Concealed hinges (European hinges) are completely hidden when the doors are closed. This makes them perfect for kitchen cupboards, cabinets, and furniture. As these are quite a niche type of hinge, unless you are using them in the traditional manner stated above, they are only really used for one purpose and that’s to lift the movable object as it’s opened. For example if you have a door that opens on to a slope, fitting a rising butt hinge at the base will lift the door as it’s opened so it doesn’t hit the slope. Fire Butt Hinges

As you may have guessed the spring action built into the hinge pulls it closed when it is opened, ensuring that any door, gate or the similar it’s fitted to always closes after it is opened. George, you told us WHAT and thanks, but the HOW is important especially with the precautionary warnings on importance of placement. And after all, the title is INSTALLING Barrel Hinges. Reply Again, this is a type of butt hinge but it does have a specific usage case so it’s defintely worth a separate mention. Heavy-duty hinges made of brass or steel with ball bearings between the surfaces can be used to support a heavy, solid cabinet door.Selecting the right type of hinge can easily make or break a project so with this in mind, find out all about the different type of hinge below and how they should be used. What is a Hinge?

The vast selection can be quite overwhelming at first. But, by using the concepts and explanations above, you should be able to make the right choice for your particular application.

Spring-loaded hinges are designed to assist the door when it is being opened or closed. Self-closing hinges are designed with a spring that helps the door close once it is released from the open position. Installing barrel hinges is a common do-it-yourself project, but it often comes with its fair share of problems. One of the most common problems is misalignment, which can cause the door to bind or rub against the frame. This can usually be solved by shimming the hinge until it’s properly aligned. As commented, butt hinges are commonly used for doors and due to their strength, anything heavy e.g. fire doors, gates etc., however as they can be recessed into the surfaces they’re fixed to, any job that requires the 2 fixing surfaces to touch once closed.