Choosing Hinges for Complex Projects: A Practical Guide
A practical guide to choosing hinges for complex projects, covering door weight, environment, usage and clearance to help you specify with confidence.

Backed by over 150 years of engineering expertise, Phoenix is our new home for quality hinges, built for tradespeople, DIYers, and makers.

Whether you're installing a new door or cabinet, upgrading, or replacing existing hinges, we offer a wide range of hinges to suit your needs.

Cabinets. Lockers. Doors. Conversions. We’ve got it covered.

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These are our most-ordered hinges from everyday DIYers and small trade.
Cooke Brothers
H Cabinet Hinge - Brass - Polished Lacquered - 64mm x 35mm x 1.8mm
Cooke Brothers
Phoenix
7050 Plain Knuckle Butt Hinge - Mild Steel - Zinc Plated 102 x 73 x 2mm
Cooke Brothers
Extruded Cabinet Hinge - Brass - Polished - 50mm x 30mm x 1.5mm
Our hinges are made from high-quality materials, with clever design details that make them easy to install and reliable in use. Less faff. More finish.
The hinge has five axes and a piston guide. These design features ensure long term, maintenance free operation.
Engineered from either solid steel or solid aluminium the concealed hinge is available in a wide range of finishes. Special finishes are available on request.
Can be adjusted in all three dimensions without the need to remove or interfere with the door.
1. Compression adjustment between door and frame seal
2. Variable height adjustment
3. Lateral plane adjustment
The four knuckle joint meshes together to prevent twisting or tilting, even under high stress making the concealed hinge an ideal choice for heavy doors.
The 'Design' option is the ideal choice for a purist look without any affixing or adjustment screws. Magnetically attached cover caps provide easy access to the screws while concealing them in an aesthetic way.

We make quality hinges for people who like to get stuck in – whether you're a weekend DIYer or a full-time fixer. No jargon. No guesswork. Just good hardware.
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