What Are Pivot Doors? Everything You Need to Know

The Big Pivot Door Explanation

The pivot door's hinges (pivot hinge) are installed at the top and bottom of the door, hidden inside the door.

The pivot door rotates along a vertical axis, and its movement visually differs significantly from that of a regular hinged door. This method of opening the door gives it a unique aesthetic value and a modern appearance.

Components of the Big Pivot Door

The pivot hinge can be placed anywhere on the door, determining the position of the vertical axis—the main axis—on which the door rotates.

Unlike ancient pivot doors, modern pivot doors do not rotate on an extended vertical axis but through a pivot hinge system and a top pivot. The pivot hinge system is mortised into the bottom of the door, while the top pivot is mortised into the top of the door. In installed doors, both are invisible.

Advantages of Big Pivot Doors

Pivot doors differ significantly in size from regular doors. Pivot doors can be much bigr. Compared to traditional hinged doors, they can be taller and wider. Some examples of pivot doors exceed 13 feet in width and 23 feet in height. With the correct, high-quality pivot hinge, anything is possible.

Big pivot doors can be of any size, and with the right pivot hinge, the door can be extremely heavy without any problem. This means you can freely design the door of your dreams without worrying about execution.

For regular hinge doors, all the weight of the door "hangs" on the door frame. Thanks to its main axis, a pivot door can easily bear greater weight through floor processing. With the correct hinge, your pivot door can weigh up to 1100 pounds.

When the correct type of pivot hinge is used, the hinges on the finished door are invisible, unlike the hinges on regular hinged doors. This means no interference, and all attention is focused on the door's design.

Pivot doors can be made from any type of material. The only requirement is that the hinge can be mounted inside the door, which almost any material can accommodate, from wood to glass and steel, from marble to copper.

Pivot doors are suitable for countless types of indoor and outdoor arrangements. From big entrances to bathroom doors, rotating walls, double doors, cabinet doors, and even windows.

With the right pivot hinge, big pivot doors are very easy to install in both new and existing situations. Once the hinges are mounted in the door, there's almost no work left to do on-site. Only the bottom plate and top plate need to be installed. Then the door can be easily lifted into position.

The frameless nature of pivot doors allows you to place multiple doors at the same time to create double doors, or even rotating walls.

Pivot doors can move in both directions

Depending on the door's placement, its intended function, and whether a door frame is used, a pivot door can open in one direction, both directions, or even rotate 360°.

Pivot doors are hands-free types of doors

Of course, you can choose to add latches and handles, but it is not necessary. With the right pivot hinge, the door can be opened or closed with a touch of a finger, shoulder, or hip. This makes these doors ideal for restaurants where waiters walk with trays, and it is very hygienic as they do not require hand operation.

Types of Big Pivot Doors

Pivot doors come in many shapes and sizes. Pivot doors can be big or small, heavy or light, and can be used indoors or outdoors. Another distinguishing feature is commercial versus residential pivot doors, with commercial pivot doors reaching up to 20 feet in height.

External Pivot Doors

External pivot doors are a great way to create a grand entrance. Entrance doors are the first tangible element you encounter when entering a building. With the infinite design possibilities, a rotating entrance can truly set the tone for the rest of the house.

External pivot doors can come in any shape and size. There are countless materials to choose from. Glass and steel, glass and aluminum, full steel or full aluminum, or various types of wood are popular materials for making entrances. However, copper-plated doors are also becoming increasingly popular.

Internal Pivot Doors

Internal pivot doors can be placed in any indoor situation. In both new and existing situations, pivot doors can be easily implemented. Pivot doors are suitable for bathrooms, kitchens, living rooms, studies, room dividers, and many other interior applications.

Big Pivot Doors are not only suitable for homes but also for commercial buildings. They can be used in offices, spas, public buildings such as libraries, restaurants, shops, and more.