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Parliament Doors
Opens completely. Closes precisely.
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A full opening. Your specification.Parliament doors
A classic opening
Made for your room
Explore parliament steel doors across different interiors, finishes and glazing choices.
Every door is specified for its opening. Glazing, hardware and any fire-rated or thermal specification are confirmed for your project.
How it’s built
A standard door leaf fitted with parliament hinges, which project the pivot point out from the frame. This allows the door to swing past the frame and lie flat against the wall when fully open, clearing the full width of the opening.
Where it works best
Hallways and corridors where the door needs to be held open without blocking the opening. Rooms where a door swinging into the space would interrupt the wall or furniture layout.
How to order it right
Confirm opening size and swing direction. Parliament hinges are specified as an alternative to standard hinges on any single door. Glass, finish and hardware as standard. Lead time 8 to 10 weeks.
From a recent project
“The parliament hinges were a small detail that solved a real problem. The door clears the opening completely when we need it to.”Architect, Oxford
The details, answered
Your questions
Clear answers
What exactly is a parliament hinge?
A parliament hinge has an extended knuckle that projects the pivot point away from the face of the frame. When the door opens it swings past the frame and can travel the full 180 degrees to lie flat against the wall. A standard hinge only allows the door to open to around 90 or 95 degrees before it contacts the frame.
Can any single steel door be specified with parliament hinges?
Yes. Parliament hinges are available as an alternative to standard hinges on any of our single door configurations. The door leaf, frame, glazing and finish are all identical and only the hinge changes. We specify the hinge size based on the door weight and leaf thickness.
How far does the door project from the wall when fully open?
The projection equals the door frame depth plus the door leaf thickness, typically 30mm to 50mm from the wall face depending on the frame profile. This should be considered if there is skirting, cornicing or other detail at the wall face.
Do parliament hinges work on fire-rated doors?
Yes. Fire-rated parliament hinges are available for FD30 doors. The hinge meets the same certification requirements as the door leaf and frame. Confirm the fire rating requirement at the time of order.
Are the hinges visible?
Yes. Parliament hinges are surface-mounted and visible on both the door face and the frame face. They are powder-coated in the same finish as the rest of the assembly, which makes them a deliberate detail rather than an afterthought.
What glass options are available?
All standard glass options: full-light, half-light or solid panel, in the same glass choices as our standard single doors. The door leaf design is not affected by the hinge type.
How long does manufacture take?
8 to 10 weeks from drawing sign-off, the same as our standard single door. Parliament hinges do not add to the programme.
Is the closing action different from a standard hinged door?
The door closes back to the frame in the same way as a standard hinged door. The wider swing travel means the door travels further before closing, but the action is the same. Soft-close can be specified if required.
Do you install?
Yes. We are based in London and install across the UK. We also supply-only to your contractor anywhere in the UK, and we deliver to European countries. Parliament hinge installation requires care with the hinge alignment as the extended knuckle is unforgiving of a misaligned frame.
What warranty do you offer?
Ten years on frames and glazing, five years on hardware including the parliament hinges. Subject to normal use and maintenance.
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