How Do You Make A Hidden Wall Panel

In small spaces such as the bathroom you want the interior to be as simple as possible.

How do you make a hidden wall panel.

Step 1 find the right spot. Follow along as he walks you through the mechanics and the magic of creating your own hidden gem. You ll need an area 3 feet square and you should select an area on the wall that s at least partly covered by baseboard picture frames or anything that will help conceal the inevitable small gap around the door. First you need to locate a non load bearing wall that s covered by an interior wall panel.

You will want to paint the rosette and the key to match and that will add a bit to the dimensions. To make sure a wall is non load bearing get the opinion of a licensed general contractor knock a small head sized hole in a non load bearing wall where you intend to install the secret panel. Make it match the walls. So any large pieces of furniture or shelves would only clutter the space and make it look less airy and spacious.

Masonite smooth flush hardwood solid core interior slab door about 65. Just like you would if you had a barn door or other door into a. Because it s a storage room we slide open the wall do what we need to do and then slide the wall closed. Transform one into a great hidden wall safe to stash your small valuables.

Tom used butler door hardware and chamfered notches to make a swinging door that disappears seamlessly into its surroundings when it s closed. Yes the wall slides into the hallway there was no other way to do this. But it hasn t been a problem. The king of random shows how you can install one of these with a blank panel in front of it or you can go the more hidden route and actually have a working outlet involved.

On the wall behind the rosette i attached a large fender washer to give the magnet something to grab. After putting your box into the wall you can cover it with a piece of drywall patch it with drywall mud and paint over it but this will make it impossible for you to access.