What type, what size, what material and how many?
Okay, so you’ve chosen some great looking doors and the latest handle sets that perfectly match your interior design scheme now you’ll need hinges to install them.
So where do we start? The hardware store near me? Bunnings Hinges won’t always work so let’s keep it simple and stick to timber doors suited for residential homes.
1. Door type- is your door a Solid door or Hollow core? If you’re not sure the weight will usually give it away
- Door thickness is important as this will determine the hinge sizes.
As a rule 35mm and 40mm thick doors use 100 x 75mm hinges and 45 – 50mm doors use 100 x 100mm hinges
- Door size – standard doors are usually anywhere from 720 – 920mm wide x 2040mm in height and special sizes range up to 1200mm wide and 2400mm high
It’s better to use at least 3 hinges on your doors even on the smaller ones as this keeps them from bowing/ warping
See our handy chart below as a guide
4. Material – best to stick to stainless steel hinges unless you’re trying to match some heritage brass fittings. These are avail in a various colours including BLACK powdercoat and electroplated, STAINLESS STEEL and BRASS
Also Ball bearing hinges will always last longer and allow the door to swing smoothly
- Fixing screws – the types of fixing screws required will depend on the frames and door you’re fixing into.
Timber frames – use stainless steel screws for timber use (10 gauge Philips head Self-tapper) they normally come supplied with the hinges (always best to check especially if you’re using a different colour)
Steel Frames – use stainless steel M5 screws
Timber doors 35 – 40mm thick - use stainless steel screws for timber use (10 gauge Philips head Self-tapper) approx. 30mm long
Timber doors over 40mm thick -- use stainless steel screws for timber use (10 gauge Philips head Self-tapper) approx. 50mm long
This will keep your trades happy and your doors performing at their best under warranty.
PIVOT doors? – read our next blog for options avail