How To Install Surface Mounted Continuous Hinges On Double Doors

Line up the hinge with the door side edge of the frame or your alignment line being sure that no part of the base of the hinge protrudes beyond the frame.

How to install surface mounted continuous hinges on double doors.

However if your hinge can be separated into pieces remove the hinge pin to take the hinge apart. Align and mount surface mounted hardware such as latches catches and clasps. Sandor demonstrates how he attaches hardware across two flat work pieces. Aesthetically pleasing they are made in michigan and guaranteed for the life of the opening.

Subscribe to my youtube channel. To locate a full surface continuous hinge or a half surface mounted onto the frame insert a shim between the top of the door and the header at the hinge edge. With the hinge in the open position use a shim to position the top end of the hinge 1 8 below the header to allow for door clearance. These hinges come with both removable and un removable pins.

Again use the hinge itself to set the length of the mortise. Some hinges are all one piece and can t be taken apart. If the hinge is the same length as the height of the door it will correctly position the continuous hinge. Attach the screws and secure the door into it s hung hinges with the pins.

To mount a regular door the most popular type of hinge is a butt hinge. Then carry those lines across the mortise with a square. Measure your cabinet or door so you can space the hinges the same distance from each end. Tips for installing surface mounted hardware youtube.

They are stronger than pivots and distribute the weight of a door evenly. Draw a thin pencil line down the face of the gear cap from the top about. Attaching the hinge to the frame. The edge of the door should be 1 16 inch from the centerline of the hinge barrel.

Holding the hinge in place cut tick marks into the corner of the door stile. This will help you install it easier. Use the enclosed screws or 3 4 inch self drilling screws to fasten the hinge to the door. Installing the double action hinge once you know that the metal fastener can lay flat on the door frame measure 3 inches from the top of the door frame to mark where the top of the first double hinge will rest and 7 inches from the bottom of the frame to mark where the bottom of the second hinge will rest.

Surface mount on face of existing or new door and frame. Choosing the right hinges for the job. Place the door into the opening and align the top of the door with the top of the hinge. A quick and easy way to install a butt hinge with perfect alignment and gaps into a cabinet.

After scribing the width and depth with marking gauges lay the hinge in position and cut a precise tick mark at both ends. Step 1 take apart the hinge if possible.