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Hinges installed on door face?
I'm in the process of purchasing a ca. 1941 mock tudor and have noticed in photos I've taken that the interior door hinges seem to be installed on the door facings, rather than on the door edges. I've attached a photo that shows an example.
I'm not in the house yet, so I can't verify whether this affects the operation of the doors.
Do you think this was done for a reason, or was it a mistake? Just wondering whether this is something I need to plan on correcting or if I should leave them as-is.
I'm not in the house yet, so I can't verify whether this affects the operation of the doors.
Do you think this was done for a reason, or was it a mistake? Just wondering whether this is something I need to plan on correcting or if I should leave them as-is.
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Permalink Reply by Susan on -
If the hinges do not affect the operation of the doors I would leave them 'as is' until you can investigate further. Curious to know if every door in the house was hung this way. Susan
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Permalink Reply by Joe King on -
On all the photos I have of both open and closed doors, it looks like the hinges are installed this way.
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Permalink Reply by Phil on -
If they are mortised into the the door, then you can be sure that they have been working for many years and will probably outlast you. Weird, but not unattractive. People spend lots of money for hinges that are rarely seen anyway. Not so yours.
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Permalink Reply by Craig Phillips / B & C Emporium on -
Joe,
There was a time when they mounted the hinge on the face of the door and the other part as a normal hinged door, it was to try and make installation easier, and quicker, probly 1910-1950's,
they were a special hinge just for that purpose, many patterns and finishes.
Craig Phillips
B & C Emporium
original and reproduction hardware
for furniture & homes
http://www.b-c-e.biz
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Permalink Reply by Sacto Diane on -
AKA "half mortise hinges" My 1912 bungalow is all half mortise hinges with the Stanley "sweetheart" logo. I have not seen them in other homes in my area. They are a normal part of the fabric of the house so I don't see a need to change them.
Diane
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