How To Install A Continuous Hinge Door

As mentioned earlier a surface mounted continuous hinge requires about 5 32 inch between the door and the jamb on all sides.

How to install a continuous hinge door. These bolts go all the way through the door to securely anchor the hinge permanently in place. 83 95 and 119. When installing a brand new door the top hinge is usually placed five to seven inches from the top of the door and the bottom hinge is usually placed 10 to 11 inches from the door s bottom. Continuous hinges often are used to rehang doors that have been subject to high levels of abuse.

With the cut end on the bottom. The extra heavy roton continuous hinges are available in three standard sizes. To install a concealed continuous hinge there must be sufficient gap along the hinge side edge which is approximately 5 16 to 3 8 without having modifying the door edge. Next place your hinge on the door and trace around the hinge with a pencil.

Continuous hinges often called piano hinges extend along the entire length of a door opening and consist of two metal leaves connected by a steel pin. With a sharp chisel and hammer cut the wood in the shape of the hinge. With the hinge in the open position use a shim to position the top end of the hinge 1 8 below the header to allow for door clearance. This prevents the hinge from working loose and causing any of the problems previously described.

Installation of the surface continuous hinge. Line up the hinge with the door side. Before you begin retrofitting a door with any type of continuous hinge you need to measure the door and the opening in which it fits. Custom lengths are available upon request.

Use a utility knife to score the outline. If you are replacing a pre hung door you should use any pre existing hinge locations on the door frame to ensure proper placement. Attaching the hinge to the frame.