1/4 vs 5/8 Radius Hinge: Which One for Your Door?
Have you ever ordered a door hinge only to find the rounded corner doesn’t match your door? Surprisingly, hinge radius is often the difference between [...]
Right Hinge vs Left Hinge: How to Identify Door Handing
It sounds simple, but right hinge vs left hinge is one of the most common causes of installation delays, incorrect orders, and return requests. And [...]
A Guide to ADA Door Requirements
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is pivotal in guaranteeing access for individuals with disabilities, directly influencing door hardware selections. ADA guidelines dictate specific parameters [...]
Self Closing Door Hinges for Fire Doors: Achieve Building Safety
How do you keep a fire door code-compliant when the door must close and latch reliably without adding bulky overhead closers? According to NFPA 80, [...]
Solving ADA Recessed Door Swing Clearance Challenges
Every AEC professional eventually meets the same question on a tight jobsite: “What if the door swing clearance doesn’t meet ADA requirements—because the wall, frame, [...]
120 Degree Door Stop: Let’s Control Swing Without Closers
What if a project calls for a heavy door that needs controlled swing but no self-closing or soft-closing function? Some special applications—such as this hospital [...]
The 2026 Look: Black Door with Black Hardware
Nowadays, more people prefer a bold, minimalist design for their property and spaces, and black has become the go-to color. This aesthetic preference is driving [...]
Hinge Back Plate: How to Mount Side Mount Hinges on the Wall
When a gate has no post, and all you see is a 1-1/2" stainless steel tube welded into a cable-railing frame, the mounting challenge becomes [...]
Anti Slam Door With Heavy Duty Soft Close Door Hinges
Anti-slam door hardware is designed to prevent doors from slamming shut. It’s a great feature in homes especially with children, as they protect little fingers [...]
Wall to Glass Hinges Applications: How to Define the Right Hinge
From shower doors and office room doors to storefront entrances and modern glass gates, wall-mounted glass door hinges are now widely used. As wall-to-glass hinges [...]