Many people have bought old run down properties with the idea of refurbishing them and selling them on at a profit. They have spent a fair amount of money during this refurbishment, and doors and windows have been replaced. Hopefully they haven't neglected attention to detail, with things such as decorative door hinges.
If you put yourself in a potential buyers shoes for a moment, when you first approach the house one of the first things that you see is the main door. If there are nice fancy hinges looking as though they belong there, the impression is given that you have done an excellent job. A positive point even before they have gained entry.
Should there be a garage associated with the property, chances are that it was built at the same time, or at least made to look that way. That would be back in the days when all of the materials would have been sourced from the same supplier. Therefore the hinges will be of a similar pattern.
If you want to go for that little extra piece of realism choose your selection of fixings carefully. A popular suggestion is something referred to as a pyramid head screw, as they do add that extra little something. Although pay attention to the surface finishes and try to link them.
To give things the original appearance many people opt for what are known as strap kits. The good news with these are that they give the correct illusion, but still make use of the modern day butt hinge. These strap kits come in two parts and are fixed either side of the existing barrel. The strap kits are normally designed to replicate old fashioned cast iron, both in look and texture.
For an extra cost it is possible to get modern day replacement strap hinges. Their lengths can vary from between nine inches to about twenty inches. They are designed to be used for heavier weights, in either interior or the exterior areas.
For lighter usage such as a fly-screen door there are also purpose made devices. Once again these can come in a variety of materials. They are quite often deeply etched and have an adjustable internal tension spring. As they are normally surface mounted there are no fiddly rebated areas to chisel out.
Don't forget to check out any other period houses in the area. See what type of door hardware has been used, and if they originals or copies. Should they be modern equivalents ask for the supplier's name. People will be pleased that you noticed and are often quite willing to help. Old photographs and the internet can be of assistance if there are no other houses of a similar style.
So in the quest to sell such a house, even small details like decorative door hinges can be a big plus. People could well feel that if you have looked after the small details the larger ones will have had the same treatment. Getting the buyer to appreciate your work can really help make a sale.
If you put yourself in a potential buyers shoes for a moment, when you first approach the house one of the first things that you see is the main door. If there are nice fancy hinges looking as though they belong there, the impression is given that you have done an excellent job. A positive point even before they have gained entry.
Should there be a garage associated with the property, chances are that it was built at the same time, or at least made to look that way. That would be back in the days when all of the materials would have been sourced from the same supplier. Therefore the hinges will be of a similar pattern.
If you want to go for that little extra piece of realism choose your selection of fixings carefully. A popular suggestion is something referred to as a pyramid head screw, as they do add that extra little something. Although pay attention to the surface finishes and try to link them.
To give things the original appearance many people opt for what are known as strap kits. The good news with these are that they give the correct illusion, but still make use of the modern day butt hinge. These strap kits come in two parts and are fixed either side of the existing barrel. The strap kits are normally designed to replicate old fashioned cast iron, both in look and texture.
For an extra cost it is possible to get modern day replacement strap hinges. Their lengths can vary from between nine inches to about twenty inches. They are designed to be used for heavier weights, in either interior or the exterior areas.
For lighter usage such as a fly-screen door there are also purpose made devices. Once again these can come in a variety of materials. They are quite often deeply etched and have an adjustable internal tension spring. As they are normally surface mounted there are no fiddly rebated areas to chisel out.
Don't forget to check out any other period houses in the area. See what type of door hardware has been used, and if they originals or copies. Should they be modern equivalents ask for the supplier's name. People will be pleased that you noticed and are often quite willing to help. Old photographs and the internet can be of assistance if there are no other houses of a similar style.
So in the quest to sell such a house, even small details like decorative door hinges can be a big plus. People could well feel that if you have looked after the small details the larger ones will have had the same treatment. Getting the buyer to appreciate your work can really help make a sale.
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