Check to make sure that the hole you drill is large enough to fit the magnetic key into but not so large that any gap is noticeable.
How do you make a hidden wall panel.
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.
Transform one into a great hidden wall safe to stash your small valuables.
In small spaces such as the bathroom you want the interior to be as simple as possible.
Just like you would if you had a barn door or other door into a.
You will want to paint the rosette and the key to match and that will add a bit to the dimensions.
Follow along as he walks you through the mechanics and the magic of creating your own hidden gem.
Because it s a storage room we slide open the wall do what we need to do and then slide the wall closed.
Step 1 find the right spot.
The solution can be a hidden storage compartment built into the wall or in a narrow nook.
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.
Tom used butler door hardware and chamfered notches to make a swinging door that disappears seamlessly into its surroundings when it s closed.
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.
Yes the wall slides into the hallway there was no other way to do this.
But it hasn t been a problem.
Make it match the walls.
First you need to locate a non load bearing wall that s covered by an interior wall panel.
If we need to walk in the hallway we just slide the wall a bit.