When installing brandywine strap hinges be careful to avoid over tightening the fasteners.
Trap door hinge installation.
With the amount of modern door hardware options there are it can be confusing to select the one right hinge for your door.
Ideally hinges that are concealed under the door would be best because the door is carpeted on top and i don t want to interfere with that.
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A recessed pull includes a hinged ring that sits in a fitting that is attached to the wood.
Drill a hole the diameter of the pull fitting fit the pull into it and screw it on.
While holding the left right position of the hinge pre drill the fastener hole in the hinge bean.
One of the main advantages of flush hinges is that they lie completely flat.
I d like to find the best trap door hinges possible as it s quite a heavy door and i want it to last.
Install a recessed pull into the end of the trap door opposite the hinges.
Screw the frame in position remembering to let it protrude below the joists the thickness of the plasterboard and plaster that will be going on.
We used 3 16 drill for the lag screw fasteners 1 8 would have worked as well.
Once installed they provide a smooth surface without an obstructive hinge pin.
When not in use it is flush with the surface of the floor.
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Ideally they ll be in a position where the door stops will cover them later on.
To fix the trap remove the door if you ve hung it already and pre drill some clearance holes into the frame.