Selecting Hinges

Can you think of doors without hinges? Definitely not! These are the most essential door furniture which attaches the door to frame.  They are close and open the door. They control the movement of the door.  They hold the door to the door jamb which plays important role in opening and closing of the door.

There are many types, materials and designs available for hinges.  Sometimes, this much large variety makes it difficult for the consumers to select the right kind of hinges for their doors.

When selecting the door hinges, keep a few important points in mind.

Type of the door is very important as different types of doors require different types of hinges.  For instance flush doors, butterfly hinges are used and for low frequency doors, plain bearing hinges are used.

While buying hinges, know exact radius corner as there can be different corner hinges like Radius Corner Hinges, Rounded corner hinges, Square corner hinges and more.

Quality and material is important factor when choosing the hinges. Choose on the basis of durability and the resistance to corrosion.

The materials in which they come are many hence, they should be chosen on the basis of their durability and their resistance to corrosion.

Another factor is the size. Size of the hinge depends upon the height, weight, trim dimension, thickness of the door.

Like door knobs, hinges are also help enhance the look of the door.

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