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Frequently Asked Questions
Which hinges are better: Concealed or Standard Mortised?
A) Mortise Hinges – have the classic design and can fit any room with classic design. Those hinges have advantages: 1) Affordable price which can get to almost any budget 2) UL Certification for 30 minutes fire resistance, which gives the confidence in use in difficult situations 3) High capacity for 130 lbs per 2 hinges for mortise hinges.
B) Concealed 3D Invisible Hinges
With the Villar Home Designs concealed hinges, the door opens smoothly and precisely up to 180°. The hinge blends seamlessly with the slab and the frame for a markedly elegant door design solution. Thanks to the symmetric milling, the hinge is reversible and allows choosing the door swing directly on the job site. It is 3 ways adjustable (XYZ) which is definitely a strong competitive advantage. The decorative cover plates conceal the adjustment screws for elegance when the door is open.
Weight capacity is 135 lbs. per 2 hinges. Resource is 200 000 openings.
When 2 hinges should be used and when 3?
All doors which are 80 inch tall or less require to have not more than 2 hinges. For all doors which have a height more than 80 inches, Discount Hardware Direct recommends using 3 hinges.
How do I remove the hinge pin?
If the hinge has NRP's (Non Removable Pin) remove the setscrew.
The hinge pin is removed by tapping or pressing a punch or similar tool in the small hole at one end of the hinge. Once the pin is removed the hinge will separate into two pieces.
Will a lockset and a handle fit my door?
Discount Hardware Direct locks and handles fit into a standard American style tubular door prep. If you are replacing existing locks then your door preps will most likely be correct for Discount Hardware Direct locks and handles. Just determine the backset and you're ready to order. If you're installing locks in new doors that do not have a door prep please be aware that lock sets have varying requirements for hole location depending on the type of lock and design chosen. For this reason it is best to choose your lock and give it to the door prep person to assure holes are bored in the proper location.
PASSAGE, PRIVACY, KEYED KNOBS OR LEVER, AND DEADBOLT LOCKS fit into the door prep shown below. Bore a 2-1/8" hole through the door. The center of this hole should be located 2-3/8"or 2-3/4" back from the edge of the door (this is the backset dimension).
How do I determine the right handling?
All Discount Hardware Direct Handles are universal and Reversible. There is no need to determine the handling direction for DHD hardware.