Building A Hidden Door In Drywall

Open the secret door and use superglue on the exposed edges of the drywall to stop any crumbling.

Building a hidden door in drywall.

First cut out a sheet of drywall to meet the exact dimensions of your door leaving a 1 2 inch section between it and the floor. Measure from the adjacent baseboard to the edge of the door. Using glue and 1 1 4 screws counter sink the screws attach the brace to the back side of the door panel 6 from the pivot edge as shown above. The drywall needs to be as thick as the original drywall on the wall.

That leaves a smooth wall so whatever you put in front of the opening will sit tightly against it. The miter faces the gap. Cut a piece of baseboard to that length making a 45 degree miter cut along the end covering the wide gap between the door and jamb. Install the drywall onto the door.

Keep the trim so you can reverse the process if desired at a later date. This video sponsored by sugatsune hardware https su. In this video matt jordan will show you a super hidden room behind a locked keypad in a shiplap wall. Glue the piece of interior wall paneling over the drywall making sure any patterns match those already on the wall.

Select the plywood waste and cut a piece 2 x the length of the door panel for the door extension brace select the 2 brace. First remove all the trim boards if any from around the door to the space you want for your secret room.