Choose the Right Door Hinge for Your Application
There are many different types of door hinges, including these 9 most common styles. Learn how to choose the right ones for your needs.
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Choosing a Door Hinge
There’s a lot of thought and even more measurements that go into choosing the right door hinge for a project. There are a few basic rules, such as taller hinges will add more stability and taller, heavier doors need more hinges. For example, you can use this basic rule of thumb for doors and cabinets:
- A 60-inch-tall door needs two hinges.
- A door measuring 60 inches to 90 inches needs three hinges.
- A door measures between 90 inches and 120 inches needs four hinges.
For other woodworking projects, the kit or template will indicate what type of hinge you will need to use.
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