Butterfly hinges attains the shape of butterfly
when opened. They are not only effective but also gives decorative touch
to the door. They are especially designed only for flush-door
applications. A flush door are generally employed in the interior of the
house and are completely smooth and paneled door. Apart from flush doors
they can also be applied to fixed cabinet lids.
Styles of Butterfly Hinges
These hinges comes in various geometric shapes and styles. Some of the
common styles of butterfly hinges are:
- Squared Corner Ornamental Butterfly Hinge
- Butterfly Surface Mounted Hinges
- Rounded Corner Ornamental Butterfly Hinge
Materials used
The materials used for making butterfly hinges are many. The common
materials used for making butterfly hinges are:
- Cast Iron
- Wrought Iron
- Brass
- Bronze
- Nickel
- Aluminum
- Steel
Finishes
The butterfly hinges are given finishing touch with various metals to
enhance their looks and strength. The finishes used in the butterfly
hinges are:
- Polished Brass
- Polished Nickel
- Oil Rubbed Bronze
- Antique Copper
- Nickel Plated
- Satin Nickel
- Brass Plated