How to properly install door hinges. Inserting hinges into an interior door with your own hands How to insert hinges into a door with your own hands

Many furniture is equipped with doors. Correct location hinges implies convenient use and long service life of the door. Sometimes it happens that the door does not open well or mows a little. Such moments cause unpleasant emotions when using the closet. Therefore, it is worth taking a closer and more serious attitude to the fact that when furniture hinges are mounted, the installation of the markup should be carried out taking into account all the rules.

Do-it-yourself installation of loops begins with the analysis of the part itself. In the manufacture of furniture, various hinges on the cabinet are used. The most popular loops are overhead. They are used when fastening facades to the body. There are also semi-overhead, internal, corner, using a closer and spring. The question of how to install overhead furniture hinges will be considered in more detail. In particular, the well-known four-hinged model. These loops vary in size. The most common with a diameter of 35 mm. The canopy consists of the following parts:

• cup;
• mounting plate;
• shoulder.

The cup is fixed on the facade, and the mounting plate is fixed on the cabinet body. The shoulder is involved in the bridge connection of these two elements. To properly install furniture hinges with your own hands, you need to prepare the following tools and materials:

• screwdriver;
• drill;
• ruler;
• construction level;
• cutter;
• pencil;
• screwdriver;
• screws.

The cutter diameter is 35 mm. When all the tools and materials are ready, the next stage begins.

Instruments

markup

Do-it-yourself furniture hinge installation involves precise marking. Having made a bad markup, you can get flaws when opening the door. The marking process for furniture hinges involves finding the center of the hole for them. It should retreat 7-12 cm from the edge of the facade. The number of hinges installed on the door may vary. But you need to observe a certain distance between the canopies, equal to 50 cm. There is a certain dependence of the number of canopies on the parameters of the door.

Facade weight, kg	Front length, cm
	Up to 50	50-100	100-150	150-200	Over 200
	Number of awnings
4-5	2
6-9		2
10-13			3
14-18				5
Over 19					5

When the number of canopies is determined, the center holes are marked relative to the width of the door. Moreover, the indent from the side of the door should be 2.1-2.2 cm. And it should also be borne in mind that the mount should not lie on the location of the shelves.

Thus, having measured the required distance from the top and bottom of the door, a mark is made. Further, observing the indentation relative to the width, the point of the future location is also marked. At the intersection of the measured marks, a notch should be made with a self-tapping screw or a nail. With a facade height of more than 100 cm, marks must be made every 50 cm.

Hole preparation

To understand how to properly install and hang hinges, it is important to follow all the required steps. The next installation step is how to embed furniture hinges? Using a drill or screwdriver, you need to drill holes. In this case, you need to use a cutter. The facade is laid on a solid surface. Drilling is carried out in the place of the markup.

Installation of a furniture hinge is carried out subject to the following conditions:

• the hole depth is 12-13 mm. The tie-in should not be deeper to avoid cracks with front side doors;
• the use of a sharpened cutter helps to eliminate chips or damage to the surface of the facade;
• the drill or screwdriver follows vertically, corresponding to the drilling axis, to avoid damaging the surface;
• do not drill in a hurry, otherwise the hole will be sloppy as a result.

After drilling for one hole, the next slots are drilled. When all the holes are made, the stage of laying the loop cups in them follows.

Hinge attachment

Hinges are placed in the holes and, using a ruler or level, adjust their position relative to the height of the facade. Each canopy should tightly touch the surface of the facade. If you do not adjust the location of the canopies, the door may take an oblique position. When the hinges are aligned, you should make marks for the screws. This can be done with a pencil or the screw itself. Next, use a screwdriver to screw the furniture hinges to the door.

Facade hanging

When the marking and installation of the furniture hinge is completed, the most difficult stage begins - fastening the door to be installed to the cabinet body. Door hanging progress:

• mark the places of installation of mounting sites for hinges;
• attaching a platform for fixing hinges that are installed on the facade;
• hang the door to the side of the cabinet;
• connection of two parts of the loop;
• adjusting the cabinet door relative to the cabinet with a screwdriver.

Hanging the door is best done on flat surface. In this case, the side of the locker, on which the canopy bar is attached, must be in a horizontal position. This creates a certain convenience when trying on and screwing the facade to the sidewall. After screwing to the body, you can put the cabinet in a vertical position and adjust it relative to the body.

Adjustment

The final step in the installation of furniture canopies is regulation. After the door is attached to the body, it is necessary to make adjustments in three planes. Of course, you will have to unscrew and tighten the screw several times, but a favorable outcome is guaranteed. Three planes are vertical, horizontal and relative to the fixation depth:

• depth adjustment helps to press the front closer to the body or loosen it. Using a screwdriver, an oval hole is twisted. This type of adjustment is widely used in rooms where the floors have some kind of unevenness;
• vertical adjustment helps to move the facade in a vertical position. Adjustment is carried out by twisting the oval holes. After some time, the door may sag. Therefore, it is necessary to carry out adjustment of canopies sometimes;
• Horizontal adjustment involves moving the door from left to right or vice versa. Its purpose is to avoid gaps between the door and the cabinet body. Let's apply this method even in rooms with uneven walls and floors.

The adjustment step can be carried out when the cabinet is not yet hung. But, in order to immediately orient with respect to the walls and ceiling, it is best to hang the cabinet on the wall.

It turns out that to fasten the loops, you do not need to have special knowledge or skills. Installing a furniture hinge is not difficult at all. The main thing is that when installing the furniture hinge, the marking and installation were carried out taking into account all the rules. This avoids the appearance of cracks on the facade, gaps between the body and the door, friction when opening. Moreover, the work done by one's own hands brings a lot of positive emotions.

Installation door hinges when repairing with your own hands - a responsible job, because the accuracy of orienting the door relative to the jamb depends on their correct tie-in. The slightest misalignment can lead to loose closing or, in the most severe cases, complete failure to lock. Therefore, there are two ways out - to learn how to hang the door on the buttonholes on your own or to entrust this important procedure to a qualified specialist.

How to choose?

There are several types of door hinges.

Steel

The most durable and reliable. They don't look very attractive. Chrome-plated products are more attractive, but their cost is higher than that of ordinary ones. The term of use of these elements is practically unlimited.

brass

The most beautiful in appearance, but short-lived loops. Brass is a soft alloy, so it tends to wear off rather quickly.

brass plated

The material for their manufacture are brass-like alloys. Relatively cheap parts, but their service life is short, as they wear out too soon.

The design of door hinges depends on the material of the door leaf.

• Elements for glass doors (for example, baths or saunas) - clasp and fix the glass on both sides. Help in fixation is provided by gaskets-liners made of rubber or silicone. For the installation of such door hinges, special equipment is required.

• For metal doors, the hinges are divided into external and hidden. The design of the outer ones provides support ball bearings or insert balls and an adjustment screw. This is done to compensate for the abrasion of metal parts. Internal hinges (hidden) protect against the penetration of unwanted persons into the room - it is impossible to damage or remove them, since they are devoid of protruding parts.

• For plastic doors, the hinges are equipped with devices for adjusting the distance between the door leaf and the frame. They are mounted by craftsmen on metal-plastic doors used for balconies and loggias.
• Models for wooden doors are divided into overhead, or card (simple and corner), mortise, screwed and Italian. Overhead can be removable and non-removable. Possible self-installation them on the door between rooms using carpentry tools.

The following parameters influence the choice of door hinges.

• The weight. For massive and oversized doors, additional hinges are required, while usually only two are needed. In this case, the third loop is not installed in the middle, but shifted slightly upwards. It should also be noted that not all fasteners are suitable for doors of increased mass.
• The presence or absence of ball bearings. They are necessary so that heavy doors open easily and do not creak.

• Opening vector. On this basis, the loops are divided into right, left and universal. The latter type of products can be attached from any side, but their installation and dismantling becomes more complicated.
• Intensity of exploitation.

When choosing products in the store, be sure to check them - sometimes they sell defective products. It is advisable to choose a color of the model so that it does not stand out from colors doors, handles and locks. The same applies to fasteners.

How to install correctly?

To insert hinges into a wooden door, you will need the following tools:

• electromill (chisel) and hammer;

• screwdriver;
• screws;
• carpentry pencil;
• construction plumb line (level);
• wood wedges.

First you need to markup. From the top and bottom of the door leaf, measure 20-25 cm and mark with a pencil. Check the wood in this area for defects and damage, if any are found, slightly shift the markings.

Attach the edges of the buttonholes to the marks and outline their outline. Cut a recess in the door with a chisel along the outlined contour to the depth of the thickness of the tool. Remove excess wood using a chisel and hammer. If you make a mistake at this stage, use cardboard or rubber inserts.

Attach the hinges to the door leaf with screws (self-tapping screws). To prevent cracks, drill thin holes under screws.

The same procedures are carried out with the door jamb. To cut out the contour of the door hinges in the box, the door leaf is fixed with wooden wedges, while leaving a gap of 2-3 mm between it and the box. To facilitate work, if the lock is already embedded, close the door with a key.

Check the position of the door in space with a plumb line - deviations in any direction are unacceptable. For marking accuracy, unscrew the hinges from the door leaf.

Avoid excessive deepening of the cutting on the door frame - it will lead to warping of the leaf when opening and closing.

In case of insufficient experience with carpentry tools ideal option there will be an installation of "cut-in" butterfly loops. When the door is closed, both of their parts are inserted one into the other. For easy opening and closing of the door, you need a small gap between the canvas and the box.

Installation instructions

• Measure from the top door frame about 25 cm, attach the product and circle the outline. This is necessary to correct the position of the part in case of its displacement.
• Drill small holes at the screw fixing points.
• Attach the loops to the jamb.

• Place the door in the opening with the necessary clearances. Fix it strictly horizontally using wooden wedges.
• Mark the location of the top buttonhole.
• Screw on the top loop and remove the wedges. Temporarily support the fabric to prevent warping and deformation of the buttonhole.
• Check the verticality of its position.
• Mark the location of the lower loop. Drill holes for the screws.
• Screw in the screws and secure the bottom hinge.

To put hinges on a metal entrance group, you need to perform slightly different actions.

Required tools:

• apparatus for welding;
• electrodes of 3-4 mm section;
• grinding machine with a circle for sharpening;
• felt-tip pen;
• 3 mm metal plates.

Mounting steps for overhead hinges with ball bearing and adjustment screw

• install metal door in the door frame
• place the prepared plates under and on the sides of the canvas to ensure the necessary distance between it and the box;
• measure from below and from above 24-25 cm each and mark this place with a felt-tip pen;
• attach the hinges oriented according to the markup and determine their location in such a way that the freedom of opening and closing the door is ensured;
• attach the hinges by spot welding so that they reliably support the door mass (before that, remove the bearing and the adjustment screw);

• check the correctness of their location by carefully closing / opening the door, also pay attention to the freedom of movement of the door, the absence of warping and the completeness of the opening;
• if everything is done correctly, thoroughly weld all the details;
• remove the slag with a grinder until the joint is smooth;
• insert ball bearing and adjustment screw;
• paint the door and hinges, pour grease inside.

If you are in doubt about your ability to properly weld fasteners to iron door call a specialist.

For feigned canvases, it is better to use corner buttonholes. Their difference from straight lines is that instead of plates they have two corners.

The installation of corner overhead models is carried out according to the same algorithm as for straight ones - one part is attached to the end of the door leaf, and the second to the jamb.

Currently, when installing, more advanced types of products are used. Hidden models do not spoil the surface of the door leaf with their presence, they do not require special personal care, and doors on such hinges are better able to resist breaking and unauthorized entry.

Embedding Hidden Elements

• mark the location of the parts of the product;
• cut a hole for the mechanism with an electric mill;
• in the place intended for fasteners, make a recess with a chisel;
• disassemble buttonholes;

• insert most of it into the jamb and secure with screws;
• the smaller part is fixed in the door leaf;
• connect the elements and tighten the adjustment screw;
• if you have a desire to mask prominent parts of the products, install decorative overlays.

Installing hinges on the door is an important stage in the installation of the door leaf and frame. On the one hand, this process does not cause any problems, since it comes down to installing the hinges themselves and fixing the door leaf, and on the other hand, it takes time, as well as patience and the availability of the necessary tools for installation. Before you install door hinges with your own hands, think about whether you can achieve high quality work. It is from the correct installation of hinges and doors on them that their further operation largely depends.

Varieties of door hinges

Features of the installation of certain loops will depend on their variety. Loops are classified according to the features of the structure and fastening into three main types:

• Overhead. Consist of two identical parts fastened together. One part is fixed on the door frame, the other on the canvas. There are also, which are a single whole. Installation of overhead loops does not require special skills and is the simplest and most accessible to everyone.

Mortise. They differ in a more complex and lengthy installation, which requires special equipment and skills to work with it. The complexity of installation is offset by the wide distribution of mortise hinges, as well as their reliability and durability.

• Screw-in. They are fastened with threaded pins - they are screwed into the door leaf, thereby securely fastening to its surface. Usually installed in the amount of three pieces per door, they differ in the number of mounting pins.

There are also hidden door hinges, which are very difficult to install, but guarantee excellent security and safety of the home.

Preparing the necessary tools

The installation process is unthinkable without a set of certain materials, tools and equipment necessary for work. So, before starting installation, you should prepare:

• door hinges.
• screwdriver and a set of screws.
• pencil (required for marking).
• a set of wooden wedges for leveling the structure.
• building level.
• hammer and chisel.

After you have verified that working area there are the tools and materials listed above, you can proceed with the installation of door hinges.

Proper marking

Installing door hinges by eye is unacceptable - even a small error can lead to distortion and deformation of the door leaf and structure. Marking is done with a pencil as follows:

1. Attach the hinges to the places of the intended installation. The placement of the hinges should be carried out with a minimum indentation from the edges of the door (top and bottom) by 20 centimeters.
2. Circle the hinges attached to the door end with a pencil, then set them aside.
3. Using a chisel and a hammer, make indentations in the marked areas necessary for installing the mortise hinges.

Pay close attention to the thickness of the recess. If it exceeds the thickness of the hinge, when closing the door will rest against the box. Ultimately, this will lead to deformation of the door leaf and problems with opening and closing the door.

Before you install the hinges on the door, you need to mark the door frame. This operation will require skill and patience to correctly determine the location of the loop:

1. Install the canvas in the box and fix it with wooden wedges as it should be in the installed state. To align the door leaf, use the building level.
2. After aligning the canvas, mark on the box where the door hinges come into contact with the door.
3. As in the case of the door leaf, use a hammer and chisel to make the required number of recesses for installing door hinges.

The alignment of the door leaf in the box should be carried out not only vertically, but also horizontally. Incorrect vertical installation will cause spontaneous opening of the door, and horizontal installation will make it difficult to close it.

Proper installation of door hinges

Installation of mortise hinges

Inserting loops in interior door- the most complex procedure of all possible, therefore, having mastered it, you can easily install overhead and screwed hinges. The installation procedure for mortise hinges is as follows:

1. Drown the hinges in the recesses made in the previous stages of work on the door.
2. Using a screwdriver, make holes in the tree for the hinges.
3. Take screws of suitable diameter and, using a screwdriver, fasten the hinges on the door leaf with them.
4. Install the door in doorway and secure it with wooden wedges.
5. Dredge the loops in the recesses made, then repeat steps 2-3.

During installation, make sure that the door is level in the frame and does not move during installation. Before you hang the door on the hinges, carefully align it in the doorway with building level(as in markup).

Installation of overhead loops

This is the easiest way to use, which does not require cutting and preliminary preparation of the door and door frame (without creating recesses). Simplicity lies both in the design of such loops and in the installation features - you don’t have to think about how to weld the loops and fix them in the socket as firmly as possible.

Installation is similar to the installation of mortise hinges, however, the parts are not installed in special recesses, but are simply screwed to the end of the door and frame with screws. As in the previous case, it is important to maintain correct position door leaf in space throughout the installation of hinges.

Installation of screw hinges

Installation of screw door hinges will not cause problems even for a novice master. Typically, installation comes down to three simple steps:

1. Before you put the hinges on the door, you need to drill holes in the door leaf according to a special template that usually comes with the hinges. Nests for hinges are drilled both on the door and on the frame, on the same level.

1. The next step is to install the hinges in their places. One half is placed on the door, the second on the box.
2. The final stage is the "stringing" of the door hinges on the box hinges. This completes the simple installation of the hinges.

After the installation is completed, it is recommended to prevent creaking when opening and closing doors, as well as to extend the life of door hinges. If you have any questions about correct installation door hinges, you can get Additional information from the video (as well as fixing the information already obtained from this article), which can be found and played below.

From the right choice entrance doors the safety of the owners depends, and further comfort and coziness in the house depends on the successful selection of interiors. But it is important not only the canvas itself, but also the high-quality installation of fasteners. Using the most suitable canopy guarantees a long service life for the entire door.

Varieties of canopies

A variety of door hinges allows you to choose which side the door will open. Therefore, in order not to regret after installing it decision, it is important to decide in advance on the type and principle of operation of the loops.

Loops are a fairly simple device that allows you to do all the work with your own hands.

Loop butterfly

They are the most practical for interior doors. Butterfly loops got their name because of their characteristic shape - when open, they resemble butterfly wings. When folded, the canopy is one card thick. This is achieved thanks to a special shape ─ when closing, one “wing” of the butterfly is accurately marked in the cutout of the second.

When installing such hinges, it is very important to choose suitable screws. Since the two parts of the "wings" of the butterfly will be in direct contact with the tree, you should use such self-tapping screws, the hat of which will be ideally hidden in a special loop groove. At right choice, the sash will close well and there will be no additional difficulties during its use.

Simple mortise

This is the most widely known type of canopy. It is used in almost every home. It consists of two parts and is fixed with ordinary wood screws.

Since doors can be of various sizes, such hinges must also meet the requirements for use.

Overhead

Structurally, they are not much different from the previous ones, but there are still some differences. The main nuance that should be considered when installing these canopies is the method of installation. If the previous version is attached simply to the end of the door, then for this type of hinges it is necessary to make special recesses (embed). This is necessary in order to hide the mounting plates and make a smaller gap between the door frame and the jamb.

Installation of overhead loops

This work is not difficult, due to the simplicity of the design of the loops. Outwardly, they are quite simple: two parts (“father-mother”) are connected into one, which facilitates installation. In order to evenly and correctly fix the door on the canopies, you first need to screw the hinges to the door frame. Such an installation must be carried out extremely accurately, otherwise curvature will appear as a result, and they will not be able to open normally.

Next, you should correctly install the door on the substrate of the desired height and at a slight angle relative to the overhead canopies. Then you need to open and lean it against the end of the frame. It is important to accurately fix the position of the door. You can do this with an ordinary plumb line. After the final adjustment, you can fix it with self-tapping screws.

They need to be tightened strongly, but carefully so as not to disturb the structure of the tree.

Universal loops are quite simple in design. Their main difference is that they are non-detachable. Often they small size which undoubtedly gives them a certain elegance. Their installation will not take much time, because it does not require any additional work. Such loops have a small thickness, so even with closed door, the gap between it and the lining of the opening is small. When using universal canopies, the beauty of the doorway and the invisibility of the joint are preserved.

How to install hinges correctly

No matter how beautiful and attractive the door is, it is wrong installed hinges spoil not only impressions. If it does not close ─ the benefit will be small. Therefore, at the markup stage, it is important to take the work seriously. Many this work perform either in a hurry or on hastily. But most often, after that, you have to twist the canopies many times and spoil the wood of the door. To avoid this, you need to know some of the nuances regarding the installation of loops.

Number of loops. It all depends on the size and weight of the installed door. Since its weight can vary from 2.5 to 8 kg, the number of canopies will also be different. standard height interior doors does not exceed 2.3 m, the most correct decision would be to install two canopies.

However, there are designs that have large dimensions. In this case, you need to increase the number of loops.

If there are three of them, you can combine them as follows:

• Two on the edges of the door (15-20 cm from the edge), and one in the center;
• Two at the top (the second is 10 cm below the first);
• Two at the bottom (the second is 10 cm higher than the last).

Markup is recommended to be carried out in several stages. To facilitate the work, it is best to divide the hinges into two parts ─ upper and lower. The second canopy element (the one with the stud) must be mounted on the door frame, while the first (with a special groove for the stud) will be mounted on the door frame.

Getting directly to the markup, it is advisable to arm yourself with a sharp pencil. In order to make the markings on the door frame as correctly as possible with your own hands, you can simply attach one of the parts of the canopy in the place where it will be attached. Then you should circle it along the contour with a pencil.

It is important to do this as close to the edges of the loops as possible. Since special recesses are often cut out for them on the frame and on the door frame, the accuracy and quality of the marking will depend further work interior door.

After the markings are made on the frame, you can proceed to the door frame. In order to choose the right place in height for the second part of the canopy (the one with the hairpin), you can resort to one trick: put a plank under the door, the width of which corresponds to the height of the desired gap between the door and the floor; after which you need to transfer the dimensions of the canopy to the door jamb so that they coincide with the first part of the hinges screwed to the frame.

Inserting hinges into interior doors

To make the canopies look beautiful, they can be cut into a tree ─ both the door frame and the door itself. Many choose to do this work with their own hands, because there is nothing complicated in it. It will require several tools:

• Chisel;
• A hammer;
• Pencil;

Before starting, it is important to correctly and accurately circle the canopy from all sides. Further, according to these measurements, you need to make a recess, with a depth equal to the thickness of the loop material.

The whole process can be seen in the following video:

In order to qualitatively and correctly perform the grooves, it is important not to rush and approach this matter responsibly. It is necessary to perform exactly such a depth that will ideally correspond to the thickness of the plate. After all, if the groove is deeper, the protrusions of the frame will catch on and the opening and closing will not be smooth. And vice versa ─ if it is too small, then there simply will not be room for loops.

So, having more complete knowledge in the matter of choosing loops, you can make a more confident choice. It is worth remembering that no matter how high-quality the hinges are, timely lubrication of the rotation elements will only extend their service life. Moreover, the installation and insertion of canopies will serve good experience and will be useful in the future.

Anton Tsugunov

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If you decide to buy new beautiful doors, pay attention to whether the kit includes the door leaf, frame, handle and lock, door hinges. If the design is sold without hinges, you have to choose and install them on the door yourself. This process must be taken responsibly, as unsuitable fittings can spoil the appearance of the door, and improper installation can lead to skew of the canvas and problems during operation.

• simplicity and ease of installation;
• possibility self-assembly without special skills and tools.

• the design of the canopies does not allow, if necessary, to remove the doors without unscrewing the screws;
• they can not hang doors that have a lot of weight.

Recently, overhead butterfly loops have been especially popular - these are loops without a tie-in, the elegant shape of which resembles a butterfly wing. When folding, one part of the structure is embedded in another, ensuring a minimum thickness.

Mortise

By appearance they resemble invoices, but differ from them in the method of installation: for the installation of mortise hinges, cuts are made at the end of the door leaf and frame. The recesses must correspond to the thickness and dimensions of the wings of the structure.

• relative ease of installation;
• low price.

The downside is the need to cut recesses in parts of the door structure.

Overhead and mortise door hinges are detachable and universal. Universal designs are considered more reliable, as they have a rigid assembly that prevents sagging and loosening of doors.

corner

Not flat wings-plates, but corners are attached to the axial rod of such canopies. They are installed on interior doors in the same way as mortise ones.

Hidden

They differ from all other designs, as they are installed in pre-prepared recesses, sawn out in the box and door leaf.

• inconspicuous fasteners do not violate the aesthetic appearance of the door structure;
• make it possible to adjust the position of the door;
• such loops cannot be cut.

The only drawback is the complexity of installation; without certain skills, you are unlikely to be able to correctly install such loops.

screw-in

In such door hinges, instead of wings, pins are located on the axis, screwed into the door leaf and box. The device has a number of models with a different number of threaded pins designed for different door weights.

• universality (no need to select right and left loops);
• stealth.

• on such hinges you can hang only doors with euro-porch;
• when used on structures made of low-grade brittle material, they can lead to cracking, chipping.

The choice of canopies according to the material of manufacture

Depending on the material, the loops are divided into three types:

1. Steel - are considered the most reliable and durable. In its pure form, they are not very attractive, chrome-plated models look more aesthetically pleasing.
2. Brass - beautiful in appearance, but less durable due to the plasticity of the material. Can be polished or chrome plated.
3. Brass-plated - made of zinc or steel alloys, have a layer of brass on top, often additionally coated with enamel or compositions that imitate noble metals.

A few words about butterflies

If you decide to stay on the easiest version of the hinges to install, it is advisable to purchase them in specialized stores. When buying, make sure that the sides of the structure fold correctly, otherwise bumps will form during installation, and the door will not fit well or begin to spring.

In connection with the overhead method of installation and the properties of the design, "butterfly" awnings are intended mainly for light interior doors. Thanks to its aesthetic shape, clean installation that goes without disturbing decorative finishes door leaf, are great for hanging modern doors with an original design.

Consider the installation sequence of popular butterfly hinges on the door, which are mounted without cutting into the door leaf and frame.

An important advantage of butterfly loops is the exceptional ease of installation: you do not need the ability to handle carpentry tools.

• First, the primary marking of the location of the loop is made. To do this, you need to measure the distance from the upper and lower edges of the door leaf - it must be at least 200 mm. Attach inner part loops to the place of its future attachment to the canvas and circle the part with a pencil.

Note! The hinges are placed with hinges to the front of the door.

• While holding the loop, mark the points for drilling holes for self-tapping screws with an awl or a thin drill, the diameter of which should not exceed the diameter of the axis of the self-tapping screw.
• Screw the inside of each hinge to the door leaf with self-tapping screws.
• Install the canvas in the box, observing the required gap, make sure that the top and bottom ends are located correctly (strictly horizontally), and fix it with wedges.
• Mark the location of the outer part of the hinge, remove the wedges and screw the top hinge to the box.

Important! To avoid breakage or distortion of the hinge, the door must be supported until the lower canopy is installed.

• Set the door leaf in a strictly vertical position.
• Mark the position of the bottom hinge on the box, prepare holes for self-tapping screws.
• Tighten the self-tapping screws and fix the position of the lower hinge correctly.