Three descriptions that need clarification
| Description | What it can mean | What it does not prove |
|---|---|---|
| Flush door leaf | A door with a plain, flat face | That the frame is concealed |
| Concealed-frame doorway | A system designed to reduce visible frame details | That any door leaf or wall build is compatible |
| Flush-to-wall appearance | The intended alignment of door and finished wall faces | A universal installation detail or performance rating |
Look at a named system, not only a photograph
ECLISSE — Syntesis Line Battente flush-to-wall frame describes a frame system for a hinged door flush with the wall. Its product-specific documents illustrate why the frame and wall arrangement matter. They do not establish the details or performance of a different supplier’s system.
A photograph communicates the desired appearance but usually omits the wall section, frame, opening direction and hardware. Ask the supplier for an appropriate system drawing before treating the image as a specification.
Record the wall and finish relationship
Share the wall type, intended finished thickness and decorative finish. If the wall includes panelling, tiles or another layer, identify it in the design information. Ask how the specified door system accommodates the finished arrangement.
Keep this as a coordination question for the designer and system supplier. Do not copy another project’s gaps, fixings or frame dimensions from a photograph.
Make opening direction unambiguous
Mark each door on a plan and agree the handing convention used in the schedule. Confirm which side of the doorway is shown in elevations and which face is intended to align with the wall. A written “left” or “right” without a shared viewpoint can be misunderstood.
List the proposed hinges, latch and handle arrangement. Decorative cladding or a changed finish can affect the proposal, so request confirmation for the complete specified leaf rather than a generic hardware description.
Keep appearance separate from performance
A hidden appearance does not establish fire, acoustic, security or accessibility performance. If the project requires any of these, request documentation for the exact system and have the appropriate project professional check its applicability.
This is a terminology and enquiry guide. It does not provide fixing, trimming, load, clearance or installation instructions. Use the approved system documents for those decisions.
Choose the correct product conversation
Use flush interior doors when discussing a plain door face; use hidden interior doors when discussing a concealed-frame or flush-to-wall appearance. The supplier still needs the complete schedule to establish what is being proposed.
Attach your plan, wall section, finish references and open questions to the enquiry. The worksheet below keeps these inputs together.
Your hidden vs flush doors worksheet
Use these prompts to prepare your information. Download the text template, print this page, or complete the message below. Attach drawings in your email app or WhatsApp.
Questions buyers ask
Are flush doors and hidden doors the same?
Not necessarily. A flat door face and a concealed-frame or flush-to-wall doorway describe different aspects of the design. Ask the supplier to define the complete system.
Can I specify a hidden door from a reference image?
Use the image to explain appearance, then provide drawings and ask for system-specific details. The image does not establish frame or hardware compatibility.
Does a concealed frame imply a fire rating?
No. Any required rating must be supported for the exact proposed system and checked for the project.
Sources & scope
Sources checked 8 September 2026. Manufacturer references describe their own products; they do not imply that Aurora Atelier supplies those products or holds their certifications.
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