Interior and entrance doors should have not only protective functions, but also decorative ones. You should choose products that will fit into the interior of the room. Each element should also not disturb the overall picture and be combined with the design of the room. The types of door hinges are of great importance, since their poor choice can spoil the appearance of the canvas, as well as lead to structural failure. There may be distortion, creaking and a host of other troubles. Today we will look at the types of door hinges. What are and how to choose the appropriate option, read the article.
Basic types
There are many door hinges that are widely represented in the domestic market. They are classified according to the following criteria:
- mounting location;
- method of fastening to the door;
- material from which they are made;
- design view;
- device opening degree.
Different types of door hinges can be chosen independently if the entrance and interior canvases are made of wood. If other materials are used, such as steel or plastic,the products are already produced together with ready-made boxes and delivered to the place of installation. Let's consider in detail each of the signs in detail.
Installation location
There are these types of door hinges depending on the installation location:
- for interior doors;
- for input.
Entrance doors should be stronger and heavier than interior ones. Therefore, massive overall loops should be used that will withstand the weight of the structure. In addition, a special mechanism is installed in them, which prevents the door from raising. On the wings of the loops, protrusions and depressions are made. When closed, they are aligned with the box and the wings do not rise.
Mounting method
On this basis, these types of door hinges are distinguished:
- Detachable. This type allows you to remove the door without the help of a screwdriver or power tool. They are also called awnings.
- Universal. To remove the door from the hinges, you must first unscrew all the fixing bolts. This universal look is suitable for all types of doors that can open not only outward but also inward.
Design type
According to the type of construction, these types of door hinges for interior doors are classified:
- invoices;
- mortise;
- corner;
- screwed;
- hidden;
- two-sided.
Let's consider these types of door hinges in detail.
Design features of mortise and overlay elements
According tonormative documentation overhead and mortise products do not differ from each other. This can be seen in numerous drawings. They show that the structural elements are the same. They are ordinary card hinges that are attached to the door frame. The only difference between them is the preparation method:
- overhead loops do not need preparation;
- before installing mortise models, you need to make a small recess in the box so that they fit in it.
Applied elements have been used since ancient times.
They could only be made by skilled craftsmen who made a real work of art from a piece of iron. Moreover, these products did not differ in special symmetry. The current types of door hinges are produced even and made for a specific box. In ancient times, blacksmiths made them in large sizes and not always in the same shape.
However, such elements are used by many designers who create vintage interiors in country houses. Most users note the ease of installation. The hinges are easily screwed on and the doors slide into position.
Today, types of interroom door hinges of the overhead type are widely used. The invoice, or "butterfly", has become the most common. This type can be folded to a very small thickness, which resembles the wings of butterflies. This is an important advantage as no additional work is required on the doorframe.
Mortise products are no different in design from the previous type. The only difference is the installation method. Before installation, you need to make holes in the box and plant loops in them. Fastening is done with screws. They can be both detachable and universal. The latter are more rigid and able to withstand heavy structures. Plus, they prevent sagging.
Another difference is the presence of various mechanisms in detachable loops. They are left handed and right handed. And universal views are set regardless of direction.
Types of door hinges, design features of screwed models
Representatives of this species contain two symmetrically arranged cylindrical mounts. The people called them barrels. The first barrel is attached to the door, and the other - to the door frame with screws. They are produced only of a universal type, that is, it is not necessary to select left- or right-hand mechanisms. The installed door is already difficult to dismantle. This quality can be attributed to both positive and negative.
Angular type products
This species can be easily distinguished from others. In the previous types there are two plates, and here there are two profile corners. Due to this, they are installed in doors containing vestibules. They are fastened with screws. In addition, when placed in a doorway, they become almost invisible.
Design features of hidden products
The main advantage of hidden hinges is that they are almost invisible when closed. This property gives any interior sophistication. In addition, they are produced only in a universal form. That is, you do not need to select left- or right-hand mechanisms. They are used in expensive interiors. The design of hidden loops implies the presence of three rotary axes. Their installation is quite complicated, therefore, in order to carry it out, the help of professionals is needed.
Double-sided buttonholes
They are designed to open or close the door in both directions. They are rarely installed in apartments.
Material of manufacture and coating
Door hinges can be made from various materials. One of them is steel. Since ancient times, blacksmiths have tried to create unique types, using various alloys. Today they are used only on street fences.
They are also installed in apartments, but only if there is an old interior. Their main advantage is high strength, as well as resistance to temperature and moisture. That is why they are used to install entrance doors.
Thanks to designers, hinges and canopies began to appear, which are covered with special enamel, treated with gold and bronze dusting, brass or chrome. All these colors serve to enhance the decorative properties.
Well-known manufacturers produce hinges and canopies only from brass. They are able to retain their decorative properties for a long time. In addition, the material is not inferior in its strength properties. When buying loops, you must beware of fakes. Such devices are made of powder materials. Therefore, they are able to collapse at the wrong moment, thereby injuring many people.
So, we found out the types of door hinges and how to install them.
