Hidden hinges for interior door

[David Velin]

I am looking for a design for interior doors so that they appear "invisible." That is, you only see a small gap around the door. (see image).

I have seen that many architect-designed houses feature this detail, but it is rare in construction stores and standard homes.

I have received a quote from Poland where each door costs 6500:- but I am willing to compromise by buying concealed hinges and then plastering in the door frame so that the experience is the same or similar.

Does anyone have experience with this or know where to buy these concealed hinges?

Thanks in advance to you all!

 

[c_olsson]

This type of hinge is usually found in the stores that sell door knobs and fittings, etc.

 

[David Velin]

Is there anyone who knows how to solve the construction in that case? Is it possible to buy a regular door with a frame and install concealed hinges and plaster in the door frame instead of using moulding?

Anyone who has experience doing this themselves?

 

[nimhed]

The problem with milling these into a door, I think, could be that the adjustment options feel limited. What do you do if you happen to mount them slightly crooked? The door sticks a little bit somewhere.

It might work, but I would check it out first.

 

[David Velin]

The problem with routing these into a door, I think, might be that the adjustment possibilities feel small. What do you do if you accidentally mount them slightly crooked? The door touches a bit somewhere.

It might be possible, but I would check it out first.

Sounds reasonable! I actually believe that you can adjust them afterward. That is, after they have been installed. But I will double-check this as mentioned.

 

[c_olsson]

Sounds reasonable! I actually believe that adjustments can be made afterward. I.e., after it has been mounted. But as I said, I will double-check this.

If I understand correctly, there are two adjustment screws that can be used to adjust the hinge angle. I.e., a door is adjusted with four or six screws depending on whether you have two or three hinges.

 

[Nybygge_vid_kusten]

How did it go for you? I'm on the hunt for the same thing. Did you find any sensible financial solution?

 

[Panelmannen]

How did it go for you? I'm on the hunt for the same thing. Did you find any sensible financial solution?

Same questions here! Have been searching around but haven't found any sensible supplier, need some 9x23 doors which are crazy expensive in Sweden. Poland sounded interesting!

 

[matte2k]

Bumping this with the same question as the last 2 posts.
Carpenter myself who made this solution in the workshop. Unfortunately, I don't have that option now and need to find a purchase solution.

 

[Panelmannen]

We purchased Ekstrands doors in 9x23 in their type3 duo https://www.ekstrands.com/sv/om-oss/nyheter/designdorr-typ-3-duo/ with a matte oak laminate. The doors look great and have concealed hinges. Fairly priced for the size and color options. However, we had some issues with the measurements in the frame and the threshold that didn't match, it was eventually resolved but took quite some time.

 

[Nybygge_vid_kusten]

We also bought from Ekstrands. We purchased from the Gothenburg office. After delivery, the glue had come off, so the solid part was hanging loose on most of the doors. After some problems with different messages about how many should be unpacked, we were supposed to get a redelivery. Since we ordered floor-to-ceiling doors and provided the hole measurements, we were quite surprised when they had cut about 4-5 cm from the top of the doors compared to the hole measurements (which I hadn't noticed when they sent before ordering). Finally, we were supposed to get new doors with the corrected measurements, but it took Ekstrands about 7-8 months from the complaint to manage to place a new order, with a lead time of 4-5 months after that. We then canceled the purchase and have since tried to find a solution with them centrally as we have zero confidence left. As it stands now, we are heading to court this fall, and from personal experience, I would strongly advise against dealing with them. Online, you can also find information about a case with a claimed external door for under 15,000 that Ekstrands took up to the Court of Appeal or possibly the Supreme Court. Says a lot...