Fitting Door Hinges Uk

Check hinge fits flush and fix with one centre screw per hinge.

Fitting door hinges uk. Fitting a door fitting door into frame fitting door hinges and cutting a door in to door frames so that they are the exact size you need. Always make sure that your door hinges are of the correct weight to hold the door. Draw around the hinge flaps. If you are using hinges with removable pins you can take the hinge apart and just attach one side to the door.

The fitting of door hinges is extremely important. Use a straight edge to mark the width of the hinge onto the door. Unscrew the hinges from the door frame and lay them on the edge of the door making sure they re lined up with your pencil marks. Where they go is up to you but door hinges are normally installed 10 inches from the doorframe s bottom and 5 inches from the top.

It is important to make exactly the same measurements on the door as the frame to get the correct alignment. We sell in single door hinge quantities to allow you to buy as many as your project requires 2 hinges are required for interior doors 3 hinges are required for exterior doors or fire doors. Set the hinge into the mortise and use and centering punch to make starting divots for the screws. Draw around the hinge.

Unscrew hinges and lay them on the edge of the door lining up with the pencil marks. With a chisel and mallet tap around the outline of the hinge shapes. A diy guide to all aspects of hanging a door including. Chisel out the middle to the same depth as hinge flap.