Double hinged doors are also referred to as french doors and they create a beautiful and creative indoor outdoor space.
How do double swing door hinges work.
Just like a normal hinge one side attaches to the door frame and the other side attaches to the door.
Bommer double acting hinge selection charts.
The door leaf may be mortised or surface applied and must be centered between the axial centers of the double acting hinge.
The spring action in the barrel hinge brings the door back to the center and closed position.
Double hinged doors are made by using two retractable screen doors that open on both sides and coincides midway.
This requires clearance space behind the door to allow it to swing open freely.
The hinge unfolds when it swings one direction and operates like a normal hinge when it swings the other direction.
Shims under the jamb flanges may be necessary for proper door alignment.
You start by marking the location of the top hinge and then use a plumb bob to locate the bottom hinge at the door bottom and the floor.
These hinges are known as saloon door hinges or double acting spring hinges.
How a double action hinge works a double action hinge has two connected hinges.
A door with these hinges properly installed will swing 180 degrees in either direction.
For a door to swing properly you need to accurately measure the location of the hinge plates and sockets.
Install the top hinge and then the bottom part of the hinge that attaches to the bottom of the door.
Before installing these hinges be sure the door can swing without obstruction in both directions.
For help selecting the proper size double acting spring hinge for your doors size and weight see.
A hinged door works on a force being applied to the free outer edge of the door pushing or pulling the door open allowing it to swing on its hinges up to 180 degrees to create an opening and allow people to pass through the doorway.
A butler hinge is also called a swinging door hinge and a double acting floor hinge it is a floor mounted hinge with spring tension that allows a door to swing in or out of a room and return to the closed position when let go.
Align the door centerline with the centerline of the frame.
Attach the jamb flange to the surface of the door casing.
The door shown above and below separates the kitchen from the formal dining room.