M.Marcus Hinges

Brass Door Hinges, Parliament Hinges and Tee Hinges by M.Marcus

M.Marcus hinges cover internal and external doors, cabinets and ledged doors: Heritage Brass butt hinges in solid brass, Steel Line stainless steel hinges, and black iron tee and strap hinges from the Tudor and rustic ranges. Choose the hinge type first, then match the finish to your door handles.

Heritage Brass Hinges by Type

Stainless Steel and Black Iron Hinges

Hinges by Size and Finish

Shop 3 inch door hinges, 4 inch door hinges and 4 x 3 hinges. Heritage Brass hinges are made in antique brass, satin brass, polished brass, matt bronze, polished chrome, satin chrome, satin nickel and polished nickel, with the colour plated or lacquered over a solid brass base. Not every hinge comes in every finish. For sizes, fitting positions and more, read our Heritage Brass hinges guide.

M.Marcus Hinge Questions

What size door hinge do I need?
Most internal doors use 3 inch or 4 inch butt hinges, and heavier or external doors usually take 4 inch. When replacing hinges, match the size of the old ones so they fit the existing recesses in the door and frame.

How many hinges does a door need?
Light internal doors are often hung on two hinges, but a third hinge spreads the weight and helps stop the door twisting. Heavy doors, external doors and fire doors usually need three.

What is a parliament hinge?
A parliament hinge has a wide, projecting knuckle, so the door can open right back against the wall and clear deep architraves or mouldings.

What is the difference between washered and ball bearing hinges?
Washered hinges have phosphor bronze washers between the knuckles to reduce wear. Ball bearing hinges run on bearings, so they suit heavier doors and doors that are opened often.

Can I use brass hinges on an external door?
Yes. Solid brass does not rust, and Heritage Brass has a front and external door hinges collection. Plated and lacquered finishes will weather over time outdoors.

What are tee hinges and dummy strap hinges?
Tee hinges are used on ledged and braced doors, gates and sheds, with the long strap fixed to the door. Dummy strap hinges are decorative only: they give the look of a strap hinge but do not carry the weight of the door.

Trusted UK Ironmongery Supplier Since 1976

Trade Door Handles is part of T.H. Wiggans Ironmongery, supplying architectural ironmongery since 1976, with Heritage Brass on display in our Kendal and Carlisle showrooms. Contact us with a photo of your door and the old hinge, and we will help you find the right replacement.

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Replacing hinges

Choosing the Right Door Hinge

  • Match the size: measure the length and open width of the old hinge. A replacement the same size fits the existing recesses in the door and frame.
  • Count the hinges: a third hinge spreads the weight of a heavy or external door and helps stop it twisting.
  • Pick the action: washered hinges for everyday internal doors, ball bearing hinges for heavier doors and doors opened all day.
  • Need more clearance? Parliament hinges let a door fold right back past deep architraves.
  • Fire doors: use hinges that are marked and certified for fire doors, fitted with intumescent hinge pads.
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Ledged doors and gates

Tee Hinges and Strap Hinges

Ledged and braced doors, gates and outbuildings are hung on tee hinges or strap hinges, with the long strap fixed across the door. The Tudor and rustic ranges come in black iron in 12, 15 and 18 inch lengths.

Dummy strap hinges are decorative: fit them on the face of a door hung on butt hinges to give it a cottage look without changing how the door is hung.

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M.Marcus Hinge Questions

What size door hinge do I need?

Most internal doors use 3 inch or 4 inch butt hinges, and heavier or external doors usually take 4 inch. When replacing hinges, match the size of the old ones so they fit the existing recesses in the door and frame.

How many hinges does a door need?

Light internal doors are often hung on two hinges, but a third hinge spreads the weight and helps stop the door twisting. Heavy doors, external doors and fire doors usually need three.

What is a parliament hinge?

A parliament hinge has a wide, projecting knuckle, so the door can open right back against the wall and clear deep architraves or mouldings.

What is the difference between washered and ball bearing hinges?

Washered hinges have phosphor bronze washers between the knuckles to reduce wear. Ball bearing hinges run on bearings, so they suit heavier doors and doors that are opened often.

Can I use brass hinges on an external door?

Yes. Solid brass does not rust, and Heritage Brass has a front and external door hinges collection. Plated and lacquered finishes will weather over time outdoors.

What are tee hinges and dummy strap hinges?

Tee hinges are used on ledged and braced doors, gates and sheds, with the long strap fixed to the door. Dummy strap hinges are decorative only: they give the look of a strap hinge but do not carry the weight of the door.
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