Hinge

When upgrading doors, gates, cabinets or access panels with hinges, you may want to use soft-close hinges. Hinges are mechanical bearings that allow for a limited angle of rotation with the surface on which they are installed. They typically consist … Read More

If you’re planning to paint over a hinge, you should make sure it has a paint clearance. Hinges are commonly used on doors, gates, cabinets and access panels. Once installed, they allow for a limited angle of rotation. As you … Read More

When shopping for hinges, you may come across the terms “light duty” and “heavy duty.” All hinges are mechanical bearings that connect two or more objects while allowing for a limited angle of rotation. They typically feature two leafs that, … Read More

When shopping for hinges, you may come across flag hinges. Also known as double-acting hinges, they are commonly used on doors and gates. Once installed, flag hinges will allow the door or gate to swing open. Unless you’ve used them … Read More

Hinges are available in many different styles. There are butt hinges consisting of two leafs and an interconnected knuckle, loose joint hinges consisting of a fixed pin in one leaf, continuous hinges consisting of long leafs that span the entire … Read More

When choosing hinges for a humid or moist environment, you should consider the degree to which it’s protected from corrosion. Most hinges are made of metal. Exposure to moisture can trigger oxidation that degrades or destroys the hinge. Some hinges, … Read More

Are you struggling to remove a door hinge? Maybe you want to take down the door so that you move a large piece of furniture through the doorway, or perhaps you want to reposition the hinge. Fortunately, door hinges are … Read More