Steel Hurlinges

Steel hurlinges - also known as H-hinges or cross-garnet hinges - are the surface-mounted flat steel hinges with an H or cross-garnet shaped profile, used for lightweight internal doors, ledged and braced cabinet doors, and small access hatches where a traditional butt hinge would be disproportionate or where the hinge is part of the visual character of the fitting. At the DIY Hardware Store, our steel hurlinges cover the standard H-hinge format used in cottage-style cabinetry, utility room fittings, and rural property applications.

The H-hinge (hurlinge) has two flat plates joined by a central knuckle, forming an H shape when open. Both plates are surface-mounted with screws, making installation straightforward and giving the hinge a deliberately visible, functional appearance that suits rustic and utilitarian settings. Unlike concealed or butt hinges, the hurlinge is intended to be seen - its flat profile and symmetrical shape are part of the aesthetic of the door or panel it's fitted to.

Available in self-colour (bright steel), zinc-plated, and black painted finishes at the DIY Hardware Store in standard sizes for lightweight door and panel applications.

  • H-shaped surface-mounted hinge with visible decorative profile
  • Both leaves screw to door and frame surfaces - no morticing
  • Used in cottage-style cabinetry and utility access panels
  • Deliberately visible - part of the aesthetic of rustic interiors
  • Self-colour, zinc-plated, and black painted finishes
  • Standard sizes for lightweight door and panel applications