Door hinges support both interior and exterior doors.
Strap or T-strap hinges are often used for large swinging doors or gates.
Spring hinges are used for self-closing doors, such as garage doors and screen doors.
Special hinges have a variety of functions. For example, pivot doors require special hinges that are installed at the top and bottom of the door instead of the sides. This allows them to rotate on a vertical axis. Shutters, boxes, cabinets, and folding shelves also require special hinges.
Piano hinges, or continuous hinges, run the entire length of the two connected pieces.
Barrel hinges are common in cabinets and can open a full 180 degrees. They are one of several types of concealed hinges.
Commercial-grade hinges are usually thicker metal and are used in heavy-use applications, especially mortise hinges.
Most hinges are mortise hinges, which means they are inserted into a carved or cut portion of the door frame so that you can install the hinge flush with the door frame. Non-mortise hinges are surface-mounted hinges, which are thin and are mainly used in smaller applications. Non-mortise hinges require no cutting in the door frame on either surface, making installation quick and easy.
Non-removable pins are useful if you need to increase the security of your door. Removable pins allow you to easily remove the door if you are moving furniture or appliances.