Fitting Exterior Door Hinges

The hinge consists of two leaf plates one anchored to the edge of the door and the other to the door jam.

Fitting exterior door hinges.

Butt hinges are the most common type of hinges used on entry doors and passage doors as well as some cabinet doors. 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. 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. Next place your hinge on the door and trace around the hinge with a pencil.

The fitting of door hinges is extremely important. Always make sure that your door hinges are of the correct weight to hold the door. How to cut the perfect hinge in minutes. Use a utility knife to score the outline.

We show you the tools to use and the. With a sharp chisel and hammer cut the wood in the shape of the hinge.