Wooden Door Hinge Installation Steps and Precautions
Wooden door hinge installation steps and precautions The hinge is a small part hidden between the door, the leaf and the frame in the door and leaf installation, but it is the most important connecting piece to realize the opening and closing of the door and leaf. Doors and fans can be opened and closed well, and hinges with sophisticated craftsmanship are required. How to install high-quality hinges in the right position is also a key factor. There are ordinary hinges, pipe hinges and door hinges, which are mainly used in the installation and connection of different components.
Today, I will share with you the steps and precautions for the installation of wooden door hinges.
How to Install TDCHINGES Door Hinges?
Preparation before installation
Checking the Dimensions Before Installation
Determine whether the height, width and thickness of the hinge match the wooden door. Unmatched hinges in height, width and thickness may cause the hinges to fail to meet the requirements and affect the use of wooden doors;
Arranging Corresponding Accessories
The hinge installation requires matching screws and other fastening accessories, and check whether the accessories are matched and the quantity is complete.
Determine the hinge installation quantity and installation height.
Deciding the Number of Hinges
The number of hinges is determined according to the base material of the door. Usually, only two hinges are needed for the installation of paint-free doors or lighter doors such as PVC; solid wood composite doors, solid wood doors, etc. For a heavier door, it is more suitable to install three hinges, and it can also bear the weight of the wooden door to avoid deformation and damage for a long time. It is more appropriate to install the third hinge 30 cm below the installation position of the upper hinge;
The Types of Hinges
Pipe hinges (zinc alloy and galvanized iron) have spring devices, which are mainly used for the connection of furniture door panels. 1/3 away from the upper and lower corners;
Positioning the Hinge
The installation positions of ordinary hinges are respectively at a quarter of the upper and lower corners of the door to ensure uniform stress.
Choosing the Proper Connection for the Hinge
Select the corresponding hinge connection method according to the material, such as the connection of wooden doors and frames with screws.
Wooden door hinge installation
Slotting the Door for Hinge
Make a slot on the side where the hinge is to be installed, and the depth of the slot should be consistent with the thick soil of the single sheet. door cover) is flush with the surface;
Fastening the Hinge to the Door
Use matching screws to fix the hinges. The screws should be perpendicular to the door cover and the surface of the door edge. If the screws are inclined, the hinges may be squeezed when the door is closed, which will affect the service life of the door.
Precautions for the installation of the mother-child hinge
- Unlike ordinary hinges, the mother-child hinge is not two sheets of the same size, but looks like a pair of mother and son, consisting of a smaller child sheet and a larger mother sheet. The sheet is shaped like a hollowed-out portion of the parent sheet. Compared with ordinary hinges, the mother and daughter hinges are thinner and less suitable for heavier wooden doors.
- The core of the hinge is the bearing. The flexibility and durability of the door opening and closing are determined by the bearing, and the bearing of the mother-child hinge is lighter than that of the ordinary hinge. It is best to install three hinges. , for better load bearing.
- If it is a wooden door to install a hinge, it is best to use 304 stainless steel. The thickness of this hinge is 3mm thick, which can clearly feel thick and flexible in the hand.
