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Guides, installation tips and design ideas for invisible doors with hidden frames.

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What is a Filomuro door?

What is a Filomuro door?

Complete guide to invisible doors with hidden frames — materials, finishes, pricing, comparison with classic doors.

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How to order a Filomuro door: dimensions guide

How to order a Filomuro door: dimensions guide

Calculation formula for correct door leaf dimensions, tolerances, common mistakes, FAQ.

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What to ask before ordering a filomuro flush door

What to ask before ordering a filomuro flush door

Eight checks before you order a filomuro flush door: frame, core, jamb included, tolerances, installation, lead time, hardware. Correct answers and red flags.

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Filomuro doors for closets, storage and utility rooms

Filomuro doors for closets, storage and utility rooms

Flush filomuro doors for walk-in closets, storage and utility rooms: widths from 600 mm, the right model per space and the real gas boiler ventilation limit.

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Filomuro, Rasomuro, Flush Door: What Each Term Means

Filomuro, Rasomuro, Flush Door: What Each Term Means

Filomuro, rasomuro, invisible door and hidden frame are not synonyms. See what each term really describes and the 6 questions that make quotes comparable.

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Filomuro door adjustment: uneven gap, rubbing, closing

Filomuro door adjustment: uneven gap, rubbing, closing

Filomuro door with an uneven reveal, rubbing on the floor or not staying shut? You adjust it from the hinges, ±3 mm on three axes, in under 20 minutes.

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Pipes and wiring in a filomuro door wall: clearances

Pipes and wiring in a filomuro door wall: clearances

A filomuro frame anchors 60-80 mm into the wall. See the minimum clearances pipes, boxes and sockets need from the opening, plus three checks before ordering.

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Fitting a Filomuro Door in a Renovation vs a New Build

Fitting a Filomuro Door in a Renovation vs a New Build

How a filomuro door goes into an existing wall: measuring, cutting back 10-15 cm of plaster, replastering and cost. The four renovation scenarios compared.

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Sliding vs hinged filomuro door: which one to choose

Sliding vs hinged filomuro door: which one to choose

A slider frees 0.9 sq m of clearance, a hinged door seals 32-38 dB. Six criteria compared: load-bearing walls, acoustics, wear, cost and who wins where.

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Locks for a filomuro door: magnetic, bathroom or key

Locks for a filomuro door: magnetic, bathroom or key

Magnetic latch, bathroom thumbturn, key cylinder or smart lock: how to choose the right lock for a filomuro door before the leaf goes into production.

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The Gap Under a Filomuro Door: Threshold and Floor

The Gap Under a Filomuro Door: Threshold and Floor

How much space goes under a filomuro door: an 8-10 mm gap above the finished floor, 12-15 mm in bathrooms. Real site figures, a scenario table and errors.

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Filomuro Door Finishes: Paint, Wallpaper or Veneer

Filomuro Door Finishes: Paint, Wallpaper or Veneer

Paint, wallpaper, veneer, microcement or mouldings on a filomuro door: how much thickness each finish adds and why the 3 to 4 mm perimeter reveal decides it.

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Wall Thickness for a Filomuro Door: 100 mm Minimum

Wall Thickness for a Filomuro Door: 100 mm Minimum

A filomuro door needs 100 mm of finished wall: a 75 mm frame profile plus a 30 mm bead per face. See minimum thickness by wall type and the two edge cases.

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When to install a filomuro door: build stages

When to install a filomuro door: build stages

The filomuro frame goes into the wall before plastering, not at the end. The 5 site stages, how long each one takes and what breaks if you reverse them.

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Concealed hinges on a filomuro invisible door

Concealed hinges on a filomuro invisible door

How concealed hinges work on a filomuro invisible door: 3D adjustment within ±3 mm, 60-80 kg capacity per hinge and 180° opening. Full technical guide.

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Filomuro door reveal: how wide should the gap be?

Filomuro door reveal: how wide should the gap be?

How wide the perimeter reveal on a filomuro door should be, why it goes uneven and what can be adjusted after fitting. Usual: 3 mm around, 8-10 mm at floor.

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Filomuro door lead time: from order to installation

Filomuro door lead time: from order to installation

Filomuro door lead time explained: 3-4 weeks of production plus delivery and fitting. See the real stages, what changes the timeline and when to order it.

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Double-leaf filomuro door for wide interior openings

Double-leaf filomuro door for wide interior openings

Double-leaf filomuro door for openings over 120 cm: two-leaf configurations, indicative price from 5,600 RON, plus lintel and hinge details explained.

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Which RAL colour to choose for a Signature filomuro door

Which RAL colour to choose for a Signature filomuro door

A RAL colour guide for the Signature filomuro flush door: recommended families, the effect of light, and matte vs satin. See how to make the door vanish.

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Floor-to-ceiling filomuro door: the full-height guide

Floor-to-ceiling filomuro door: the full-height guide

Guide to the floor-to-ceiling filomuro door: heights up to 300 cm, why the aluminium frame matters, correct installation and a cost 30-60% above standard.

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Handleless filomuro door: push and magnetic systems

Handleless filomuro door: push and magnetic systems

Handleless filomuro door: compare the push-to-open system, magnetic latch, slim pull and classic lever. Appearance, locking and indicative cost for each.

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Filomuro door: how to choose the opening direction

Filomuro door: how to choose the opening direction

On a filomuro door the opening direction (left/right, inward/outward) is fixed at the factory and cannot be reversed. See the 4 setups and how to choose.

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Filomuro door in a bathroom: does it resist humidity?

Filomuro door in a bathroom: does it resist humidity?

A filomuro door with an extruded aluminium frame and mineral wool core does not swell with humidity, unlike HDF. Finish, installation and ventilation guide.

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Filomuro Minimal vs Signature: Which Door to Choose

Filomuro Minimal vs Signature: Which Door to Choose

Minimal vs Signature: the unfinished door is 2,796 RON, the factory RAL-painted one 3,693 RON. See which filomuro model to pick and when the gap pays off.

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Filomuro flush door maintenance: steps and products

Filomuro flush door maintenance: steps and products

How to maintain a filomuro flush door: allowed and forbidden products, a clear cleaning schedule, hinge lubrication every 6 months and 3-axis adjustment.

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How to Paint a Filomuro Minimal Flush Door On-Site

How to Paint a Filomuro Minimal Flush Door On-Site

Complete guide to painting a Filomuro Minimal flush door on-site: MDF primer, satin acrylic enamel, microfibre roller and two thin coats. Materials 80-180 RON.

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Flush door vs classic door: cost and value over 15 years

Flush door vs classic door: cost and value over 15 years

Flush door vs classic door over 15 years: price, installation, acoustics and lifespan. See why flush cost of ownership drops below classic from year 8.

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Flush Doors in Commercial Spaces: A Project Guide

Flush Doors in Commercial Spaces: A Project Guide

Flush door guide for commercial spaces: requirements by space type, traffic resistance, fire, hygiene, acoustics and cost for hotels, clinics and offices.

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Flush Door on Drywall vs Load-Bearing Wall: Install Guide

Flush Door on Drywall vs Load-Bearing Wall: Install Guide

How to correctly install a flush door on drywall versus load-bearing masonry: aluminium frame anchoring, secondary structure, hidden costs and real limits.

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Filomuro for architects: technical specification guide

Filomuro for architects: technical specification guide

Filomuro specification guide for architects: standard dimensions, tolerances, CAD details, finish integration, brief checklist. 25-35 working day lead time.

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Common mistakes when installing flush doors: top 7

Common mistakes when installing flush doors: top 7

Top 7 mistakes when installing filomuro flush doors: measuring, plumb, drywall anchoring, finishes, expansion tape, hinge adjustment. Practical guide 2026.

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Mineral wool vs honeycomb cardboard: invisible door core

Mineral wool vs honeycomb cardboard: invisible door core

Specification of a filomuro invisible door core: dense mineral wool vs honeycomb cardboard. Technical comparison with dB, EI, mass and lifespan figures.

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Total Cost of Flush Door Installation in 2026: Real Numbers

Total Cost of Flush Door Installation in 2026: Real Numbers

True cost of a frameless flush door installed: door, hidden frame, labour, plastering, finishes. Complete 2026 breakdown for a real apartment.

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Extruded aluminium vs HDF frame: filomuro door structure

Extruded aluminium vs HDF frame: filomuro door structure

The filomuro door frame compared: extruded aluminium vs HDF vs solid timber. Why aluminium never warps and how it keeps the 3 mm gap stable for decades.

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