You can find hinges, the important hardware department member that holds your doors in place, in a variety of sizes and shapes.
The ideal hinges for your project depend on the location they are to be placed in and what aesthetic you desire. You can buy industrial hinges in 11 Varieties:
Butt Hinge
The most popular type of door hinge is called the butt hinge. It is named because the two leaves are mortised into a door and frame to allow them to butt against each other. There are three types to choose from simple, ball bearing, and spring-loaded butt hinges.
Basic butt hinges are used for lightweight interior doors, the pin, which may be removable or not, is located at the hinge’s base. It connects the leaves (or plates) to the hinge.
Ball Bearing Hinge
The ball-bearing hinge uses lubricated bearings between each hinge’s knuckles to alleviate friction from heavy doors. These sturdy hinges are perfect for big doors and doors that are subject to a lot of wear.
Spring Butt Hinge
A spring-loaded butt hinge is used to ensure the door closes behind. These hinges are used frequently in screen doors. They can be calibrated so that they open and close with different levels of stress.
Rising Butt Hinge
A rising butt hinge is used to raise the door 12 inches to clear a thick-pile floor or threshold. When closed, it looks like a standard hinge.
Barrel Hinge
For special woodworking projects, such as small boxes or cabinets, you can use the barrel hinge. This small hinge is ideal for hidden hinges. For installation, simply drill holes big enough to hold the barrels. Then insert the hinge. Barrel hinges made from brass are not meant to be used for load-bearing purposes.
Concealed Hinge
Hidden hinges, which can be hidden from view, are not meant to distract from beautiful furniture and cabinets. They can be easily closed and adjusted with a few screws. There are also larger hidden hinges available for doors. They provide greater security than standard hinges because they aren’t exposed and therefore tamperproof.
Knife Hinge
You can find knife hinges in cabinets. They look similar to the blades of a pair of scissors that are connected at a pivot. These hinges are also called pivot hinges. The hinge leaf is mortised in the cabinet door’s end and the other into its cabinet. Once mounted, the pivot will be the only visible thing.
Overlay Hinge
Some hinges increase cabinetry thickness. An overlay hinge can be used to reduce thickness. This hinge folds up and rests flat against your cabinet front.
Offset Hinge
You may have tried to move a couch into a doorway, only to find it 12 inches too narrow. This is where an offset hinge comes in. This hinge allows you to swing your door away from the doorframe. It can also extend the aperture by as much as two inches. These hinges are very useful for creating ADA-compliant spaces.
Piano Hinge
This continuous, long hinge is named after the piano lid hinge. This hinge is held together with a rod that runs through the knuckles of its two long leaves. It is the perfect hinge for folding tables, storage benches, and toy boxes.
Strap Hinge
On gates outside, you can use strap hinges. To give the room a rustic feel, designers will place smaller copies on cabinets. Long hinge leaves or straps provide support for large gates and barn doors.
You can make hinges from stainless steel, brass, or bronze. A variety of finishes are available to match your design. A rust-resistant coating is recommended for hinges that will be used outdoors. The following tools may be required for the installation of a hinge: a chisel and utility knife; a hammer and screwdriver; and a drill.
