Handles, hinges, rollers, tracks and finishes compared, with decorative and working hardware explained.
Hardware has two jobs. Working hardware, such as hinges, rollers, tracks, brackets, springs and cables, carries the load and must match the door. Decorative hardware, such as handles and strap hinges, is cosmetic and gives the door its character. Rollers can be steel or nylon, with sealed bearings that run smoother and quieter. Hinges are numbered by position and gauge, and tracks come in standard and heavy-duty gauges for different doors.
Finishes matter as well. Black powder coat, bronze, galvanized and stainless looks all change the personality of a door, and hardware finish should coordinate with the door color, the entry door hardware and nearby lights. In Nashville, many owners update decorative hardware as an easy refresh, and replace worn rollers and hinges at the same visit. We explain what each part does, how to match it and how to keep it running.
Numbered by position and sized by gauge.
Nylon with sealed bearings run quietest.
Standard and heavy-duty gauges.
Decorative pieces that set the style.
Black, bronze, galvanized and stainless looks.
Know which parts carry load.
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Many owners find them quieter and longer lasting than steel.
No. Each position needs the right hinge for its load.
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