Types of door hinges: consider in detail
Door hinges, like any other accessories, can be installed with your own hands - and the question: “How will the door work after that?” Is not at all idle. The fact is that the wrong choice of design loops, as well as errors made during their installation, can lead to misalignment of the canvas.
To avoid such consequences, you should know what kind of door hinges are, what criteria should be used to select them, and how to install them correctly. A thorough understanding of this issue will help you a video in this article titled: "Door hinges: variations."
How loops are classified
Hinges, like any other products, are classified primarily by design. But for this hardware, the purpose of the door is of great importance: entrance, interroom (see Interior door construction: review from the experts), street, etc.
To the question: “What kind of door hinges are there?”, We will answer with the help of a small informational review, in which you can get acquainted not only with the appearance of the products, but also learn about their design and operational features.
Construction varieties
All loops are divided into two large subgroups: split loops belong to the first classification group, and non-separable loops to the second.
The second group is the most extensive. She, in turn, is divided into subgroups, as one-piece hinges can be mortise, overhead or screwed. We think it will be easier for readers to figure out which door hinges are better if you present the options in the form of a review table.
So, we present you the main types of door hinges:
| Appearance and name of the loop | Features, purpose, price range |
| The design feature of such hinges, which is at the same time their dignity, is that the door leaf can be removed if necessary without dismantling its supporting fittings. Ideal for interior doors. Detachable hinges are made of high-grade steel and have a wear-resistant decorative coating that imitates, as a rule, shades of other metals and their alloys: nickel, copper, chrome, gold, bronze. They can be oriented to the left or right opening, or be universal. Sold detachable hinges both individually and in pairs, complete with fasteners. The price of products depends on the size and design of the loops, and varies between 95-145 rubles. a piece. |
 | In order to be able to remove the cloth installed on the one-piece hinges, it is necessary to make their complete disassembly. They consist of two rigidly interconnected fragments, one of which is attached to the box, and the other to the canvas. In the presented photo you see one of the options, which is called the “butterfly” because of its original shape. They are made of steel with electroplated coating, protected by two layers of varnish. There are two bearings on the hinge pin that do not require lubrication and provide the hinge with a long service life. The price level is about the same as that of split loops. Installation - the most simple. |
 | In appearance, the mortise hinges look like consignment notes, and so that sellers do not confuse them, they are marked with the letter “B” on the packaging. In order to mount them on the surface of the canvas and the box, using a chisel a selection of grooves. It is clear that this type of hinge is used only for installation on wooden doors. Basically, they are placed at the entrance, as the hinges are almost impossible to dismantle without opening the door. This mounting technology allows loops to perceive large loads, so they are also installed on massive doors with high weight. What is worth in one situation becomes a disadvantage in another. Due to the fact that the door cannot be removed from the hinges to bring furniture into the room, or to make repairs in it, they are not mounted on the internal doors. Mortise hinges are made of steel and brass. The cost of these alloys is very different: the steel loop costs about 200 rubles, while the brass price may exceed 1000 rubles. |
 | This version of the door hinges, installed mainly on interior doors. Because of the design, screw hinges are also called pin. The amount of these pins, which are screwed into the canvas and the door box when mounted (see How to assemble the door frame without problems), depends on the load that the hinge can take. Naturally, this affects the cost of products, but not as much as the material of manufacture. Small hinges made of galvanized steel cost 20-50 rubles. apiece, while the price of polished brass products, may be 10 times higher. |
 | Hidden hinges got their name because they remain completely invisible after installation. Because of this, the door can be finished in the same style with the walls so that it will not be visible on the wall at all. But this is not the most important thing. Such hinges are generally impossible to cut off without opening the canvas, so they are often placed on the front door. Hidden hinges, as well as the doors themselves, can be made of various metals, or super strong plastic. Steel hinges themselves do not possess corrosion resistance, and therefore manufacturers cover products with a protective and decorative coating. Since there are a lot of constructive options for hidden hinges, the installation instructions must be attached to the hinge kit. Invisible hinges, too, are universal, as well as can be focused on the left or right opening. When buying, you need to pay close attention to this. Pick them up, as, indeed, and other types of hinges, on the design and weight of the canvas. On a single door, there must be three hinges. They make it possible to adjust the door leaf in three planes, for which there is always an Allen key in the kit. It is very convenient that the hidden hinges provide a reversal of the canvas by 180 degrees, which makes it possible to bring dimensional furniture into the house without any problems - if only the opening allows. All these amenities, together with a complex configuration, could not but affect the cost of products, which starts from 1000 rubles, and may, depending on the material, exceed 3000 rubles. |
 | Spring hinges occupy a special place in this list, as they provide the opening of the door leaf in both directions. These doors are called pendulum, respectively, this name serves as hinges. Although you can find such names as "bar", "Western", "Metro" - by analogy with those places where you can most often see the door of this type. As seen in the photo, this is a double-sided loop. Inside its cards are installed springs, which return the door leaf to its original position. Since pendulum doors are mainly installed in high-traffic areas, the dignity of spring hinges is obvious. It is they who provide bandwidth, without creating additional obstacles in the way of people. This is especially valuable when the door is an escape route from the building. If it is, for example, an office door, then the pendulum hinges, providing automatic closing of the canvas, prevent the room from losing heat. There is such a loop, even made of galvanized steel, at least 700 rubles. Compared with detachable and overhead hinges, this is a lot, but such a high price is their only minus. It is necessary to select such loops not for reasons of aesthetics, but in accordance with the width, thickness, and weight of the canvas. In addition, if they are not universal, then the direction of opening the door is also important. Choose better options with bearings that ensure the noiselessness of the door and the smoothness of its progress. The ability to control the speed of closing the web is also one of the criteria to be paid attention to when selecting. |
 | It is easy to guess that drop-shaped welded hinges are designed exclusively for metal doors and gates. They got their name at the expense of the bearing, which has a teardrop shape. These hinges are strong enough and can easily withstand the weight of massive steel sheets. The pins that are in their case are anti-removable, so just remove the canvas from the loop will not work. Of course, in appearance, the weld hinges cannot compete with hidden hinges. But they have great dignity - the price is in the range of 70-90 rubles. |
In the table above, we have described in detail each type of door hinge. It is important to choose them correctly, and the rest, as they say, is a matter of technology.
From the whole of this list, it is impossible to install only the last option on your own - in any case, if you are not a welder and you don’t have a welding machine. Everything else can be mastered by looking at how professionals work, and listening to their advice.