Hidden External Doors
A concealed external door has to combine the visual idea with weather protection, security, drainage, thresholds and a buildable façade detail.
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Hidden External Doors — practical planning
An external hidden door is different from an interior flush door. The outside face may need to align with timber, metal, cladding or another façade finish while still managing rain, movement and regular use.
The frame, hinges, locking, threshold and drainage cannot be treated as afterthoughts. The detail has to remain serviceable even when the intention is for visitors not to immediately read the opening as a door.
Doors Dublin can discuss one-off concepts where the door, opening and surrounding finish need to be planned together.
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The effect depends on the frame, hinges, gaps, wall finish, skirting, handle strategy and accurate installation. Doors Dublin can discuss concealed-door concepts for suitable interior openings.
Doors Dublin can help with measuring, supply, replacement, fitting and installation where this option forms part of a suitable door project in Dublin and County Dublin.
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Availability and exact construction depend on the selected manufacturer, door system, opening and project requirements. We can review the details before a final specification is chosen.
Hidden doors for painted walls, panelling, metal, glass and selected stone or tile finishes
The aim is not simply to remove an architrave. A convincing concealed door is planned around the surrounding surface. Depending on the opening and chosen system, Doors Dublin can discuss flush painted doors, doors aligned with timber wall panelling, discreet metal-faced doors, glazed concealed-door concepts and selected stone or tile-faced finishes. Concealed hinges, minimal frames, suitable handles or push-to-open concepts and accurate installation are considered together.
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Flush-with-Wall Hidden Doors
A flush-with-wall door aims to align the door face closely with the finished wall plane.
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Concealed Hinges for Hidden Doors
Concealed hinges can keep the hinge hardware out of view when a hidden door is closed, helping the door read as part of the wall.
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Hidden Door Frames
A concealed or minimal frame can reduce visible architraves and help integrate a hidden door into the wall finish.
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Handles for Hidden Doors
Hidden doors can use discreet handles, edge pulls, push-to-open concepts or conventional hardware depending on privacy, frequency of use and the selected door system.
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Painted Hidden Doors
Painting a hidden door to match the surrounding wall can reduce visual contrast and make the opening less obvious.
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Hidden Doors in Wall Panelling
A door can sometimes be incorporated into decorative wall panelling so panel lines continue across the opening.
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