Over time, even the most expensive and high-quality doors will require care and prevention in the form of adjusting the hinges. Even more of it is required for entrance doors that have high traffic. That is why the hinges need to be adjusted relatively often to avoid breaking the entrance structure and replacing the door leaf.
Types of loops
The following types are distinguished: overhead, screwed, hidden, bar. Overhead or screwed elements are great for light wooden or plastic doors. For heavier ones, it is better to give preference to mortise ones, and hidden hinges are selected for input ones. The latter are completely invisible on a closed door. For heavy metal structures, durable brass fittings with a bearing in the support are used.
The correct operation of door hinges is determined by certain conditions: ease of opening and closing without effort, precise attachment of the door leaf to the frame, stability, no creaking,rattle and friction between the box and the door. If one of these criteria is not met, the hinges may need to be tested.
Typically, non-adjustable concealed or adjustable door hinges are used to install heavy entry and interior doors. Repair and adjustment, as the name implies, the first elements are impossible - they are simply replaced with new ones. But they rarely fail. Adjustable hinges are simpler and more convenient to operate. If the door leaf has moved vertically to the side, then the part must be moved to the appropriate side. First, the extreme loops are loosened with a hexagon, then the remaining ones. Next come the recessed ones, then the central screw, which changes the width of the gap.
Step-by-step list of steps for adjusting door hinges:
- Inspect and determine the exact location of friction and squeaking while using the door leaf or when it is in a quiet state.
- Use a hex wrench to unscrew the attachment of one hinge (or two medium ones, depending on the total number of products installed on the door).
- Gently and gradually unscrew the second loop, which is located near the point of friction.
- Smoothly move the door leaf away from the door frame, and then firmly press it, tracking its position, which should be strictly parallel to the door frame and exactly perpendicular to the floor line.
- Tighten the adjusting nut on the end hinges.
- Then gently move the doorcanvas so that all loops are in position.
- Tighten all hinge fasteners, returning them to their original position. Check the final result of the door hinge adjustment.
If the work was done according to the instructions, then the result will definitely be.
What you need to know about the generic view?
Universal one-piece door hinges are usually used for entrance and interior structures, bar sashes. How are these elements arranged? The universal door hinge has bearings, thanks to which the leaf opens quietly and easily.
There are several types of universal elements:
- Invoices (card). This type of hinge is distinguished by its simplicity, it is usually used for lightweight doors, the weight of which is not more than 50 kilograms. Butterfly loop is a product that belongs to varieties of patch loop.
- Mortise. This fitting must be installed very carefully, but the elements are quite reliable and can withstand heavy loads.
- Screwable. Great for heavy doors, for which the number of mounting pins is increased. It is possible to adjust the door hinges in different directions.
- Hidden. A variety of hidden hinges are bar hinges, which allow the door to open both inwards and outwards. These are hinges that are not visible in the closed position. The principle is based on expanding and folding the web.
What to grease?
Everyone knows the sound of a creaking door and that itreally drives a lot of people out of their minds. The hinges rust, get dirty, hard to open, creak and wear out.
All you need is to lubricate them periodically. What you need for this:
- Buy lubricant. The oil should penetrate the dirt as much as possible and treat the hinge surface with a light layer. How to grease door hinges? Ideal oil in the form of a spray or with a narrow spout. Among the products worth noting are silicone grease and lithium. How to grease door hinges? Table or machine oil is also used.
- Find the rod. The loop consists of three parts: two cards and a rod that connects them. In order to lubricate the hinges with the highest quality, you need to remove the rod.
- Remove the rod. After opening the door, pull the element out. For more convenience, use pliers.
Door hinges for interior doors
For different interior doors, individual fittings and awnings are selected. The loop serves to turn the canvas, and therefore to open it. The quality of the elements used and proper installation will allow the door leaf to be used for a long time without replacing hinges and other products.
Some types of door elements that are often used for mounting interior doors:
- Universal. The load is most evenly distributed. 4 or more pairings.
- Italian. These door hinges are ideal for interior doors withoutextra "fancy" fittings. Mounted at the end, bottom and top.
- Decorative. Where are they applied? Great for vintage interiors with powerful stucco moldings and fittings. Decorative hinges serve as an additional decoration of the doorway.
Mechanisms with closers
The mechanism in the form of door hinges with a closer maintains the integrity of the input structure, prolongs the service life and does an excellent job of silently closing the door. Usually used for interior and entrance structures weighing at least 10 kilograms. Also installed on office or vestibule from 18 to 20 kilograms.
Hidden with closer
Door hinges with a closer - devices that work on the hydraulic principle without the use of hands and strength. This is a modern design, consisting of a spring located in a cylinder with oil. These hinges are installed on light, narrow doors. For massive and heavy doors, more powerful door closers are used. They will have difficulty opening. Very often, such structures can be found in entrances or in industrial buildings. The service life of the door closer is quite long. But such doors cannot be adjusted.
About draws
Additions on the door - what is it? This is an ordinary smooth rail in a rectangular form, which works to increase the size of the door frame if the dimensions do not match the doorway. With its help, you can neatly and concisely decorate a large doorway.
What dobory on the door exist? Distinguish:
- Ordinary extra. These products are very diverse. They differ only in the facing material and width, which is 100, 120, 150, 200 millimeters.
- Telescopic dobor - a device with which you can veneer an opening of any thickness and width. It differs in appearance, finishing material, color and size (width - 90, 120, 150 millimeters).
There is also a third type of extension for interior doors. Rather, it is something between a dobor and a platband. It looks like a corner combined with decor. Compatible with door frame. Installed at the end in deep grooves.
How to adjust the hinges correctly?
How is it correct to adjust the pivot door hinge in a metal interior or front door? If fittings with a support ball or bearing are installed on it, then the canvas is adjusted with a screw in the upper part of the opening. How to adjust door hinges? The door rises when the screw is tightened until it rests on the ball. This is usually necessary because the metal wears and causes sagging. The door bends and does not close.
To prevent this, it is necessary to take preventive measures and clean products from dirt and rust. To do this, remove the screws from the holes and drip oil. Then return the screw to its original position.
Is the replacement relevant?
Loops are detachable and one-piece by design. From the first, the door leaf can be removed very simply. But from the second completelyimpossible. To replace the door, the hinges must first be unscrewed.
One of the most common faults is when the door leaf sags. Because of this, the door does not close at all. The reason is a loose hinge. To get rid of this problem, it is usually necessary to replace the door hinges. But sometimes you can try to tighten the screws harder. If the old holes are already loose, you can put small wooden stakes on them with glue, and after drying, screw in new screws.
Repair
If the door sank a little, then its hinges can be easily repaired, and not replaced with new ones. If a washer of a suitable thickness or a wire ring is installed on the rod of the bottom card, then in this way the door can be raised a little higher.
Internal door hinges
They are currently very widely used. Used for various types of doors and furniture facades. Internal furniture fittings are completely invisible from the outside, which is ideal for numerous interiors and will fit into any application. How to select and install internal hinges?
There are several varieties of these products:
- Internal hinges that are made for use on furniture doors. This type allows for a 90 degree opening. Such elements are installed only on cabinets, furniture doors and doors inside the cabinet.
- Regular inner loops. Such products are ideal for interior,entrance doors. They are used in residential or utility rooms. The entrance door, on which internal hinges are installed, is maximally protected from breaking and entering by strangers.
- Garage internal hinges that are used on gates and gates. It is possible to strengthen with small metal plates.
Conclusion
So, we figured out how to set up the loops correctly and what types they are. As you can see, you can adjust the elements yourself. And in order for the structure to serve for a long time and the door to close easier, regular lubrication of the cavities should be performed.
