Door Hinges

Door Hinges for Interior, Entry & Commercial Doors

Door hinges support the weight of a door while allowing it to open and close, making the correct size, construction, corner preparation, and duty level essential to proper operation. The current Coastal Hardware Store collection ranges from compact decorative hinges and common residential butt hinges to heavy-duty ball-bearing models, spring hinges, continuous hinges, commercial hardware, and concealed-hinge solutions.

Coastal Hardware Store carries door hinges from Emtek, Deltana, Baldwin Estate, Hager Hinge, Ives, Linnea, and Universal Industrial. Shoppers can compare square- and radius-corner hinges, residential- and heavy-duty products, plain- and ball-bearing designs, several materials, and a wide range of finishes. Because hinge dimensions, thickness, screw patterns, load requirements, and installation methods vary substantially, review the exact product specifications before ordering. For more focused shopping, browse our square corner hinges, radius corner hinges, and 3.5-inch door hinges.

Why Choose the Right Door Hinges?

Hinges may be less noticeable than a knob, lever, or handleset, but they directly affect how a door sits in the frame and moves through its swing. The right hinge depends on the door dimensions, weight, traffic level, existing mortise, desired bearing type, mounting style, and project requirements.

• Proper door support: Selecting a hinge designed for the door's size, weight, and usage helps the complete opening operate as intended.
• Residential and heavy-duty choices: Current products range from hinges intended for typical residential doors to hardware designed for more demanding and higher-traffic applications.
• Plain- and ball-bearing options: The collection includes both conventional plain-bearing hinges and ball-bearing designs that reduce friction within the hinge knuckles.
• Square and radius corners: Shoppers can match existing mortises with square, 1/4-inch radius, or 5/8-inch radius products where offered.
• Broad size range: Current category options include compact hinges as well as 3-inch, 3.5-inch, 4-inch, and 4.5-inch door hinges, plus specialty full-length and concealed products.
• Finish coordination: Many hinges are available in finishes that coordinate with compatible knobs, levers, deadbolts, handlesets, door stops, and other visible hardware.

Types of Door Hinges Available

Residential Door Hinges

Residential hinges are designed for compatible doors with typical household weight and usage requirements. Current Emtek and Deltana products include residential hinges in common sizes and several corner preparations. Residential-duty should not be interpreted as one universal weight rating, however. Door dimensions, material, frequency of operation, hinge quantity, and the manufacturer's specifications should guide the final selection.

Heavy-Duty Door Hinges

Heavy-duty hinges provide a more substantial option for heavier doors, frequent operation, or other demanding applications. The current collection includes heavy-duty products from Emtek and Deltana along with commercial hinge options from Ives. Heavy-duty hinges can differ from residential versions in leaf thickness, bearings, screw size, construction, and intended use, so do not select by nominal hinge dimensions alone.

Plain-Bearing & Ball-Bearing Hinges

Plain-bearing hinges use a conventional pin rotating within the hinge knuckles without separate ball bearings. Ball-bearing hinges incorporate bearings that reduce friction at the pivot. Emtek currently offers both constructions, while several Deltana and Ives products also use ball-bearing designs. The appropriate choice depends on door weight, usage level, hinge size, maintenance considerations, and manufacturer guidance.

Square & Radius Corner Hinges

Full-mortise butt hinges must fit the shape of the existing door and frame mortises. Square-corner hinges use sharp 90-degree corners, while radius hinges use rounded corners. Current products include 1/4-inch and 5/8-inch radius preparations in addition to square corners. For replacement projects, matching the existing corner shape can reduce the amount of door and frame modification required.

Spring Hinges

Spring hinges add closing force so the door moves toward the closed position rather than swinging freely like a conventional butt hinge. The current collection includes selected Emtek plated-steel UL-listed spring hinges in several sizes and corner preparations. Any UL listing or other certification applies to the specific documented product and should not be generalized to every hinge or to the complete door assembly.

Continuous, Commercial & Concealed Hinges

The assortment also includes specialty hinge systems beyond conventional butt hinges. Current Hager products include full-length Roton continuous hinges, Ives contributes commercial 4-1/2-inch ball-bearing hinges, and Universal Industrial currently offers concealed Soss-style hinges for compatible doors. These products use specialized preparations and should be selected from their technical dimensions and intended application rather than compared only by finish or price.

How to Choose the Right Door Hinge

Start with the door and frame preparation, then narrow the selection by hinge size, corner shape, duty level, bearing construction, material, and finish. Replacement hinges should be matched as closely as practical to the hardware and mortises already in place.

• Measure the hinge: Record both height and open width. A hinge described as 3-1/2 inches x 3-1/2 inches differs from a 4-inch x 4-inch or 4-1/2-inch x 4-1/2-inch model.
• Identify the corner preparation: Check whether the mortise uses square, 1/4-inch radius, or 5/8-inch radius corners before ordering a replacement.
• Compare hinge thickness: Residential, heavy-duty, and commercial hinges can use different leaf thicknesses. Changing thickness can affect the door's position in the frame.
• Check the screw pattern: Hole quantity and placement vary by manufacturer, size, and hinge family. Matching height and width does not guarantee that existing screw holes will line up.
• Choose the appropriate construction: Consider residential versus heavy-duty, plain versus ball bearing, spring operation, continuous support, or concealed installation according to the opening.
• Verify project requirements: Fire-rated, commercial, institutional, oversized, exterior, or other specialized openings may require documented hinge specifications beyond basic size and finish.

Materials, Styles & Finishes

Material construction varies significantly across this collection. Current verified products include steel, solid-brass, and stainless-steel hinge families. Emtek currently manufactures residential and heavy-duty products in steel, solid brass, and 304 stainless steel, while Baldwin's current Estate hinges use solid-brass construction with stainless-steel pins. Other commercial and specialty products use their own manufacturer-specified materials.

Most conventional door hinges have an understated butt-hinge profile, but the current collection also includes decorative ball-tip hinges, Emtek Square Barrel hinges, full-length continuous hinges, and concealed products. Those alternatives can serve very different applications and use different door preparations from a standard mortised butt hinge.

Current collection filters include Antique Brass, Antique Nickel, Brushed Brass, Brushed Chrome, Brushed Nickel, Clear Aluminum, Flat Black, French Antique, Graphite Nickel, Lifetime Polished Brass, Lifetime Polished Nickel, Lifetime Satin Brass, Lifetime Satin Nickel, Medium Bronze Patina, Oil Rubbed Bronze, Pewter, Polished Brass, Polished Chrome, Polished Nickel, Polished Stainless Steel, Satin Black, Satin Brass, Satin Chrome, Satin Nickel, Satin Stainless Steel, Tumbled White Bronze, Unlacquered Brass, Venetian Bronze, Vintage Brass, and additional specialty finishes.

Finish names are manufacturer-specific. A Satin Nickel, Oil Rubbed Bronze, Polished Chrome, or brass finish from one brand may not exactly match another manufacturer's version in color, sheen, texture, or aging characteristics. When finish coordination matters, compare the exact manufacturer finish rather than relying on a general color name.

Featured Door Hinge Brands

The current collection includes seven manufacturers spanning decorative residential, architectural, concealed, continuous, and commercial hinge categories. Product availability and specifications vary considerably by brand.

• Emtek: Emtek represents the largest portion of the current collection, with residential-duty and heavy-duty hinges in plain- and ball-bearing configurations, steel, solid-brass and stainless-steel families, square and radius corners, spring hinges, and Square Barrel designs.
• Deltana: Deltana offers a broad range of compact decorative hinges and conventional residential and heavy-duty door hinges, including square- and radius-corner options and selected ball-bearing models.
• Baldwin Estate: Current Baldwin hinges include square- and radius-corner solid-brass products in several Estate finishes and sizes, with manufacturer-specific pin and mounting specifications.
• Hager Hinge: Current Hager listings add specialty full-length Roton continuous hinges, including selected fire-rated configurations.
• Ives: Ives contributes current commercial 4-1/2-inch x 4-1/2-inch five-knuckle ball-bearing hinges in standard- and heavy-weight configurations.
• Linnea & Universal Industrial: These brands add specialty architectural hinge options to the assortment, including current concealed Soss-style hardware from Universal Industrial. Confirm the exact installation requirements for each product.

Installation & Compatibility

For conventional mortised hinges, compare the new hinge with the preparation in both the door and frame. Measure height, width, leaf thickness, corner shape, and screw pattern before ordering. A replacement that matches only the nominal size may still require modification if another specification differs.

Corner shape is particularly important. Installing a radius hinge into a square mortise—or using a 1/4-inch-radius hinge where the door is prepared for 5/8-inch radius corners—can prevent the hinge from seating correctly. Browse our radius corner hinges and square corner hinges when matching an existing preparation.

Changing duty level can also affect compatibility. Heavy-duty and commercial hinges may be thicker or use different screws and hole patterns than a residential hinge. Ball-bearing knuckles can also differ visibly from plain-bearing hardware. Review the dimensional drawing rather than assuming that hinges with the same height and width are interchangeable.

Continuous, concealed, spring, and other specialty hinges require separate installation procedures. A full-length Roton hinge mounts differently from a mortised butt hinge, while concealed Soss-style hardware requires a dedicated mortise. Fire-rated or commercial openings should be specified according to the complete door, frame, hinge, and hardware requirements rather than relying on a single component description.

Shipping & Warranty Information

• Shipping: Coastal Hardware Store's current shipping policy states that Quick Ship products usually leave the warehouse in 2-3 business days, while other products average 5-7 business days unless another fulfillment estimate appears on the individual product page. Current hinge products can have different lead times depending on manufacturer and configuration. Orders of $100 or more qualify for free standard ground shipping within the contiguous 48 states and Washington, D.C. View Shipping Policy.
• Warranty: No single warranty applies to every hinge in this multi-brand collection. Material, workmanship, finish, commercial-use, and other coverage—as well as warranty duration and exclusions—varies by Emtek, Deltana, Baldwin Estate, Hager, Ives, Linnea, Universal Industrial, and individual product family. Review the current manufacturer warranty for the exact hinge before ordering.

Frequently Asked Questions About Door Hinges

How do I know what size door hinge I need?

Measure the height and open width of the existing hinge and compare those dimensions with the replacement product. Also check the hinge thickness, corner shape, screw pattern, duty level, and bearing construction. Nominal size alone does not guarantee compatibility.

What is the difference between square-corner and radius-corner hinges?

Square-corner hinges have sharp 90-degree leaf corners, while radius hinges use rounded corners designed for matching rounded mortises. Current Coastal Hardware Store products include both 1/4-inch and 5/8-inch radius options. Matching the existing preparation is usually the simplest approach for replacement work.

What is the difference between plain-bearing and ball-bearing hinges?

Plain-bearing hinges use a conventional pin rotating within the hinge knuckles without separate bearings. Ball-bearing hinges incorporate bearings within the knuckle assembly to reduce friction. Ball-bearing construction is commonly considered for heavier or more frequently used doors, but the correct hinge depends on the complete application.

When should I consider a heavy-duty door hinge?

Heavy-duty hinges may be appropriate for heavier, wider, thicker, or more frequently operated doors. The correct choice depends on the door dimensions, weight, traffic level, number of hinges, frame construction, and manufacturer specifications rather than one universal weight threshold.

Are all door hinges interchangeable if they are the same size?

No. Hinges with the same height and width can have different leaf thicknesses, corner radii, screw patterns, materials, bearing types, pin configurations, and intended applications. Compare the full product specifications before replacing existing hardware.

What is the difference between a butt hinge, continuous hinge, and concealed hinge?

A conventional butt hinge uses two leaves and a central pin and is typically mortised into the door and frame. A continuous hinge extends along much more of the door height to distribute support over a larger area. A concealed hinge is mortised so the hinge is largely hidden when the door is closed. Each requires a different preparation.

Shop Door Hinges at Coastal Hardware Store

Coastal Hardware Store offers door hinges for interior doors, entry doors, commercial openings, replacement projects, renovations, new construction, cabinetry, and specialty applications. Compare products from Emtek, Deltana, Baldwin Estate, Hager Hinge, Ives, Linnea, and Universal Industrial by size, corner preparation, duty level, bearing type, material, finish, and mounting style.

If you need help identifying an existing hinge size or radius, comparing residential and heavy-duty products, choosing between plain and ball-bearing construction, or determining whether a continuous or concealed hinge is appropriate for your project, our team can help you review the available options before ordering. Contact us at support@coastalhardwarestore.com or call us at 561-808-2588.