Still pricy around 140.
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Use a combination square to mark a line on the back of the door parallel with the hinge side edge and inset inch.
You want to create a smooth canvas across the entire wall and door.
Remove any trim that s currently around the door.
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There are a few strong hinges specially designed for bookcase secret doors that can support a weight of 154 lbs.
A bit pricy given the fact that one hinge costs around 100.
Then make marks across this line 3 inches from the top and bottom edges as shown.
Another good choice is to swing the bookcase door above the baseboard and hang it on a center hung pivot hinge also especially designed for hidden bookcase doors.
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For this example only line 2 will be the hinge side of the hidden door.
Then with the right hinges in hand follow the steps below to install them.
Your first step is to choose the wall that you want to cover in panels.
Sub step 3 sketch the strike.
Screw the hardware in place.
Concealed cabinet hinges in 9 steps 1.
This type of hidden door is a bit easier since you can use a standard door that you ll then cover with panels.
Trace an outline for the spring hardware on the bottom corner of the door and use a jigsaw to cut out a notch.
Position the door slipping the pin into the socket and centering the spring hardware on the mark.
Drop a plumb bob from the pin hole in the socket and mark the floor.