![]() I used 90 degree brackets in the corner and self-tapping metal screws to connect everything together, then drilled holes through the aluminum with a metal bit so I could screw the inner metal frame to the outer wooden frame. So I decided to use 1in thick primed project boards for the perimeter, and square aluminum tubing inside of that to create a rigid structure that was light weight. Where this door was leading into a kid’s play area, I knew I didn’t want it to be super heavy. When creating the new jamb, I made sure to factor in a 1 inch overhang on the handle side to act as a stop for the door. I had to plane the new pieces down to about 3/8 thickness, then shim every few inches to keep it level and sturdy. Once I had those, I could then build the new jamb out of primed pine. I removed the old door and jamb, then put the edge panel pieces in place as my guide. This made the door slightly smaller than what was currently there, but only by a couple of inches. I knew the best way to hide the door would be to get the seams to line up with the vertical paneling we were already adding to the space. If you’re looking to install a hidden door, definitely adjust as needed! Of course every situation is unique, but following are the steps that I took to build and install this hidden door (otherwise known as a jib door), with the paneling. The trim around arched doorway, as well as baseboards and the switch plate cover are next, I promise. Plus, once I really got going this project quickly became one of my all-time favorites. Though this was my first time building a hidden door and I was a little nervous, she was right – it made such a difference in the space. So when she brought up the idea of making the extra door in our family room, that leads into the playroom, hidden, I knew I had to figure a way to make it happen. And why not take a look at Fitting A Reversible Tubular Latch: Tips & Advice or How To Hang A Door.When Jules gets an idea in her head, it’s not a matter of “if” so much as “when”. If you have any questions don't hesitate to drop us a line. We hope you found this informative and helpful. Your door knob is now fitted and ready for use! Tighten the grub screw using the Allen key.Please make sure you line the grub screw hole up with the surface of the mortice bar with the grooved slit. Fix the door knob with its fixed outer rose plate onto the mortice bar and screw it onto the inner rose plate until it is tight against the surface of the door.Please note: the thickness of doors can vary, therefore make sure that you do not go into and damage the latch when you are tightening the screws. For face fixing inner roseplates, make sure you have pre-drilled pilot holes and fit with the screws provided. ![]() If you have a door knob with bolt through fixings, make sure the correct pilot holes have been drilled that line up with the bolt through fixings on your architectural tubular latch.Place the inner roseplate over each end of the mortice bar so that it sits flush against the face of your door.For guidance on fitting tubular latches please see our previous video and guide HERE. Insert the 8mm mortice bar spindle into your pre-drilled bore hole in your door, and through your tubular latch.Step-by-step guide to fitting a door knob with concealed fittings This inner roseplate needs to be unscrewed from the door knob prior to installation. There is also a plastic washer to ensure the fitting is not loose. In order to fit this type of door knob to the surface of the door, there is an inner/hidden roseplate with fixing holes. This helps to give a snug fit for the grub screw fixing as it is tightened down onto the mortice bar. The mortice bar in our example has a helpful feature of a split at both ends, with a grooved indent. Each door knob is fixed to the mortice bar, on either side of the door. The mortice bar is 8mm wide metal bar that fits through your door. ![]() ![]() There is a hole located on the neck of the door knob and this houses the grub screw. You can remove the door knobs from the mortice bar by using the Allen key to unscrew the grub screw. Pair of Solid Brass Mushroom Door Knobs with fixed roseplate. ![]() This is a door knob with concealed fittings from our Old English Collection. We are using the solid brass Mushroom door knob in a distressed silver finish as an example. The first thing you need to do is to remove the component parts. When your pair of door knobs arrive in their box, they will be fixed onto the mortice bar. ![]()
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