Door Hardware Selection,Selecting Door Hinges,Selecting Door Hardware,How to Select Door Hinges

Butt hinges are most widely used for mounting ordinary doors and these hinges are available in both fixed-pin (rigid) and loose-pin types. The pin cannot be removed from the butt hinge while the pin can easily be tapped out of the loose-pin type with a screwdriver.
The basic advantage of the loose-pin hinge is that it helps you to remove the door for any purpose without unscrewing the hinges.
The loose-joint butt hinge allows to remove the door by simply lifting it high enough to make one section of the hinge clear the pin on the other section. If the door is removed frequently, you should probably use the loose-joint hinge.
The rising-butt hinge is designed for use where any other type of thick floor covering might interfere with the opening of the door.
The rising-butt hinge also allows the door to rise slightly to clear the carpeting when it is opened.
The knuckle hinge is a decorative hinge. It is slightly heavy compared to other hinges and is designed so that only the knuckle of the hinge shows when the door is closed. This is a loose-joint hinge. This decorative style is preferred for some door mountings.
The butt hinge is usually used for light doors. This hinge conceals every part of the hinge except the barrel.
The ball-bearing hinge is expensive compared to other hinges, but can be desirable for certain heavy-duty door mountings.
The ball-bearing hinge is permanently lubricated. This type of hinge is primarily designed for use on heavy exterior doors. This hinge can be used, however, on any door that might get unusually heavy use.
The double-acting hinge is used popularly on cafe doors and permits the door to open in either direction.
The pivot hinge is used for overlay doors, recessed doors or flush doors.
You can buy the gravity pilot hinge with or without a hold-open stop.
The offset blind hinge is designed exclusively for screen or storm doors. The design of this hinge permits a swing-away of the storm or screen door without interference from the hinges.
The spring-loaded hinge has a built-in spring mechanism which helps in closing the door after it is opened. Some spring-loaded hinges have adjustable tension features that permit you to tighten or loosen the hinge as an ordinary door closer.
The back flap hinge is a version of the butt hinge, but smaller in size. It is basically a furniture-type hinge and is not widely used on general construction.
Use ornamental hinges on cabinetwork and some types of furniture and even on entrance doors.
The concealed hinge is available in many colors and designs. The semi-concealed feature of the hinge gives the exposed portion a very neat and elegant appearance.
Strap hinges, T hinges and continuous hinges are special types of door hinges used only on certain projects. They are available in many sizes and are used primarily for heavy, rough-type installations.
The continuous hinge, also called a piano hinge, is used primarily on lids of chests, cabinets and similar places. Continuous hinges are available in many sizes and finishes.