Hidden doors: design features

A secret door is a construction that is not easy to notice, as it is part of the wall. It will easily complement any interior and help to add mystery to the room. A secret entrance is often necessary so that no stranger can find it, or so that some personal belongings are kept behind an unusual door.

There are many different ways to create an interesting hidden entrance. You can hide the entrance during repairs or buy a specialized design that will imitate any piece of furniture.

Secret doors can be purchased in several variations. If desired, buyers can buy the product in the store or contact the private workshop to get an individual option.

Most popular stealth door models:

• Cabinet imitation - This is the easiest way to visually hide the entrance. In this case, the cabinet can be closed, or it can be open, that is, have shelves;
• Chiffonier imitation - in this case, the canvas looks like a wardrobe door or, for example, a kitchen unit;

• For painting - such designs have no handles. To open the entrance you need to click on the canvas in a certain place or push it. This method is good because the finishing coating is not easy to see the doorway. It can imitate tile, brick, and even wallpaper;
• Mirror design creates a sense of a mirror beyond which it is impossible to see the passage. This is also convenient in aesthetic terms - anyone who wishes can enjoy their reflection in the mirror at full human growth.

By type of construction, a hidden door can be sliding, pivoting and hinged:

• Sliding system - the ideal solution in the absence of excess space.To open the door you will need to manually move the canvas or install an automatic system;
• Swivel system works thanks to a complex mechanism consisting of retractable rods. Therefore, it can rotate around its axis;
• But the swing design requires free space. In the open form, it is rather bulky and can interfere with the movement of residents around the apartment.

Hidden designs are distinguished by their versatility. They can be installed in any room, be it a room in an apartment or an office room. They lack traditional loops, so the mechanism remains invisible to the ordinary look. Hidden items can have a secret surface on one or two sides.

Interior doors with a hidden box are made of various materials. But most often manufacturers use chipboard, which is easiest to decorate. The box itself is made of wood or metal. In this case, all components are mounted on the same level with the walls.

Custom-made doors have a finish identical to the mount location.After installation, they are decorated in the color of the walls (painted with paint, plastered with wallpaper or plastered).

The canvases in the factory finish are not completely invisible. Usually only the box is hidden, and the borders of the canvas are clearly visible. Often they are not even going to hide them and are made of frosted glass, mirrors or enamel.

The size of the secret door can be any - it all depends on the individual characteristics of the room. Standardly, the design has dimensions: 200x60 cm, 200x70 cm, 200x80 cm and 200x90 cm. Non-standard dimensions are from 190 cm to 270 cm in height.

The hidden design includes a door cassette, a box, overhead or hidden hinges and a lock.

Hidden in the wall canvases achieve this effect due to invisible loops, which are mounted in a special frame. Choosing the design of the hidden installation, it is necessary to determine the type of design: under the finish or factory products.

Choosing the construction of secret installation, you must take into account the features of the apartment:

• Swing doors can be installed only in large apartments, but sliding systems will fit in small-sized houses;
• You can resort to using this type of doorway, if there are different doors in the room. This may be the main reason for creating additional paintings, for example, in the dressing room. And if the doorway does not have an aesthetic look, then it is better to pay attention to the hidden type of fittings for painting or tiling;
• The secret door is ideal for non-standard openings. Sometimes it is the only option to design an atypical space. Thanks to its different configurations, it can be installed under the stairs, in the attic with sloping ceilings, etc .;

• It is possible to pick up a secret canvas to increase the luminous flux, since some models, due to the absence of a standard box, create a wide light opening;
• The designs in the ceiling with an invisible box have a wide range of finishes. They can be dissolved in the room and not worry that they do not fit into the interior.For example, they can be in drywall, imitating a wall;
• It is appropriate to use invisible canvas in combination with active wallpaper, when you cannot mount a doorway in the finished drawing;
• It is necessary to mount the box still at the repair stage, therefore this type of construction is inappropriate for unprepared walls;

• It is very important to take into account the dimensions of the doorway and the leaf itself, and to purchase the desired product in advance;
• The cost of installing a secret passage is more than the installation of a traditional interior product. Therefore, stopping the choice on expensive accessories, it is necessary to estimate the financial opportunities correctly;
• It is impossible to use a hidden pencil case if the style of the room does not allow it. For example, classics require luxury and the use of natural materials, and a secret door can play only a supporting role;
• Also, do not think about installing a secret design when replacing a standard door frame. After all, its installation is possible only with simultaneous replacement of the wall covering.

A great many manufacturers of doors are focusing on hidden structures, as they are becoming more and more popular now.But not all brands deserve special attention, because the reviews about them are either negative or simply absent.

The best manufacturers of hidden doors, according to most buyers:

This factory for many years engaged in the creation of designer products of the highest quality. The company tries to keep up with the times, and therefore works with leading Italian experts. Choosing products "Sofia", you can become the owner of a refined and unique product, which is made in a single copy. Product quality can be seen with the naked eye - symmetry, smooth surface, neat joints and noiseless opening mechanism. Among other things, the products have high performance properties, which allows them to maintain their characteristics for a long time.

The company manufactures invisible doors with the use of expensive Italian fittings, which are characterized by increased strength and sound insulation. The wide model range allows you to choose a product for every taste. To increase sound insulation, each canvas is filled with a special insulation that has a low thermal conductivity.The frame itself is made of natural pine and MDF.

The brand that produces the highest quality door models. They are manufactured using innovative technologies and taking into account European standards. Due to this, the products have reasonable prices in combination with the Italian style and new developments.

Brand, known in the Russian market for more than 10 years. It gained particular popularity due to affordable prices, high quality, convenience of models and their aesthetic appearance. In addition to the production of hidden structures, the company is engaged in providing comprehensive services for the design of premises.

A large company with its own warehouses and retail areas. Thanks to modern equipment and innovative technologies, its products have high quality and best performance properties. The cost of goods may be different, it all depends on the configuration and design.

The company is engaged in the production and sale of interior doors. All products are certified and manufactured under the strict supervision of professionals. To purchase the best option, customers can apply forassistance to the company's consultants, who will tell in detail about the features of each model.

The company has been producing hidden door leafs for more than 20 years, which has proven itself in the modern market. The company can order a product of any complexity at affordable prices. It cooperates with other companies and design studios to take into account the movement of fashion in the manufacture of its products. During the working week, Sadero manufactures a high-quality product and delivers it to anywhere in Russia and the CIS.

The brand is a manufacturer of high-quality stealth doors with a different configuration. The manufacturer is good in that it can make the product according to the customer’s sketch, taking the minimum margin for its complexity. The plant is personally engaged in the delivery and installation of structures and is fully financially responsible for the problems on its part.

The factory produces and sells ready-made interior doors with installed fittings. The company offers its customers to use the installation instructions posted on the official website.Thanks to its own plywood production, the company easily fits within the time frame for creating products. A variety of design variations make the brand popular among buyers.

The company produces hidden door leafs for painting. For this, high-quality and safe materials are used, and the opinion of leading professionals is taken into account. Anyone can consult with the manager of the company to clarify all the nuances of the products, their equipment and operating conditions.

Secret rooms always attract with their mystery, therefore, when planning the placement of aisles in the house, secret doors are often used behind which any room can hide:

• A secret entrance under the stairs looks very interesting, which can hide behind a rest room or a study;

• A corner closet can serve as a secret passage, and behind it there can be a storage room;

• The best option to hide the entrance to your personal account or safe is to install an invisible door in a bookcase;

• You can remove the safe from prying eyes with the help of a mirror, behind which there will be a doorway;

• Even a massive dresser can become a hiding place, hiding the entrance to a special room.

To install the door leaf with a hidden box was made correctly, you should follow the advice of experts:

• They recommend to carry out the preparatory work with special attention to remove all defects in the wall in which the door will be installed. You need to know how to paint or glue the wall and the canvas itself to make them invisible;
• The canvas should be strictly vertically arranged to exclude the possibility of its spontaneous closing or opening;

• It is very important to know the depth of planting and the amount of foaming required so that during operation no part interferes with the normal functioning of other elements;
• If you plan to further pasting the canvas, then you need to properly prepare the profile base. To do this, use drywall, which will level the surface and a good finishing work;
• The main thing is that the chosen type of construction not only does not interfere with free movement and is invisible, but also fits well with the interior.

The secret door in the house or apartment can be made with their own hands.For example, it may be a closet with a hidden passage to another room. You can see a detailed master class of this process in the next video.