The hinges have metal pivots to rotate on.
How to install glass door pivot hinge.
The door needs to be fixed on two pivots that support the door which can be of wood glass or metal.
The pivots are fixed in bushes which are attached to cabinets.
A quick tutorial video on how to install a commercial door pivot set.
Attach the pivot arms to the door using the paper templates that come with your pivot set.
Attach the remaining pivot bracket to the top of the wall jamb.
The hinges will allow the glass to be inserted through their open side and will clamp the glass against the hinge wall with the help of clamp screws.
Determine how many pivots your door requires.
If a wall filler strip is needed position it against the wall behind the wall channel and secure both with screws.
Position the wall jamb with the bottom pivot bracket on the threshold track.
The brackets hold the 1 4 inch thick glass with pressure screws that secure glass to hinge.
How to install pivot hinge doors step 1.
Use the template to place your hinge in the correct area.
The door may come with or without stop depending on your purchase.
One pair of hinges is required for each glass door.
Glass door pivot hinges are simple to install as they do not require any drilling into the glass.
In this video we use the swisco 79 128 right 1 8 recessed door offset pivot set arch.
Take out the rest of the items contained in the packaging and insert them according to the template.
If it is without the stop then you will hire a carpenter or professional to fix the door for better result.
However it is advisable to get it installed by professional.
Tape the templates to the top and bottom of the door and predrill holes at all fastener locations.
Most residential doors are installed using center hung pivots.
Install the wall jamb to the wall.
Compare center hung versus offset pivots.
Most doors need only a top and bottom pivot which are sold in.
This means there is no need to drill holes in the glass.