What support does Murphy Door provide for installation?

Murphy Door provides downloadable instruction manuals, step-by-step support videos, and specific flush mount installation guides.

How many customers has Murphy Door served?

Murphy Door is trusted by over 150,000 customers worldwide.

What materials are used in Murphy Doors?

Murphy Doors use an MDF or plywood core with 3/4" solid hardwood face frames and cabinet doors, available in paint-grade or wood veneer options.

What is Murphy Door's shipping policy?

Murphy Doors ship curbside via third-party freight carriers with scheduled appointments; estimated delivery times are for convenience only and all sales are final regarding shipping delays.

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.

Where are Murphy Doors manufactured?

Murphy Doors are proudly made in the USA at manufacturing facilities and showrooms in West Haven, UT and Lexington, KY.

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Hidden Bookcase Door

Name: Hidden Bookcase Door
Brand: Murphy Door
SKU: FMA
Price: 1440.0 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.75 (79 reviews)

1,100-lb hinge. 300-lb door. Lifetime warranty. Hand-built in Utah.

$1,440.00 USD

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The original hidden bookcase door. Hinge tested to 1,100 lb. Door rated for 300 lb of books. Hand-built in Utah and Kentucky since 2013. Hundreds of thousands installed.

Over 200,000 Murphy Door systems built in our own Utah and Kentucky facilities since 2013 — and every one 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.

Every Murphy Door is handmade in the USA by skilled craftspeople using real wood veneers and solid hardwood face frames, delivering the timeless beauty of natural wood with the superior stability and durability your home deserves. Our Hidden Bookcase Door easily replaces any door in your home and can be configured in-swing or out-swing with a wide range of wood types, paint colors, and stains.

Engineered to carry weight. The hinge is tested to 1,100 lb on a vertical ball-bearing system. The door is rated to hold up to 300 lb of books and decor while still operating smoothly — so you can fully load every shelf without compromise.

Backed for life. Backed by Murphy Door's limited lifetime warranty on every hinge, pivot system, gas piston, mounting bolt, structural steel reinforcement, MDF core, and labor. 5-year warranty on paint, stain, lacquer, mechanical locks, veneer, and plywood face. 1-year warranty on electronics. See full warranty terms at murphydoor.com/pages/warranty.

Standard lead time 15-25 business days. Custom hardwoods, custom sizing, or entablature options add 5-10 business days.

What’s included: Delivered pre-hung in a jamb and fully assembled. 3 standard adjustable shelves. 1 standard fixed shelf. Special-order cabinets and custom configurations are available — call 1-888-458-5911 or email help@murphydoor.com for a quote today.

Shelf Depth:
Our doors come with 3 adjustable shelves and 1 fixed shelf. Doors over 90"/92" RO will have 5 standard adjustable shelves and 1 fixed shelf. Doors under 63"/65" RO will have 4 standard adjustable shelves only.

Average Door Weight:
Average door weight is 125 to 150 lbs depending on width, height, options, and locking system. Due to door weight we do not recommend 12" deep Bookcase Doors over 40" wide. Door will hold up to 300 lbs but we cannot guarantee rated weight for doors over 36" wide.

Entablature (optional):
Height: 7-1/2"
Width: Entablature width varies depending on door width. Top is 12" wider than door, bottom is 6" wider than door.

Existing door

Existing Door Width	Door Size to Order
23.5″ - 24″	24″
25.5″ - 26″	26″
27.5″ - 28″	28″
29.5″ - 30″	30″
31.5″ - 32″	32″
33.5″ - 34″	34″
35.5″ - 36″	36″

When will I receive my Murphy Door?

Lead and Rush Times refer to time it takes to design and build your door. Please allow additional time for shipping.

Standard Production Lead Times*

Unfinished - 1-3 weeksPainted/Stained - 3-5 weeks

*Lead times are an estimation and are not guaranteed.

Rush Option - $599*

Bump the line and save time - up to 50% shorter lead time!NO CANCELLATIONS/CHANGES on Rush Orders or Warranties.

*Add-ons such as locking systems, cabinet doors, casing, and entablatures may ship separately at a later date.

Shipping

Estimated 8-12 business days.

Shipping refers to the time it is picked up from our facility to the time it arrives by truck to your destination. Delivery is curbside, which means the door is unloaded and left by the curb. The driver will not take your door inside your house.

You will have time to inspect your door before accepting. If there is concerning damage, you may refuse delivery. For further information on shipping, east coast shipping, and shipping outside the continental US see our help page.