measure across to the other side. Measure at least 3 different spots and write down the smallest measurement
- To measure the height, from the floor* to the bottom of the header framing ("B") in at least 3 different areas and write down the smallest measurement
- To measure the wall or jamb depth measure from the outside of the wall covering (typically 1/2" drywall) to the other side of the wall making sure not to measure with the case molding attached ("C"). if the measurement varies some write down the largest width of the wall and go by that when ordering
*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.
Determing Door Size
Measuring from a finish opening (Existing Door)
- Open your door
- "E" measure across your opening from the surface of the jamb on the right to jamb surface on the other side, this measurement corilates to your door size (width).
- Make sure you measure from the furthest point and not from the door stop or the hinge
- "D" Measure from the top of your finished floor* to the underside of your finish jamb on the top, this measurement corilates to your door size (height).
*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.
Determining Swing Direction
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.
*Deep Wall Limitation Warning
*All in-swinging bookcase doors max jamb/ wall depth 6-1/2" No restrictions on out-swining doors.
Out-Swing Left
hinges on the right
Out-Swing Right
hinges on the left
In-Swing Left
hinges on the left
In-Swing Right
hinges on the right
Passthrough Clearance
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.
How to Determine Passthrough for In-Swing Doors
- Your Door's finished size
- Subtract 6-7/8" (6.875) from your doors width
- Total=E Passthrough Clearance
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)
How to Determine Passthrough for Out-Swing Doors
- Take your door's finished size
- To find "E" for door "A" Subtract door's width by 10"
- To find "E" for door "B" Subtract width by 12"
- To find "E" for door "C" Subtract width by 14"
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"
Locking and Latching Systems
Hidden doors are great if they fool the prying eye, need a little more assurance? We can help, have a look at what we offer.
Mechanical Latch
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.
Mechanical Key Lock
Accessible from the front only
Key Remote
Pair with electronic strike rated 1,000 for ft-lb of resistance
Key Pad Entry
Pair with electronic strike rated 1,000 for ft-lb of resistance
Thumbprint Reader
Pair with electronic strike rated 1,000 for ft-lb of resistance