Key Features

• SS 202 Grade Stainless Steel: Chromium-nickel alloy construction provides superior corrosion resistance over mild steel and zinc-plated alternatives — resists rust and surface degradation in humid bathroom-adjacent and exterior-facing door locations.
• Medium (16 Gauge) Option: Standard-thickness leaf suited to lighter interior doors, bedroom doors, and wardrobe shutters where load demands are moderate.
• Heavy (12 Gauge) Option: Thicker, more rigid leaf engineered for solid wood doors, heavy flush doors, and main entrance doors that place sustained load on the hinge over daily use.
• Two Finish Options: SS Stainless Steel delivers a mirror-polished contemporary look; Antique finish provides a warm, aged character suited to traditional and heritage interior themes.
• Mortise (Flush) Fit: Standard butt hinge profile designed for recessed installation — sits flush with door edge and frame when closed for a clean, professional finish with no protruding hardware.

Technical Specifications (Quick Reference)

Step-by-Step Installation

1. Mark the hinge positions on the door edge and door frame — standard placement is 6–8 inches from the top and bottom of the door for a pair of hinges.
2. Use a chisel and mallet to cut the mortise (recess) in both the door edge and frame to the exact depth of the hinge leaf — the leaf should sit perfectly flush with the surface.
3. Drill pilot holes for the fixing screws to prevent the wood from splitting.
4. Screw one leaf of the hinge to the door edge and the other to the door frame using the provided or compatible wood screws.
5. Hang the door and test for smooth, binding-free operation — adjust mortise depth if the door binds or gaps unevenly at the hinge side.
6. For main doors using 5-inch hinges, use 3 hinges per door for adequate load distribution — 2 at standard positions plus 1 at mid-height.

Where Premium SS 202 Butt Hinges fit best

• Wardrobe Shutters: 3-inch hinges for sliding or swing wardrobe shutter panels where light weight and smooth operation are priorities.
• Bedroom & Interior Doors: 3-inch hinges suit standard interior flush doors and panel doors in bedrooms, studies, and living spaces.
• Bathroom & Utility Doors: SS 202 corrosion resistance makes these hinges appropriate for doors in high-humidity bathroom and kitchen environments.
• Main Entrance Doors: 5-inch hinges for solid wood, flush, or metal-clad main entrance doors where higher load capacity and security-grade holding are required.
• New Construction Fitouts: Standard butt hinge specification for residential projects requiring cost-effective, durable door hardware across multiple units.
• Hinge Replacement: Direct replacement for worn or rusted mild steel hinges — SS 202 upgrade eliminates the rust staining and squeaking common with aged steel hinges.