Butterfly hinges for interior doors: views and installation tips

In the understanding of each person, the installation of interior doors is a very difficult job, and the installation of the necessary fittings is generally confusing for many. But thanks to modern technology, this task has become much simpler, especially with regard to the installation of door hinges.

When buying an interior door, it is important to choose the right fitting. Particular attention should be focused on the hinges. The choice of a modern person is made solely in favor of a quality product, in this case, butterfly loops are content with special honors. They are characterized by increased durability, reliability and safety.According to its characteristics, these door fasteners are of card type. And the name of "butterfly" acquired by appearance. When open, the loops resemble the wings of this unusually beautiful insect.

An important distinctive feature of these loops is the way they are mounted. Standard models are mounted using the usual way to insert. But loop-butterflies do not require such manipulations. It is enough to fasten them to the surface of the door and the opening. And all thanks to the special design of the mounting plate. To put it in simple terms, when closing the door, a part of the hinge bolted on the door leaf, along the contour, enters the slot bolted to the opening. In this case, there is no gap.

From the technical side, butterfly loops have universal characteristics. When mounting, there is no difference between inside and outside opening, the main thing is that the rectangular part is fixed on the opening, and the figured part - on the door. Butterfly hinges for interior doors are easy to install. To cope with the installation can anyone. But if there are any doubts, it is best to call the master.

Due to technical progress today, manufacturers are ready to offer buyers a very extensive list of models of loop-butterflies. Each individual design is made according to a special drawing and from different materials.

Despite the small list of metals used for the production of loops, butterflies, everyone can choose for themselves the most suitable option. But in addition to appearance, it is important to remember about the features of the selected metal. For example, brass products have many distinctive features, and the most important is high resistance to external factors. From an aesthetic point of view, accessories look extremely elegant and rich.

Zinc mounts can be purchased on the market at a relatively inexpensive price. But when installing it is worth remembering a few nuances. Zinc material is susceptible to corrosion and does not differ in wear resistance. From this it follows that the installation of zinc loops can not be done in open air, where moisture can get on the product. And to extend the service life, it is important to constantly monitor the work process and in the event of squeaks or extraneous noise, carry out maintenance work.

Regarding the sizes offered on the market, you should know that "butterflies" Available in two categories:

• 10 * 3 cm (“four”);
• 12.5 * 3 cm (“five”).

In both cases, the thickness of the mount is in the range of 2.5-3 mm. The designations "four" and "five" are intended exclusively for craftsmen and sellers. A kind of abbreviation says about inch sizes. In order to hang a light door, it is enough to purchase two hinges, but if the door leaf is made of solid material, it is worth considering and for reliability install three hinges or all four. At the same time, a pair of “fours” will fit in a light construction, and only “fives” are suitable for a massive product.

Butterfly hinges for interior doors are considered the most relevant method of fastening. The installation work itself proceeds very quickly and conveniently. Subsequent positive qualities are identified during the operation. It is worth knowing in more detail what advantages loops-butterflies are endowed with and whether they have disadvantages.

• The question of ease of installation should be clarified in more detail. Butterfly hinges do not cut into the base of the canvas and the opening. Therefore, there is no need to carry out preparatory work, measure out the dimensions of the hinged hinges, set clearances and remove several millimeters of thickness on the doorway.
• The appearance of the loop of butterflies resembles a vintage style that looks very elegant. The doors themselves acquire a peculiar flavor that perfectly harmonizes with the surrounding interior.

• An important feature of the loop-butterflies is a reasonable price, even despite the material production.
• The most important advantage is reliability and durability. The main thing - from the very beginning to make installation taking into account observance of all norms. If the installation process was slightly disturbed, there is a possibility that a squeak will occur and not only.
• Butterfly hinges are universal accessories. They can be installed on the right or left opening, as well as on the inside and outside. The main thing is to choose the most suitable option.

Unfortunately, even the most remarkable subject has its drawbacks. The same goes for “butterflies.”

• Installing the mount, remove the door just will not work. If there is a need to temporarily remove the door leaf, you will have to carry out a complete dismantling.
• Very rarely, but still occur when operating the loop-butterflies distortions in the doorway. Accordingly, the aesthetic beauty disappears, and from the technical side the door lock can start to jam.
• To a large extent, the use of butterfly loops is intended for light doors. When using solid material door leaf such hinges can not cope, because they are mainly characterized as decorative.
• When installing hinges butterflies it is very important that the door leaf be smooth. Otherwise, distortions may occur.

Mounting loops butterflies in its characteristics is simple and convenient. The main thing is to follow the step by step instructions.Otherwise, the door leaf may not be combined with the box or with the lock recess.

First you need to decide on the tool that will be needed for installation:

• screwdriver;
• drills (required for wood);
• self-tapping screws;
• awl;
• clerical pencil;
• roulette.

Now you can proceed to install.

• First you need to decide in which part and from which side you need to install butterfly loops. After that, the markup is done. A tape measure measures 20–25 cm from the lower and upper sides of the door. Measured areas will be the basis for the installation of fasteners.
• Since it is not necessary to embed the hinged mechanisms, the hinge plate must be attached to the door leaf to make the necessary marks in the calculated place. Pencil set the point where you need to drill a hole with a screwdriver.
• Drilled holes with screws must be screwed to the door and the door jamb. Gently hang the door, check the smoothness of the hinges and the absence of extraneous noise. If there are defects, it is necessary to disassemble the structure in order not to get distortions later.
• As soon as the installation of the loops is done, it is worthwhile to carry out preventive measures for the lubrication of structures.

The technology of setting the loop-butterflies in practice looks even easier.Installation work can be done with your own hands, without wasting the call of a master, only putting and fixing the hinges alone is a very inconvenient task. But the main thing - do not deviate from the requirements of installation and correctly set marks. It is better to measure seven times and drill once, rather than vice versa. It should be noted that during the assembly of the loops there may be certain difficulties, which are influenced solely by external factors.

• Often the difficulty lies in the gap between the loop and the joint. In this case, the door will not be able to close tightly. The solution will be a regular piece of cardboard or even a match. A kind of laying in some way will affect the quality of the installation process, but it will eliminate the gap.
• It happens that when checking after mounting the plate loops are extremely tight. In this question there is only one solution - it is necessary to slightly drown part of the loop in the box.

Having installed new doors with new fittings, you can forget about possible unpleasant sounds when opening and closing for a long time. Loops butterflies at the exit of the conveyor have factory lubrication.But with constant use, the lubricant is exhausted and a very annoying creaking occurs. To get rid of it, you must resort to preventive actions. The first thing to apply is the oil for processing the sewing machine. Unfortunately, not everyone has such a liquid, although its universal qualities help in solving many problems.

The third solution to the problem lies in the stationery. It is considered the most effective, but in any case will not last long. A soft slate is taken, its tip needs to be pushed into the mechanism and at the same moment start moving the door. The stylus inside the loop construction will crumble, thereby processing the inner surface.

Modern technologies offer many alternative ways to solve the problem of creaking. One of them is WD-40 fluid. One injection is enough, and the loop will instantly stop squeaking.It is important to emphasize that the consistency of the WD-40 does not have a greasy base, due to which these manipulations can be performed on any wiped surface. To understand how the process of applying a lubricant, you should carefully study the technology.

• Door leaf is required to fully open and secure in one place, making a strong emphasis.
• Using a syringe and a needle, a liquid for lubrication, for example, oil, is introduced inside.
• After this procedure, the door leaf retainer is removed.
• The door must be closed, and then opened, and so to do several times. These actions will disperse the lubricant inside the entire surface of the butterfly loop.
• In order not to stain the door during the procedure, the surface must be covered with polyethylene and fixed with adhesive tape.

In most cases, people who use hinges butterflies when installing interior doors share only positive feedback. Timely processing of accessories contributes to the extension of their service life.Rare cases of squeak are solved in one minute. If we are talking about the factory marriage, the defect can be seen when buying during the check of the closing mechanism. Doorway installers respond only with flattering words about the design of the butterfly loops. Firstly, this is a very convenient and simple installation method, and secondly, subject to the rules of installation, the final result exceeds all expectations.

How to eliminate the sagging loop of butterflies, see the following video.