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Contractor Grade Bookcase Hidden Door
No-frills, builder-grade, built for contractors and volume installs.
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$1,550.00 USD
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Description
Every Murphy Door is handmade in the USA in our Utah and Kentucky facilities by skilled craftspeople. Choose your face surface on this product: Real Wood Veneer (Walnut, White Oak, Maple, Knotty Alder, Red Oak), Paint Grade (smooth, paintable MDF). All built on solid hardwood face frames over an engineered MDF core for dimensional stability.
Over 200,000 orders shipped from our Utah and Kentucky facilities since 2012. Every order backed by the industry's most comprehensive warranty. Lifetime coverage on all hinges, structural steel, MDF cores, and labor. Five-year coverage on paint, stain, lacquer, and wood veneer. One year on electronic accessories. If your door arrives with shipping damage, even if the delivery was already signed for, we make it right. Replacement parts ship within 5–7 business days. See full warranty terms at murphydoor.com/pages/warranty-policy.
Our pre-assembled Contractor Grade Bookcase Hidden Door is the fastest, easiest way to have your very own secret, hidden door. This door can be configured as a right or left, in-swing or an out-swing door; with the most common door sizes in-stock!
All pieces of this kit arrive primed allowing you to paint your secret, hidden door any color your want.
Includes:
- Primed, Assembled Bookcase with (1) fixed shelf
- Primed, Unassembled Jamb - (2) side jambs, (1) top jamb, (1) threshold
- Primed, Unassembled Casing - (2) side casings, (1) top casing
- Complete Murphy Door Hardware Kit
- (3) Primed, standard adjustable shelves
4 Simple Steps to Complete:
- Paint* the bookcase, jamb, and casing*Murphy Door recommends sanding the bookcase, jamb, and casing with 180 grit sandpaper prior to painting.
- Assemble and install Jamb
- Install hardware, pre-drilled holes for easy installation
- Install casing after jamb and door have been installed
Pass Through Space
All of our flush mount hidden doors will lose pass through space and protrude into the room behind.
IN-SWING DOORS
In-swing doors lose less pass through space, but require wall clearance to fully open.
| Door Depth | Pass Through | Wall Clearance | Protrusion |
| 8-1/4" | Door width - 6" | 1-1/2" | 3-3/4" |
OUT-SWING DOORS
Out-swing doors lose more pass through space, but will not require wall clearance to fully open.
| Door Depth | Pass Through | Protrusion |
| 8-1/4" | Door width - 11-1/4" | 3-3/4" |
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FAQ
What is a hidden bookcase door?
A hidden bookcase door is a fully functional door engineered to look exactly like a built-in bookcase when closed. Murphy Door® units use precision hinges, flush-mount framing, and matched trim so the door disappears into the wall. When opened, it reveals a concealed room, safe space, or private passage. Murphy Door has served over 150,000 customers and invented the modern category.
What is the difference between a flush-mount and surface-mount hidden door?
A flush-mount hidden door installs within the wall opening so the door face sits perfectly level with the surrounding wall, creating a completely seamless look. A surface-mount door attaches to the wall face with a frame and trim, sitting slightly proud of the wall. Flush-mount installs are more architecturally convincing but require more precise rough opening preparation. Surface-mount is faster to install and works with most wall types.
Is it hard to install a hidden bookcase door?
Installation difficulty depends on your configuration. Murphy Door® panel kits are designed for experienced DIYers with basic carpentry skills and can typically be completed in one to two days. Fully assembled units include White Glove Delivery, meaning Murphy Door's professionals handle the complete installation. For flush-mount or custom configurations, professional installation is strongly recommended to ensure proper alignment and concealment.
How much force does it take to open and close a Murphy Door?
Very little — a slight pull is all it takes. Despite weighing 80 to 100 lbs, the door is balanced by our patented hinge system so it swings open and closed with minimal effort. Most people are surprised by how effortless it feels in person.
What sizes do Murphy Door bookcase doors come in?
Murphy Door bookcase doors are available in widths from 24" to 84" to fit virtually any standard or custom doorway opening. Standard heights follow typical residential door heights. Custom sizes are also available for non-standard openings — contact our team for sizing guidance if your opening falls outside standard ranges.
Are Murphy Doors suitable for DIY installation?
Yes, Murphy Door offers DIY kits along with detailed instruction manuals, support videos, and flush mount installation guides.
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