How It Works

It all begins with imagining the potential of your hidden door. Are you looking to improve security or are you drawn to the novelty of a hidden door? Either way, there’s a place in your home for a Murphy Door.

Consider functionality. Our bookcase door is perfect for concealing a man cave or safe room, but a hamper door would make a great addition to your bedroom or laundry room. Determining how you will use your door will lead you to the perfect style.

Grab a tape measure — that’s all you need.

This step is important; take extra care when measuring. For a hidden door to be truly “hidden,” a perfect fit is necessary. We recommend you always double-check your measurements before completing your order.

Select from 8 wood types, including oak, maple, knotty alder, cherry, paint grade (standard and moisture resistant), hickory and walnut. Then, select from a variety of finishes, including a mix of stains and paint colors, to match the existing style of your space.

4 9/16 inches is the standard, most common size for a door jamb. However, we also offer 6 9/16 inch jambs and custom jamb depths to accommodate walls of all sizes. (Review the video in Step 2 above for help measuring your jamb.)

Finally, select a front and rear casing style — standard or fluted. Standard casing is flat style molding, while fluted casing is molding with grooves or “ribs” that run the length of the trim. We recommend looking at the existing molding in your spaces to determine which would fit best.

If you need your door sooner than 4 to 6 weeks, select “rush production” which expedites your order to be completed in 3 weeks or less.

The swing direction dictates the space into which your door will open as well as which side of the door will be hinged to the frame. Choose the same options as your existing door, or think about the function and design of the connecting spaces to determine the best option.

Depending on your door style, you may also need to select options such as your cabinet hardware, cabinet door style, chalkboard or mirror finish, or your desired number of shelves. Each door style’s customizations will vary.

Some door styles include the option for our popular mechanical key and lock system. This allows you to lock the door from the “front” of the hidden door, or the side that features a specific design. The locking system will be included in your shipment but will require additional assembly.

Your door is not installed at delivery. For what to do after your door arrives, see Step 5 below.

Your signature is required at the time of delivery. As soon as the door arrives, inspect the packaging for damage. If damage has occurred in transit, don’t accept the package; we will have it shipped back to us and will send you a replacement.

You can expect your door to arrive 4 to 6 weeks after you place your order. We ship each order through and will send you a tracking number as soon as it ships so you can plan for delivery.

Your door will be dropped off in its packaging outside your home. is not responsible for carrying your Murphy Door into your home. Make sure you have either a multi-purpose dolly on-hand or another person to help you move the door into your home. Before installation, it’s best to leave the door sitting upright or laying flat; don’t lean the door against a wall.

We highly recommend downloading the BILT app if you’re going the DIY route. It’s completely free and easy to keep at hand when installing. Download for free and search “Murphy Door” to pull up narrated and illustrated mobile versions of all our installation guides.

If you’d rather have your trusted local contractor or carpenter handle installation, we have resources for them, too. Here are some helpful links to share with them regarding Murphy Door’s installation process.

We’ve created step-by-step instructions so any Murphy Door can be installed by yourself. We recommend this approach for the fairly experienced DIY-er. To get started or see if DIY is right for you, view our resources here.

We know that DIY installation isn’t for everyone. Whether you want the convenience of outsourcing installation or you don’t trust your power tool skills, third-party installation is a popular choice for many of our homeowners.