How To Install Swinging Door Hinges

Step 1 find the right doorway.

How to install swinging door hinges.

Even the most beginner of do it yourselfers can quickly cost effectively and expertly install door hinges. Having a helper can make this project easier so it s not awkward having to holding the door yourself while installing hinges. In less than an hour you can have your door swinging back and forth on its hinges. With a sharp chisel and hammer cut the wood in the shape of the hinge.

Even if the hinges you are installing are non adjustable tension you should reverse the hinges on one door for proper operation. The tension in these hinges can also be adjusted. Depending on the hinge model you choose installing these hinges is much like installing normal hinges. Installing double acting spring hinges on double doors.

The center hinge should be installed as close as possible to the top hinge for maximum support. You typically have to make a few changes to the door frame first. If the door swings too easily insert a hex wrench into the holes on the bottom of both hinges. Use a utility knife to score the outline.

Next place your hinge on the door and trace around the hinge with a pencil. To install door hinges on a new door measure and mark where your hinges need to go on the door frame and on the door you re hanging. These hinges are known as saloon door hinges or double acting spring hinges. A butler hinge is also called a swinging door hinge and a double acting floor hinge.

We had to change out a 6 panel solid wood swinging butlers door with a 15 lite 15 panes of glass door. On this project i was tasked with installing a swinging butler door. The spring action in the barrel hinge brings the door back to the center and closed position. Double action hinges allow a door to swing in both directions.

This project requires a few standard tools and the patience to measure accurately. A door with these hinges properly installed will swing 180 degrees in either direction. It is advisable to use three hinges on each door. Remove the blocks and allow the door to swing in the opposite direction.