custom door project

purvisj2 · 04-03-2011, 07:53 PM

So I recently made a wall dividing two rooms, In a garage apartment that I play around with. It has an opening 34 1/4 inch wide and 81 inches tall. The wall is a box frame, covered with drywall. What I am planning to do is make a boxframe for the door, and use drywall to close it, so that it blends in with the wall when closed, and creates a "secret" room. More for fun then anything. I was wondering at how much clearance I should give for the hinges so that it can close pretty tightly, and maybe some ideas on a "handle" that blends in. Thanks in advance

Tangelo · 04-07-2011, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by purvisj2

So I recently made a wall dividing two rooms, In a garage apartment that I play around with. It has an opening 34 1/4 inch wide and 81 inches tall. The wall is a box frame, covered with drywall. What I am planning to do is make a boxframe for the door, and use drywall to close it, so that it blends in with the wall when closed, and creates a "secret" room. More for fun then anything. I was wondering at how much clearance I should give for the hinges so that it can close pretty tightly, and maybe some ideas on a "handle" that blends in. Thanks in advance

I think this is what your looking for, Soss Heavy Duty Concealed Hinges.

For 1-3/4" and 2" door thicknesses.
Hinge is completely concealed when door is closed.
Hinge opens a maximum of 180 degrees.
Made from high strength plated steel and heavy duty zinc alloy castings.
For full size doors.
Reinforced nylon at wear points for long life.
Matching screws are included.
Mortise depth 1-19/32"

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