How Do You Build A Hidden Door Bookshelf?
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A hidden door bookshelf is a bookshelf used to camouflage an entrance into another area of the house. Make this hidden door bookshelf for any room, any size of door and for any house. This project requires you to have basic wood working skills and may take more than 3 house to complete. Read on to learn more. Measure the wall around the door where you want to place the bookshelf. The supplies listed here are for a 10-foot wide bookshelf. If your wall is smaller or you want a smaller bookshelf, make the adjustments accordingly. Paint or stain the lumber before the assembly of the bookshelves. Create one bookshelf with two 1-by-6 inch boards cut the height of the ceiling and two 1-by-6 inch boards cut 3 feet 3 inches in length. Make a rectangular bookshelf that reaches from the floor to the ceiling. Secure the boards together with the wood screws. Add five 1-by-6 inch boards cut 3 feet 1 inch for the shelves. Space them out as needed. Cover the back of the bookshelves with the plywood. S
