To do this you ll need to stand on the outside of your door.
Left and right hand door hinge the same.
The terms that describe the hinge position on a door are confusing.
If your left hand is nearer the doorknob then it is a left handed hinge and door.
Stand with your back to the jamb that has the hinges.
However they make sense if you follow the guidelines shown in the photos.
However there s one more thing you may need to specify when ordering.
If the doorknob is on your left it s a left hand swing door.
You will need a left handed lh lock.
If your right hand is nearer the doorknob then it is a right handed hinge and door.
If the door is on your left it s left handed.
In other words you shouldn t be able to see them when you re determining the door swing direction.
Fortunately answering this question is easy.
If the movement of your left hand matches the door it s a left handed door.
Left hand lh or right hand rh which ever side the hinges are on.
If your right hand swings with the hinges on the same side as the door in front of you it s a right handed door.
If your left hand is nearer the doorknob then the door is left handed.
Simply stand facing the doorway where you want to install your screen door making sure your viewing the door from the outside looking in.
Notice where the hinges are.
If they re on the right it s a right handed door.
Placing an order for a new door can still be confusing especially if you order over the phone.
If you are installing a new door and jamb in a rough opening.
Hinges on the left it is a left hand reverse lhr hinges on the right it is a right hand reverse rhr.
If you re hinge will be to the left your door is left hinged and if it will be to the right it s right hinged.
Another way to determine the door hinge direction is to open the door and stand with your back against the hinge jamb or area.
As seen in the graphic below if it s an outswing door with the hinges on the left hand side your door is left hand reverse.
If the door is on your right it s right handed.
If the door swings to the viewer pull the door open then it is considered a reverse swing door.
Open stand with your back against the hinge jamb.
VoilĂ easy as pie.
If the hinges are on the right hand side on an inswing door the door is right handed the door is a right hand reverse if it s an outswing.
If the doorknob is on your right it s a right hand swing door.