On September 11, 2026, Murphy Door® shared a mix of product videos, a playful hidden-door moment, and a tribute to the lives lost on September 11, 2001.
Murphy Beds and Parents
The day opened with a video celebrating how much parents love Murphy Beds. Watch it on Instagram.
Play Time Gets an Upgrade
A second video showed how a Murphy Door® hidden door can make play time a whole lot more fun. See it in action in this reel.
Never Forget
Today, we remember the lives lost, the heroes who stepped forward, and the families forever changed by September 11, 2001. We will never forget.
The team wrapped the day by addressing one of their most frequently asked questions, putting two options side by side and inviting followers to weigh in on which they would choose. Cast your vote on this reel.
The posts
parents love Murphy Beds! View on InstagramPlay time just got a whole lot more fun with a Murphy door⛏️👾 View on InstagramToday, we remember the lives lost, the heroes who stepped forward, and the families forever changed by September 11, 2001. We will never forget. 💙🇺🇸 View on InstagramOne of our most asked questions!! Which one would you pick?🔐 View on Instagram
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Heads up: Surface Mount overlays a
finished wall. Finish the drywall, paint, and trim around
the opening before install, or exposed studs will show.
Measure the width of the existing door jamb (green).
Measure the rough opening width, stud to stud.
Enter your existing door width below
Enter your rough opening width below
Enter a whole number of inches (0–199).
That’s outside our standard sizes.
Call 801-436-5918
for a custom order.
Measure the height
Measure from the floor to the top of the existing door jamb (not the
door-stop).
Measure the rough opening from the floor to the header.
Enter your existing door height below
Enter your rough opening height below
Enter a whole number of inches (0–199).
That’s outside our standard sizes.
Call 801-436-5918
for a custom order.
Choose your jamb depth
Measure the depth of the existing door jamb (edge to edge, green),
then pick the closest match.
Measure the wall thickness (drywall face to drywall face), then pick
the closest match.
Choose your door handing
Surface Mount is Out-Swing only. In-Swing isn’t available for
this mount type.
Your Door Measurements
(make these selections for a proper fit)
Before You Install: Finish Those Walls First
Surface Mount sits over a fully finished opening: drywall,
paint, and trim done, just like an existing doorway. If
you’re still mid-construction, finish those edges out
first, or the raw sheetrock and framing around the door will
stay visible once it’s mounted.
