Hinges for interior doors: tips on choosing and installing

Interior doors - an element of the interior, to which you can always independently choose the accessories at your discretion. Often with doors made of aluminum, plastic or steel, handles and locks are already selected in the kit. Let's see what kinds of loops are on the market, their pros and cons, especially the choice.

The door hinge carries the only, but important purpose - it keeps the door in the opening. It depends on it how long the interior door will serve you.

If we consider this type of hardware in terms of design features and method of installation, then They can be divided into the following types:

• card (direct or angular type);
• screw;
• hidden
• end (heel);
• "Italian".

Let us dwell on these categories, drawing attention to their design features.

The most widespread are card loops, and among them is the direct type. They are sometimes called loops with a lock. Such devices are attached to the doorway and directly to the door using rectangular cards - they are also called wings.

Card loops with a right angle are divided into two subcategories: they are either mortise or overhead.

For installation of the mortise hinges will require an additional tool - a chisel or a professional router. During the installation, the wings of the hardware crash into the box and the door itself flush with their interacting surfaces. This is done for the most dense cover of the door leaf. The depth of landing is usually no more than 3 millimeters.

Surface-type hinges do not require additional professional tools. Anyone can install these without special skills. The hinges are made in such a waythat when the doors are covered, the two wings fold over each other - it will not be necessary to mount them into the door array - you just need to fix them with self-tapping screws at the exposed level.

Card straight loops can be either of the right type or of the left, as well as universal. Such a variety of them allows you to further remove the door if necessary without difficulty. It is easy to determine the choice of directionality - determine which hand from you will be located looped structure at the entrance to the room.

Hinges of the universal type can be installed on any side, but at the same time it is more difficult to remove the door from them than with specifically directed ones. But universal constructions also have their advantage - they usually have a bearing between two cylinders, which is more reliable and durable than a washer. In addition, the bearing hinges virtually open silently.

As for the card-type devices in the corner version, they are suitable when your door has a porch. In this type of door leaf, a small part of the wood is usually selected from the front side, which ensures that the door is tightly closed during operation.

The difference between the angular type and the straight type consists only in the form - their “wings” are set at an angle of 90 degrees with respect to each other.

Corner card loops can be made from different materials. Steel door hinges - the most economical option, but at the same time and the least reliable. The top decorative coating is quickly erased and peeled off, which makes the door look untidy. And also steel is afraid of the increased humidity.

Brass hinges are recognized as very high quality. The decorative layer, as a rule, persists for a long time, and the brass itself is not susceptible to corrosion and other negative environmental factors.

But the most durable - a loop of stainless steel. They are not afraid of any humidity or temperature fluctuations. Their minus is the only, native, steel color.

Now consider the screwed or screwed hinges. They are also intended for door curtains with a porch. In such, instead of wings, there is a pair of pins for each part of the structure. These pins and screwed into the canvas and box. Plus loops of this type is that it is possible to adjust the distance between the loop and the canvas - you only need to have a hex key. There are decorative caps in the set with which the pins are covered. The colors are varied.

Hinges of the hidden type - a fairly new trend in the market. But they have already gained popularity among consumers. The secret of success in such features:

• the peculiarity of their device is such that when the door is closed, all parts are hidden - this will not work;
• design features of hidden hinges make it possible to adjust them in three planes;
• Finally, a complete and aesthetic appearance will satisfy the most demanding taste.

Secret hinges are arranged somewhat differently than the above options: the hinge is attached directly to the door frame, it is hidden inside the metal case. Docking the hinge with the blade is provided with a lever in the shape of the letter "P". This lever consists of a pair of parts fastened with a screw, and when the door is closed, the latter hides in a recess (in the lutk).

There are also so-called end or heel loops. They are not widely used. Most often they are installed on the door of glass. End devices are easy to install, low cost. The advantage of the heel types of hinges is that when they are mounted, the door leaf does not deteriorate - the loop is installed on the part that is invisible to the eye. This makes it possible to change the direction of opening the doors at any time.

Another kind of loops - Italian. Their feature is the way of installation. The familiar hinges are attached to the side of the door and into the box, and the Italian hinges are mounted on the top and bottom of the canvas. At the same time, the door seems to be visually floating in the air. The aesthetic look of the door attracts consumers. In addition, Italian hinges have high strength, reliability and quality, can hold massive doors made of natural wood weighing up to 75-80 kg. This is an indisputable plus, given the fact that the Russian mentality implies the installation of massive, solid doors.

The main emphasis in the choice of hinges for interior doors should be done on exactly what the device is your door leaf and doorway. Pay attention to such details:

• with or without a door;
• what is the maximum weight of the web and its width;
• how often the door will be used;
• what is the direction of opening the valves;
• how important is the level of protection against burglary doors.

In any case, it is not recommended to save on door accessories - it is better to put a quality product with a good consumer history. Cheap fake hinges will quickly sag, and as a result, the process of selecting new hinges will begin again, and you will still have to spend money on them. And after the acquisition of the loop will need to be changed, spending a lot of time to work.

When selecting door hinges, pay attention to their size. Doors of small weight - up to 25 kg - you can choose hinges with a length of no more than 7–8 cm. Door weighing more weight - up to 40 kg - requires larger loops - up to 10 cm in length. Solid solid doors, which have impressive weights, suggest the installation of hinges with a wing length of at least 12–13 cm and with an increased diameter of the central axis.

Before you buy a product, carefully inspect it right in the store. Open the card type hinges, look carefully, shake the plates - there should be no backlash, creaking (in high-quality products, the wings are tightly pressed to the axis). The hinges themselves should have a flat surface, without folds, curvatures and scuffs.

There is a huge choice on the market for all kinds of door hardware, which includes door hinges. Domestic and foreign manufacturers are trying to outdo each other in quality, design, variety of materials and sizes of door hinges. Among the many companies specializing in these products, you can appreciate some of them at their true worth.

Italian hinges from the manufacturer "Class" For many years leading the market. The company specializes in the production of models of classic type loops.

Also worth noting the company "Archie", which produces any elements of door fittings, including mechanisms for mounting sliding door panels.

Manufacturer Fadex srl also produces a wide range of premium quality door hardware. The company has repeatedly received international awards of the highest level.

Company Hetich sensys very popular in Russia, its fittings are great for massive doors, has a beautiful appearance. And the big name of the manufacturer maintains a reputation level.

Well-known brand Blum - manufacturer of all kinds of accessories, characterized in that it produces loops with installed closers. Loop selection schemes and their installation are as clear as possible to the consumer.

Salice - a company that produces a small product range of products. But different faithful execution. Despite the small choice, the quality of the goods is at the height and does not cause complaints from consumers.

Manufacturers ratings are diverse. Ultimately, the choice of door hinges rests on the design preferences and aesthetic perception of the room. But you should not lose sight of the issue of strength and durability of the future structure. Door fittings are selected on the basis of the massiveness of the door, taking into account the weight of door handles and locks.

With at least some experience in repairing and building, you can mount door hinges and install them yourself. Naturally, the installation process will require the availability of certain tools and supporting materials. You will definitely need:

• the loops themselves;
• screwdriver or screwdriver;
• screws and screws of different sizes;
• wooden wedges (needed to set the level of the door);
• level;
• chisel;
• hammer.

After the preparatory stage, you can proceed to the assembly of the structure.

It is important to correctly mark the door and the box - the slightest error will lead to a distortion or sagging of the door. Mark up with a pencil or a thin marker. From above and below it is customary to retreat a distance of about 20 centimeters.

When leveling the position of the door, pay attention not only to the vertical plane, but also to the horizontal. If you do not keep the vertical level, the door will subsequently open all the time, and the wrong horizontal will become an obstacle for its tight closure.

Regardless of what door will be chosen for the room, the hinges of the modern level of quality can ensure its long service, performing the function of support and support. The choice of high-quality door fittings - a pledge that the door will be functional, silent and suitable to your interior.

For information on how to choose the door hinges and door handles for interior doors, see the following video.