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Butt Hinges

Shop butt hinges for residential, commercial, utility, and specialty door applications. This collection includes full-mortise plain-bearing hinges, square-corner and radius-corner hinges, swing-clear designs, screen-door hinges, and other traditional butt-hinge formats from brands including Hager, Deltana, Ives, Stanley, Emtek, Orca Hardware, and Schlage. Before ordering, compare hinge height and width, corner style, leaf thickness, bearing type, pin configuration, screw-hole pattern, material, finish, and the existing door and frame preparation. Replacement hinges should match the current mortise dimensions and corner radius closely to avoid unnecessary door or frame modification.
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  • Emtek 96225US7 96225US 4.5" x 4.5" Solid Brass 1/4" Radius Corner Plain Bearing Mortise Hinge - Pair French Antique
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    Emtek 96225US 4.5" x 4.5" Solid Brass 1/4" Radius Corner Plain Bearing Mortise Hinge - Pair

    $80.80 USD $101.00
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  • Emtek 96134US7 96134US 4" x 4" Solid Brass 5/8" Radius Corner Plain Bearing Mortise Hinge - Pair French Antique
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    Emtek 96134US 4" x 4" Solid Brass 5/8" Radius Corner Plain Bearing Mortise Hinge - Pair

    $60.00 USD $75.00
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  • Emtek 96213US7 96213US 3.5" x 3.5" Solid Brass Square Corner Plain Bearing Mortise Hinge - Pair French Antique
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    Emtek 96213US 3.5" x 3.5" Solid Brass Square Corner Plain Bearing Mortise Hinge - Pair

    $61.60 USD $77.00
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  • Emtek 92025US19 4.5" x 4.5" Plain Bearing 1/4" Radius Corners Mortise Hinge - Pair Flat Black
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    Emtek 92025 4.5" x 4.5" Plain Bearing 1/4" Radius Corners Mortise Hinge - Pair

    $29.60 USD $37.00
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  • Ives 5PB14124605 5PB1412652 Five Knuckle Plain Bearing Standard Weight Hinge Bright Brass
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    Ives 5PB1412652 Five Knuckle Plain Bearing Standard Weight Hinge

    $53.76 USD $96.00
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  • Hager 15413123 154131 3.5 x 3.5 Inch Plain Bearing Hinge with Square Corners Polished Brass

    Hager 154131 3.5 x 3.5 Inch Plain Bearing Hinge with Square Corners

    $31.88 USD

Choosing Butt Hinges for Door and Frame Preparation

Butt hinges are one of the most common hinge formats used on swinging doors. Two leaves meet around a pin and knuckle assembly, with the leaves typically mortised into the edge of the door and the jamb. The collection includes residential and commercial sizes as well as specialty formats, so the most important first step is matching the hinge to the existing door and frame preparation.

Measure the hinge height and width with the hinge opened flat, then identify the corner treatment. Square-corner, 1/4-inch radius, and 5/8-inch radius hinges require different mortise shapes. A replacement hinge with the wrong radius may physically fit the opening but leave gaps or require cutting the door or frame. Leaf thickness and screw-hole pattern can also differ between residential and heavier-duty hinges.

Bearing construction affects how the hinge is suited to the opening. Plain-bearing hinges are common on many residential and lighter-duty doors, while other hinge families use bearing systems intended for different door weights or use levels. Pin configuration can also matter. Depending on the opening, the hinge may use a removable pin, fixed pin, non-removable pin, or another specialty arrangement. Confirm the product specifications rather than assuming hinges with the same outside dimensions are interchangeable.

Some products in this collection serve more specialized applications, including swing-clear hinges and screen-door hinges. Swing-clear designs change the pivot relationship to move the door farther out of the opening when open, while other specialty hinges may have unique handing, leaf shapes, or mounting requirements. These should be selected by their intended function rather than simply by overall hinge size.

For replacement work, compare the existing hinge size, corner radius, thickness, screw pattern, pin style, material, and finish before ordering. For a new opening, coordinate the hinge with the door thickness, frame preparation, door weight, use level, and any project-specific requirements. Once mechanical compatibility is established, finish can be matched to the lockset, door closer, kick plate, or other visible door hardware.