The procedure for installing and adjusting hidden hinges of interior doors

Design features of hidden hinges

The main feature of such door hinges is their invisibility after installation. To do this, the component elements of the product are cut into the door frame and leaf.

Hidden door hinges must provide during operation of the door unit:

• Reliable connection of the canvas with the box, without the risk of disconnection;
• Free opening/closing of the door leaf;
• Maintaining its original technical characteristics throughout the entire warranty period;
• Fixation of intermediate and extreme positions of the canvas;
• Hidden-type door hinges are also required to withstand the weight of the door, possible impact loads and provide the set opening angle - 90, 120, 180 degrees.

Manufacturers use different materials to make such loops. Different models may differ in size, adjustment (some are adjustable relative to the vertical plane, others relative to the horizontal), direction of movement (right, left, double-sided).

Installing hinges on the door: insertion technology of various models

Every man should know how to install door hinges. The hinge is one of the key elements of the entire door structure; it not only holds the leaf in the frame, but also ensures its movement. Therefore, how well the door will function depends on the correct installation. If installed incorrectly, squeaks, rubbing and jamming may occur, so knowing how to properly install hinges on a door is very important.

Pros and cons of the design

Hidden hinges, which are designed for interior doors, have both positive and negative consumer reviews.

Main advantages of the products:

• Quite attractive appearance;
• High strength. The hinges are able to withstand the weight of panels made of solid wood and iron;
• Reliability. The products are tamper-proof, i.e. attackers will not be able to cut them off;
• Long warranty period. With proper use and proper care, hinges of this type can last for several decades without replacement;
• The products are hidden after installing the door block, i.e. They are not visible, so they do not spoil the overall appearance of the structure.

The only drawback of hidden hinges is the difficulty of installation without certain skills. But, if you look at it, you can easily install them yourself without the involvement of an experienced technician.

How to make a hatch in the basement

Almost all private houses have their own basement or cellar. If the entrance to it is in the floor, then you will need to make a floor hatch into the basement.

How to make such a hatch largely depends on the structural features of the lift and its location. Creating a basement hatch with your own hands involves making drawings, selecting and purchasing materials from which the structure will be created. The basement hatch, first of all, must be completely safe and convenient to use.

Features of the hatch device

A basement has many benefits, including acting as storage space and allowing the ground floor floor to retain heat better. The main disadvantage is the high cost of creating a basement, so most home owners make an opening in the floor and install a floor hatch in the basement with their own hands.

Required Tools

Self-installation and adjustment of hidden hinges on interior doors requires the following tools:

• A simple pencil for marking;
• Construction tape (a regular school ruler will do);
• Chisel;
• Electric drill;
• Screwdriver;
• Milling device;
• Hammer;
• Building level;
• Set of screws.

PURPOSE

What types of cabinet hinges are there?

Transformer hinge PTdSL.139-79-52-190.Нж was specially designed for secret doors, for flush installation of thick doors up to 40 mm, hidden access hatches, invisible hatches, tile hatches

The hinge can be installed in floor hatches and ceiling hatches. ATTENTION! The maximum thickness of the door with trim should not exceed 40 mm. The maximum protrusion of the door, from the hinge side, beyond the edge of the hinge with which it is attached to the opening is no more than 25 mm

If the door thickness exceeds 40 mm, it is necessary to provide landing areas (samples) for hinges on the inside of the door, thinning the door at the points where the hinges are attached to the door.

Installation of door hinges

Installation of hidden hinges requires preliminary preparation and marking. But first you need to decide how many of them will be fixed on the interior doors.

The number of hinges must be calculated based on the weight of the door leaf. For example, for medium-weight wooden doors, 2 fasteners are sufficient, and for heavy metal structures it is recommended to use at least 3.

Marking the canvas

The procedure for marking the door leaf is not difficult.

Step-by-step instruction:

• It is necessary to retreat 20-25 cm from the lower and upper edges of the canvas and draw lines with a simple pencil;
• Loops are placed in these areas and outlined with a pencil;
• When installing 3 fasteners, the third loop is placed strictly in the center.

Marking the door frame

Marking a hidden hinge on a wooden frame for interior doors is a little more difficult, but doable. To do this you need:

• Place the door leaf in the frame. Next, secure it with previously prepared wooden pegs, level it horizontally and vertically using a building level;
• On the end part of the box, mark the insertion points for hidden fastening elements (hinges). They must be located exactly opposite the contours marked on the door leaf;
• Next, you need to attach the loops to the box and also trace them along the contour. To do this, the sash can be removed;
• Once again, check that the markings are applied correctly and you can make recesses for installing fasteners.

Milling

First, the insertion into the frame and the canvas for installing hidden hinges in interior doors is done manually. Minor indentations are made using a hammer and chisel. The material is removed by lightly tapping the chisel with a hammer. To know what depth to make the notch, you need to measure the thickness of the loop.

Next, to fix the hidden fasteners, additional recesses are made using an electric drill and a special milling attachment. But before that, you need to accurately measure the height of the mount without the pad.

The drill must be worked quite carefully. The end of the box is milled with light pressing movements exactly along the previously drawn contour. After reaching the calculated hole depth, the procedure is repeated for the remaining marks.

The recesses for hidden hinges in the door leaf and frame are made according to the same pattern. To complete this work yourself may take about 1 hour.

Installation of door hinges

Installation and subsequent adjustment of hidden hinges of interior doors is carried out after preparing all the necessary recesses. At the same time, there should be no knots or shavings in them.

The procedure for installing hidden loops:

• The loop is inserted into a previously prepared recess and fits tightly into the socket;
• Next, holes are drilled to securely fix the fasteners;
• Screws are inserted and tightened into the finished holes. All fasteners must be tightened at the same time to prevent the hinge from becoming awry;
• Similar actions must be applied to all other hidden loops;
• The hinges are installed on the door frame after the leaf has been placed and firmly fixed in the opening of the frame. Wooden pegs are used for this;
• The procedure for fixing the hinges in the frame is similar to the procedure for attaching these parts to the sash;
• After completing the installation of all fasteners, they are adjusted.

Installation diagram

The technology for installing them is simple: you need to cut niches, insert parts into them, and secure them. In reality, things are a little more complicated.

You must first prepare the necessary tools:

• measuring instruments (tape measure, ruler, level);
• pencil;
• hand router (you can use an electric drill with a milling attachment);
• screwdriver;
• chisel;
• hammer.

The process itself looks like this:

1. First they mark the door . To do this, measure 20–25 cm from the top and bottom edges, mark the place for the loop, and trace its contours. You need to make two contours: for the loop itself and for the decorative overlay. If you intend to install a third, then it must be placed exactly in the middle between the two outer parts.
2. Then mark the door frame . The door is inserted into place and its position is adjusted using pegs. Find the designated places on the canvas, fix their position on the box. The sash is removed, and contours are also drawn in the marked places.
3. Now we move on to inserting parts. It is necessary to make a hole for the lining, the depth of which is equal to the thickness of the part. They shape it with a chisel and a hammer, then take a drill with a milling attachment and make the final niche for the fittings.
4. After creating the recesses on the sash and frame, the elements begin to be fixed . They are separated into two halves, inserted into the prepared holes, and screwed with a screwdriver. This must be done evenly to avoid distortion.

Proceed to hanging the doors and adjusting the hinge mechanism (if necessary). After all work is completed, the fittings are covered with a decorative overlay.

Adjusting the hinges

Hidden door hinges, which are used for interior doors, can be adjusted in three directions. To do this you will need a special hex key.

The adjusting screws, designed to adjust the position of the door leaf, are located on the hinge element, which is mounted into the end of the frame of the door structure.

Horizontal adjustment is made by a screw located directly on the surface of the hinge element. Vertical adjustment is carried out with a screw, which is placed vertically.

The design also includes an eccentric, which provides the necessary clamping force for the adjustment mechanism. To change the clamping depth, you need to tighten 2 eccentrics with a hex key.

To adjust the position of the door block leaf relative to the frame, you must simultaneously turn the screws located on all installed hinges. The available travel of these screws is left-right, up-down in 1 mm increments.

What it is?

Hidden hinges (also called secret hinges) are installed in special holes that are made inside the door frame and leaf. They provide easy, smooth movement and are not visible when the sash is closed.

They are also unregulated and adjustable. Adjustment allows you to even out distortions in the door leaf, various gaps that form during long-term use or due to improper installation. You can install in:

• wooden;
• aluminum;
• or steel structures.

Recommendations for choosing a product

When purchasing hidden type hinges, it is recommended to pay attention first of all to the design of the products, because There are models designed to open doors to the right or left. You can choose a universal option that can be installed on either side of the door block.

It is also important to know that for cheap models, manufacturers do not provide for adjustment of hidden hinges of interior doors. But experts do not recommend saving on such fastening elements. During operation, any door structures are subject to deformation, especially wooden ones, and require their alignment.

It is especially recommended to give preference to adjustable hinges for those who install interior doors in new apartments purchased in new buildings. Over the next few years, any new building will sag. At the same time, not only multi-storey structures, but also private houses with 1-2 floors. The door frame may become skewed and the door leaf will begin to rub against it. And with the help of adjustable hinges, this problem can be eliminated in just a few minutes.

Common varieties

Before purchasing, it is better to study the range of products and get acquainted with the design features and appearance in order to install the canopies correctly.

By location

According to the direction of door opening, awnings are:

• Left-handed.
• Right-handed.
• Universal.

To correctly determine what type of hinges is needed, you need to stand facing the opening from the side in which the door opens (towards you). If it goes to the left, left-handed loops are needed, to the right, right-handed ones.

By material type

• Made from brass, the canopies are plastic: chrome-plated and polished.
• Brass plated – based on an alloy of different materials, the top is covered with a decorative coating imitating bronze, gold, silver.
• Made of steel - the most reliable type, cannot be erased.

In appearance and configuration

The most common models:

• Card (straight) - there are plates on the sides. A good option for hanging interior doors.
• Corner awnings - designed for swing doors, have the shape of an angle.
• Screw-in - instead of plates, they have pins mounted on an axle, designed for lightweight door models.
• Hidden – installed on expensive entrance doors. The hinge is recessed into the structure.
• Italian hinges are very similar to ordinary furniture hinges.