If the door is on your right it s right handed.
Rising door hinge left or right.
When pushing the door open if the hinge is on the right of the door and frame it s a right handed if it s on the left it s left handed.
If your left hand is nearer the doorknob then it is a left handed hinge and door.
However the clerk taking the order may still get confused especially if you re ordering over the phone.
However there s one more thing you may need to specify when ordering.
When pushing the door open if the hinge is on the right of the door and frame it s a right handed if it s on the left it s left handed.
VoilĂ easy as pie.
Then you can draw a picture as if looking from above and sketch in the door hinge and swing direction.
There are specialized types of hinges so consult the chart for details.
It s best to order your doors in person.
Left or right handed.
Hinges are right or left handed and can have a fixed or removable pin the latter lets you remove doors without unscrewing the hinges.
Another way to determine the door hinge direction is to open the door and stand with your back against the hinge jamb or area.
If you re hinge will be to the left your door is left hinged and if it will be to the right it s right hinged.
With rising butt hinges you can have inward opening door without the gap and gravity will help to close it for you.
Rising hinges are usually used to lift a door over a floor that is not level or is carpeted.
If the door opens away from you and the hinge is to be on the left then use a left handed rising butt hinge.
If your right hand is nearer the doorknob then it is a right handed hinge and door.
The difference between right and left rising butt hinges and how.
When an easily removable door is needed.
With rising butt hinges you can have inward opening door without the gap and gravity will help to close it for you.
As stated when a new thicker carpet is fitted installing a rising butt hinge will prevent the scuffing and dragging as it acts to lift the door as it is opened.
If the hinge is to be on the right then a right handed hinge will be required.
When to use rising butt hinges.
Left or right handed.
If the door is on your left it s left handed.