Done properly there should only be a small outline of the door with a 1 2 inch missing from the bottom.
Building a hidden door in drywall.
The drywall needs to be as thick as the original drywall on the wall.
Keep the trim so you can reverse the process if desired at a later date.
Using glue and 1 1 4 screws counter sink the screws attach the brace to the back side of the door panel 6 from the pivot edge as shown above.
First cut out a sheet of drywall to meet the exact dimensions of your door leaving a 1 2 inch section between it and the floor.
Apply wood glue to the back of the piece and tack it in place as shown with a pneumatic brad gun and 18 gauge brads.
Open the secret door and use superglue on the exposed edges of the drywall to stop any crumbling.
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That leaves a smooth wall so whatever you put in front of the opening will sit tightly against it.
First remove all the trim boards if any from around the door to the space you want for your secret room.
Cut a piece of baseboard to that length making a 45 degree miter cut along the end covering the wide gap between the door and jamb.
Install the drywall onto the door.
Glue the piece of interior wall paneling over the drywall making sure any patterns match those already on the wall.
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Nail to the inner frame.