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Size, door weight and type

How to Choose Brass Door Hinges

1. Measure the hinge you have. Hinges are sized by the length and the open width of the two leaves, so a 4 x 3 hinge is 4 inches long and 3 inches wide when open. Matching your existing size means the new hinges drop into the old recesses with no extra cutting.

2. Match the hinge to the door. 3 inch hinges suit lighter internal and cupboard doors. 4 inch hinges such as 4 x 3 hinges suit most standard internal doors, and the 4 x 4 ball bearing hinges suit heavier doors and front doors.

3. Washered or ball bearing? Washered hinges have phosphor bronze or steel washers between the knuckles for a smooth, quiet swing on everyday internal doors. Ball bearing hinges have thrust bearings to carry more weight and cope with busy doors.

4. Need the door to open right back? Parliament hinges have wider leaves that hold the knuckle away from the frame, so the door can swing back past architraves, skirting and deep mouldings.

Finishes and furniture hinges

Matching Hinges to Your Door Handles

One finish for the whole door. Heritage Brass hinges are made in the same finishes as Heritage Brass door handles and knobs, so hinges, lever handles, locks and accessories can all be ordered in one finish and match on every door.

How the finishes are made. The hinges are solid brass. The coloured finishes, such as satin nickel, polished chrome and matt bronze, are plated or lacquered over the brass, while natural brass hinges are left bare and will darken and mellow with age.

Small hinges for furniture. For cabinets, boxes and furniture, the small brass hinges and brass cabinet hinges run from 1 inch to 2 1/2 inch in the same finishes.

See them in person. Trade Door Handles is part of T.H. Wiggans Ironmongery, trading since 1976, with Heritage Brass on display in our Kendal and Carlisle showrooms.

More Brass Hinge Questions

What is the difference between washered and ball bearing hinges?

Washered hinges have washers between the knuckles for a smooth, quiet swing and suit most internal doors. Ball bearing hinges have thrust bearings to carry heavier doors and doors that are opened often.

What does 4 x 3 mean on a hinge?

The first number is the length of the hinge and the second is the width of the two leaves when open, both in inches. A 4 x 3 hinge is 4 inches long and 3 inches wide open.

Do the hinges come with screws?

Yes. Heritage Brass hinges are supplied as a pair, complete with fixing screws.

Will natural brass hinges tarnish?

Yes. Natural brass has no lacquer, so it darkens and develops a patina over time. It can be polished back to a shine if you prefer.

How do I clean brass hinges?

Wipe them with a soft, damp cloth and dry them off. Avoid abrasive cleaners and metal polish on plated and lacquered finishes, as they can damage the finish.

Which Heritage Brass hinges suit a front door?

For heavier front and external doors, the 4 x 4 ball bearing hinges are a popular choice. See our front and external door hinges for the full selection.
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