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Parliament hinges are a specialist type of door hinge designed to allow a door to open much wider than a standard hinge. Their extended leaf design moves the door away from the frame as it opens, allowing it to swing back fully against the wall.

This makes parliament hinges ideal for situations where doors need to open to **180 degrees** or where there are deep architraves, thick door frames, or other obstructions that would prevent a standard hinge from opening fully. These hinges are commonly used on French doors, wide internal doors, and traditional properties where maximum doorway clearance is required.

At Doorphoria, our parliament hinges provide both durability and smooth operation, making them suitable for internal doors and heavier timber doors where wide opening angles are needed.

If you’re installing new internal doors or replacing door hardware, parliament hinges can provide greater flexibility compared to standard ball bearing hinges.

What Are Parliament Hinges?

Parliament hinges are designed with wider hinge leaves than standard butt hinges. This design pushes the door away from the frame as it opens, allowing the door to clear surrounding trim or architraves and open fully back against the wall.

They are commonly used when:

• A door needs to open fully to maximise access
• Deep architraves or wall projections would block a normal hinge
• Large furniture or equipment needs to pass through a doorway
• French doors or double doors need a wider opening angle

Because of this wider projection, parliament hinges are often used in period homes, renovation projects, and properties where accessibility or space is important.

Parliament Hinges vs Ball Bearing Hinges

While both hinge types support door movement, they are designed for different purposes.

Ball bearing hinges are commonly used for standard internal doors and heavier doors such as fire doors. They provide smooth operation and increased durability for everyday use.

Parliament hinges, on the other hand, are designed specifically to allow doors to open much wider than standard hinges. Their extended leaf design allows the door to swing clear of the frame and architrave, creating a wider doorway opening.

Parliament hinges are commonly paired with:

• Wide internal doors
• French doors or double doors
• Doors in period properties with deep frames
• Spaces where maximum doorway clearance is required

If you are installing standard doors such as oak internal doors or internal fire doors, ball bearing hinges are usually the preferred option. However, if you need a door to open fully against the wall, parliament hinges are often the better choice.

Parliament Hinges FAQs

What are parliament hinges used for?

Parliament hinges are used when a door needs to open fully back against a wall. Their wider hinge leaves allow the door to clear architraves and frames that would block a standard hinge.

Can parliament hinges open 180 degrees?

Yes. Parliament hinges are designed to allow doors to open up to 180 degrees, creating maximum doorway clearance.

Are parliament hinges suitable for fire doors?

Most fire doors require certified fire rated hinges such as ball bearing hinges. Parliament hinges are typically used for standard internal doors rather than fire doors.

Where are parliament hinges commonly used?

They are often used on French doors, wide internal doors, period properties with deep architraves, and doors that need to fold back against the wall.

What size parliament hinge should I choose?

The hinge size will depend on the door thickness and the amount of clearance required. Wider hinges provide greater projection, allowing the door to open further away from the frame.

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