A Guide to Parliament Hinges

What Are Parliament Hinges

This blog piece is going to give you a guide on parliament hinges! Whether you're an experienced craftsman or a novice, this blog piece has something for everyone.

What exactly are parliament hinges? Parliament hinges feature wide leaves that protrude from the door, so when you open the door, it will sit flat against the wall. These are also referred to as projection hinges as these project doors away from the frame. Parliament hinges are designed to provide exceptional strength, security, and style to your doors. Why not check out our extensive selection of parliament hinges available?

Why Use Parliament Hinges

Parliament hinges are a specialised type of hinge designed for specific uses such as:

• Overcoming deep trim mouldings
• Maximising space
• Functionality makes them perfect for providing architectural elegance on doors such as French doors
• Enhanced ventilation

What Are the Disadvantages of Parliament Hinges

Installation Difficulty - Parliament hinges can be more challenging to install than your traditional hinges.

Pricing - Parliament hinges can be more costly than your standard hinge due to the greater material. The larger the hinge the more costly it will be!

Our Guide to Installing Parliament Hinges

Step 1 – Calculate how many hinges you will require and the correct positioning of them. We recommend 3 hinges as a minimum and for any door over 2100mm in height we recommend 4 hinges. 

Next, make a mark at the top and bottom of the hinge on the door frame, outline the hinge flat, and mark its depth. 

Step 2 – Position the door securely on its side. With a chisel and hammer, cut the edges of the parliament hinges and then cut along the length of the hinge until you’ve reached the desired depth. Also, do this on the door frame for each hinge.

Step 3 - Fit the parliament hinges in the recess. If you require more of the door or frame to be trimmed, now is the time to do it. 

Step 4 – Next, position the parliament hinges on the surface and drill holes for the screws on the door and the frame.

Step 5 – Lastly, it’s time to screw the hinge flat onto the door, then screw the hinges onto the door frame. You will want to test out your parliament hinges by swinging the door to determine how it operates.

Installing your parliament hinges doesn’t have to be a daunting task! With our parliament hinges guide, you can be more informed to start your installation process with confidence! Why not Get in touch with us today for all of your parliament hinges needs?