On September 18, 2026, Murphy Door® shared a trio of short videos on Instagram, each touching on the idea that hidden doors fit more lives and spaces than most people expect.
Things You Didn't Know Existed
The day opened with a reel inviting viewers to reconsider what's possible in their own homes. The surprise-factor video kept things brief, letting the product speak for itself.
The final video of the day made the case that space is rarely the obstacle people assume it is. The any-door-can-be-a-hidden-door reel closed out the day on an encouraging note for anyone who has talked themselves out of the idea.
The posts
things you didn't know existed 🤯 View on InstagramThe perfect gift for the book lover in your life 💭📚 a hidden door for a secret book nook View on InstagramANY door can be a hidden door, you always have the space for it😏 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.
