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What’s the Difference Between a Left and Right-Hung Door?

When ordering or installing a door, you might come across the terms “left-hung” or “right-hung.” Understanding the difference between these two is important for both functionality and ensuring you order the right door for your space. Here’s a simple guide to help you figure it out.

How to Determine if a Door is Left or Right-Hung

The easiest way to tell if a door is left or right-hung is to stand directly in front of the door on the side that opens towards you. Now, follow these steps:

  1. Stand in front of the door – Make sure the door is closed.

  2. Pull the door towards you – If the door swings towards you, look at the hinges.

  3. Check the hinge placement:

    • Left-hung door: If the hinges are on your left, it’s a left-hung door.

    • Right-hung door: If the hinges are on your right, it’s a right-hung door.
Prehung door hanging information

Choosing the correct door swing direction can impact how the door opens in relation to walls, furniture, or other doors nearby. This small detail can improve the flow of a room and prevent doors from getting in the way.

The difference between a left and right-hung door depends on the placement of the hinges when you stand on the side where the door swings towards you. Hinge on the left? It’s left-hung. Hinge on the right? It’s right-hung. Keep this in mind when ordering and installing doors for smoother function and better room layouts

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