It is difficult to imagine a building without a door, and its purpose is completely unimportant. It is provided in almost any room. The door ensures the safety of heat, prevents unwanted guests from entering, etc. And if this concerns a living space, then it creates comfort in it. It allows you to hide from prying eyes and, if necessary, open it.
Various doors
Depending on where the door is located, it comes in different types: interior, balcony and entrance. They differ not only in their scope, but also in the material from which they are made. The front door is mostly metal or wood, as it must reliably protect against cold and noise that can penetrate into the apartment or house. As for the balcony door, today many people prefer plastic options, as it has a lot of advantages. But for doors between rooms it is better to choose wood or other material.
The fundamental point for these structures is their installation. It must be done correctly and efficiently. But, as practice shows, even compliance with these requirements will not guarantee their long service. Over time, problems may arise in their work. They are mainly caused by the fact that the structure sags and an imbalance appears in the mechanisms. But there is no need to be upset. The situation can be corrected. It is enough to adjust the hinges.
Butterfly loop
Installing a Butterfly Loop
This type of hinge refers to overhead hinges, therefore, insertion into the door leaf and frame is not made. Unlike conventional ones, in which two identical flaps are adjacent to each other, the butterfly is designed so that when folded, one flap is inside the other. Thanks to this design, the hinge we are considering is quite suitable for installation in modern interior doors in such a way that there is an acceptable gap.
The technology and sequence are the same as for universal ones, only notches do not need to be made.
Adjusting plastic door hinges
Plastic doors can be installed in different rooms. Basically they act as interior spaces. At the same time, they have a lot of advantages: practical, reliable, convenient, easy and quick to install, etc. Since their weight is light, they do not have the problem of sagging. Increasingly, you can find violations of the mechanism of their work. This leads to the fact that the plastic door does not close and open well.
When installing such structures, three loops are used. They are quite capable of handling the weight of the doors. But it is worth noting that their quality indicator is important. He must be tall. Otherwise, the canvas will sag. Also, using only two hinges when installing plastic doors will lead to the same result.
Types of door structures by opening method
- Swing products. Such canvases can open both in both directions and in one. They are the most popular among other doors. Hinged doors can be external or internal, solid or glazed. They are made from any material, therefore, the designer’s scope in door design is enormous. The only drawback of swing doors is that they require space to open.
- Sliding products. With the help of sliding doors you can remodel your apartment, house or even office. Most often they are found in wardrobes. Another big plus is that when installing them, you can save considerable space in the room. They can be both internal and external. The canvases move parallel to the wall or go inside the wall. Fastening occurs on the lower, upper or both guides. If the door is fixed only on the top guide, then in the event of a draft the door may “walk”, therefore, it is more reliable on two guides. When finishing sliding products, more modern materials are used.
- Stable products. Stable doors consist of two halves, upper and lower. Each has its own hinges and locks.
- Folding products. Folding doors are a good option for small spaces. Such designs save living space; in addition, they are less expensive than, for example, sliding ones. Plastic is mainly used as the material for their manufacture. They open easily, similar to accordion-type trolleybus doors. Most often used as doors to a dressing room or pantry.
- Swinging products. Swing doors swing open in both directions. They can only be found in specialized stores, since they are not very popular in our country.
Adjusting hidden door hinges
When installing such structures, different hinges are used. Their choice depends on the severity of the door. So, for entrances they use hidden hinges, which are adjustable and non-adjustable. If the second option is used, then the possibility of repair is excluded. As practice shows, such mechanisms are quite reliable. Therefore, they rarely fail.
Adjustable hinges are most often used. If they fail, it will not be difficult to correct the situation. So, when the canvas is shifted vertically, it is necessary to move the loop in the same direction. To do this you will need a hexagon. It is used to loosen all hinges and the central screw.
Installation
The installation of such loops is slightly different from the installation of ordinary card loops. To better understand the description below, first look at the completeness of the products and their diagram.
In addition to self-tapping screws, the kit includes a stopper and a mandrel
So, double-sided spring door hinges can be adjusted by changing the compression force. Before installation, they must be loosened, and after installation, tightened to ensure that the base returns to its original position on its own.
Canopy arrangement diagram
- 1 – spring;
- 2 – bushing with holes for the stopper;
- 3 – stopper;
- 4 – locking screw;
- 5 – end nut.
And the mandrel is a metal pin with which adjustments are made.
Now you can see how to install a door on double-sided spring hinges with your own hands:
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| To release the springs, you need to remove the stopper from the hole in the bushing. To do this, insert the mandrel into the nearest free hole and turn the sleeve clockwise. The stopper is released and can be easily removed. |
| Then everything is as usual: mark the position of the hinges at the end of the base and the door frame. |
| Using the markings, we cut out grooves in the body of the frame and door leaf. |
| We put the hinge card into the groove of the box and fasten it with self-tapping screws. |
| We repeat the same with the second card, screwing it to the door. |
| After installation, we cock the springs in both pins. Using the mandrel again, turn the sleeve clockwise, inserting it into the hole located closer to the card. And insert a stopper into the vacated hole. Then we go out, close the door and repeat the procedure on the second pin. We check the smooth running and, if necessary, tighten or loosen the spring. |
Advice. The adjustment must be carried out carefully, without applying much effort. Otherwise you can break the spring.
Often, over long periods of use, the springs themselves weaken. In such cases they are pulled up again. The main thing is not to lose the mandrel.
Adjusting plastic door hinges: overhead hinges
Another option for loops that can be used for this case is overhead loops. They differ in their functional characteristics, which affects their adjustment.
If there is a vertical misalignment, the corresponding screw will need to be adjusted. It is necessary to remove the overlay from the loop, which acts as a decorative element. This will give you access to the part.
If you need to lower or, on the contrary, raise the canvas, then another element is adjusted, which is located under the detachable bar. The necessary manipulations are carried out with it. Thus, the door rises to 6 mm or falls by 2-3 mm.
Manufacturers of spring fasteners
There are a large number of manufacturers on the domestic market that produce spring hinges for bar doors.
Popular brands include:
- Justor (Italy);
- Luigi Aldeghi (Italy);
- AMIG (Spain);
- ARMADILLO (Italy);
- MERT (Türkiye).
Spring hinges differ little in the type of device, however, each manufacturer has its own nuances, ranging from the thickness of the part to the availability and quality of components. For example, the thickness of Chinese hinges can be 1.4 mm, while Italian ones are made from 1.9 mm sheet steel, which increases the performance of the fastener.
The presence of additional lubrication of springs, plastic elements between the bushings and soldering of rods affects the quality and durability of door fasteners.
Therefore, it is necessary to give preference to one or another manufacturer only after carefully familiarizing yourself with the part and its technical characteristics.
Adjusting entrance door hinges
The front door is an important structure in any home, as it allows you to maintain its warmth and comfort. To achieve this, heavy materials are mainly used in its production. Therefore, to install them you will need high-quality fittings. But often it does not protect against various problems, for example, drafts, loose closures, and so on.
A fairly common problem is that doors do not open well or rub against the threshold. The reason for this lies in the ball or bearing. It's erased. To correct the situation, the door does not need to be removed. Simply unscrew the bolt and lift it up. The repair process depends on the design features of the hinges. Sometimes, to fix the problem, they need to be completely replaced.
How to properly adjust the handles?
The structure is completely disassembled according to the attached instructions. It is necessary to adjust the handles due to the incorrect position of some fittings. Over time, they shift, become loose and deformed, and therefore require replacement.
We adjust the handle. After disassembling the structure, analyze the strength of the torsion springs and key washer. The washer is freed from the locking elements securing it, then it is replaced or its location is adjusted. The spring helps the handle and tongue interact.
You will need to check the movement of the locking element and, if necessary, make the necessary adjustments and adjust the tongue extension adjustment.
We hope that the knowledge gained from this article will really help you troubleshoot interior doors, if any. When choosing a door, do not be guided only by its aesthetic characteristics and price. Carefully study the product parameters, quality of material and workmanship.
It is best to purchase auxiliary elements for installation along with the canvas, so that during installation there will be no troubles associated with hinges that are not the right size. Knowing how to fix the problems described above, the process of purchasing and installing an entrance group will only bring pleasure.
