Floor Spring Buying Guide for Hotel Projects in India
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Hotel projects demand hardware that performs silently, looks premium, and holds up through thousands of door cycles every year. A floor spring — the concealed hydraulic hinge built into the floor — is one of the most critical hardware decisions on any hotel specification. Choose wrong and you replace it in three years. Choose right and it outlasts the renovation cycle.
This guide is written for project specifiers, architects, and procurement managers working on hotel projects across India. It covers load ratings, door weights, finish compatibility, certifications, and how to source floor springs directly from a TUV-SUD certified Indian manufacturer.
What Is a Floor Spring and Why It Matters in Hotels
A floor spring is a hydraulic door closer recessed into the floor, invisible once installed, with only a small pivot plate visible at the bottom of the door. It controls door speed on both opening and closing, provides a soft-close function, and holds the door at 90° or 105° when required.
In hotel environments, floor springs are used on:
- Lobby entrance glass doors (typically heavy frameless glass, 80–200 kg)
- Glass partition doors between lobby and lounge areas
- Bathroom and en-suite glass doors in premium suites
- Restaurant and banquet hall entrance doors
- Service corridor doors where concealed hardware is specified
Unlike surface-mounted door closers, floor springs are completely hidden inside the floor structure — critical for high-end hotel interiors where hardware visibility breaks the design intent.
How to Select the Right Floor Spring: Step-by-Step
Step 1 — Calculate Door Weight
Door weight is the primary selection criterion. Weigh the door or calculate it from the glass specification (thickness × area × 2.5 kg/mm/m²).
- Up to 80 kg: Standard single-action floor spring (most interior hotel doors)
- 80–120 kg: Medium-duty floor spring
- 120–200 kg: Heavy-duty floor spring (lobby entrances, large frameless panels)
- 200 kg+: Industrial-grade or double-action specification
Step 2 — Determine Door Swing Type
- Single action: Door swings in one direction only (most hotel interior doors)
- Double action: Door swings both ways (service corridors, restaurant swing doors)
Single-action floor springs are the standard specification for hotel glass doors. Double-action models are used where doors must be pushed from either side without a latch.
Step 3 — Specify Closing Speed and Hold-Open Angle
Most modern floor springs offer:
- Adjustable closing speed via external hex-key adjustment
- Adjustable latching speed (final 15° before close — prevents slamming)
- Hold-open at 90° or 105° (check local fire-door requirements)
- Backcheck function (prevents sudden opening impact on walls or adjacent glass)
Hotel specifications typically call for: slow closing speed, soft latching, 90° hold-open, with backcheck on lobby doors.
Step 4 — Verify Floor Construction Compatibility
Floor spring installation requires a recess in the floor slab. Confirm:
- Minimum floor depth available (typically 85–110 mm depending on model)
- Floor finish — marble, granite, tile, or hardwood all require different frame casings
- Whether a stainless steel floor box is required (standard for all hotel projects)
- Distance from pivot point to door edge (pivot offset — affects swing clearance)
Step 5 — Select Finish
Hotel projects specify floor springs in finishes that match the surrounding hardware:
- Stainless Steel (SS304) — most common for contemporary lobbies
- Antique Brass — heritage and classic hotel interiors
- Matte Black — boutique and design hotels
- Gold PVD — luxury 5-star specifications
- Satin Nickel — transitional and business hotels
Floor Spring Product Range for Hotel Projects
Tickr manufactures a range of floor springs designed for hotel-grade performance. All products are TUV-SUD certified and carry a 7-year warranty.
TCH-8400 Series — Standard Hotel Interior Doors
- Capacity: up to 80 kg
- Application: glass interior doors, en-suite bathroom doors, lounge partitions
- Features: adjustable closing speed, latching speed, 90° hold-open
- Available finishes: SS304, Antique Brass, Matte Black, Gold PVD
TCH-7400 Series — Medium-Duty Hotel Doors
- Capacity: up to 100 kg
- Application: restaurant entrances, meeting room doors, mezzanine glass panels
- Features: backcheck function, adjustable latching, double-action available
- Available finishes: SS304, Satin Nickel, Gold PVD
TCH-9400 Series — Heavy-Duty Lobby Entrances
- Capacity: up to 120 kg
- Application: main lobby glass doors, large frameless glass panels, banquet entrances
- Features: heavy-duty hydraulic mechanism, slow-close at all ambient temperatures, backcheck
- Available finishes: SS304, Gold PVD
TCH-10400 Series — Premium Lobby and High-Traffic Doors
- Capacity: up to 150 kg
- Application: 5-star hotel main entrances, high-footfall lobby doors, feature glass walls
- Features: temperature-compensated hydraulics, soft-close precision, lifetime-calibrated mechanism
- Available finishes: SS304, Gold PVD, Matte Black
TCH-100 Hydraulic Series — Double-Action Service Doors
- Capacity: up to 80 kg
- Application: service corridors, kitchen swing doors, back-of-house areas
- Features: double-action swing, no hold-open, silent operation
- Available finishes: SS304
Certifications and Compliance for Hotel Specifications
Hotel projects — particularly star-rated properties — require hardware certifications for quality assurance during procurement and handover. Tickr floor springs carry:
- TUV-SUD Certification — internationally recognised quality and safety certification for mechanical hardware
- ISO 9001 — quality management system compliance across manufacturing
- EN 1154 Performance Rating — European standard for door closing devices (referenced by premium Indian hotel brands)
Full certification documentation is available on request for specification submissions and project compliance files.
Installation Requirements for Hotel Floor Springs
Proper installation is critical to floor spring longevity in high-traffic hotel environments. Standard requirements:
- Floor box: Stainless steel floor box required on all hotel projects (prevents corrosion from cleaning chemicals)
- Concrete recess: Minimum 110 mm depth in floor slab (confirm during structural design stage)
- Pivot plate: Top pivot plate fixed to door frame transom — must be aligned precisely with floor spring body
- Levelling: Floor spring body must be set perfectly level — use laser level, not spirit level only
- Glass drilling: Bottom hole in glass must be drilled to ±0.5 mm tolerance for pivot pin fit
- Adjustment after installation: Closing speed and latching speed adjusted with hex key after door is hung and operational load confirmed
Tickr provides full installation documentation, specification sheets, and technical drawings for every floor spring model — available for download or on request via our sales team.
Common Specification Errors to Avoid
- Underspecifying capacity: Always round up to the next capacity tier. A 78 kg door should be specified with an 80 kg rated spring, not squeezed under a lighter unit.
- Skipping the stainless steel floor box: Hotel cleaning schedules use chemical-based cleaners that corrode unprotected floor spring bodies within 2–3 years.
- Ignoring pivot offset: Incorrect pivot offset causes the door to swing into adjacent walls or glass panels — measure carefully from centre of pivot to door edge.
- Mixing finish batches: All floor springs for a single area should come from the same production batch for consistent finish colour. Specify this in your procurement order.
- No backcheck on lobby doors: High-traffic lobby doors opened quickly by guests will slam into adjacent surfaces without a backcheck function. Always specify backcheck for lobby specifications.
How to Source Floor Springs for Hotel Projects in India
Tickr Overseas is a direct manufacturer of glass hardware, operating since 2012 with manufacturing and warehousing in Delhi. We supply floor springs, patch fittings, spider fittings, sliding systems, and glass connectors to hardware dealers, distributors, and project procurement teams across India.
For hotel project sourcing:
- Submit your specification sheet and we confirm the correct model within 24 hours
- Bulk pricing available for project quantities (10 units and above)
- Sample units available for client approval before bulk order
- Full compliance documentation (TUV-SUD certificates, test reports, installation drawings) provided with every order
- Pan-India delivery via our dealer network or direct dispatch from Delhi
Frequently Asked Questions
What floor spring capacity do I need for a 12 mm frameless glass lobby door?
A standard 12 mm tempered glass panel at 1000 mm × 2400 mm weighs approximately 75–80 kg. Specify the TCH-8400 (80 kg capacity) or TCH-7400 (100 kg capacity) for a safety margin. Larger panels at 1200 mm width should move to the TCH-7400 or TCH-9400.
Do Tickr floor springs work with frameless glass door systems?
Yes. All Tickr floor spring models are designed for frameless glass door applications. They include the bottom pivot pin, floor spring body, stainless steel floor box, and top pivot plate. Technical drawings confirming compatibility with standard glass door configurations are available on request.
How long do floor springs last in high-traffic hotel environments?
Tickr floor springs carry a 7-year warranty. In properly installed and maintained conditions, lifespan exceeds 10 years in standard hotel interior applications. Lobby entrance doors with 500+ cycles per day may require service inspection at year 5–7.
Can I get the floor springs in a gold finish for a luxury hotel specification?
Yes. Gold PVD finish is available on TCH-8400, TCH-7400, TCH-9400, and TCH-10400 series. PVD (Physical Vapour Deposition) finish is harder and more durable than traditional plating — suitable for high-touch hotel hardware. Contact our team for a finish sample before confirming your specification.
What is the minimum order quantity for hotel project procurement?
There is no formal minimum order quantity for hotel projects. Single units are available for sample approval. Bulk project pricing applies from 10 units. For large projects (50+ units), contact our sales team for dedicated project pricing.
Do you provide installation support for hotel projects?
Tickr provides full technical documentation including installation manuals, specification sheets, and technical drawings. On-site installation support is available through our authorised dealer network in Delhi NCR, Mumbai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Chennai, Ahmedabad, and Pune. Contact us to connect with a local dealer who can provide installation support for your project.
Can floor springs be specified for fire-rated doors in hotels?
Fire-rated door specifications require hardware with specific EN 1154 fire-rated certification and coordination with the door manufacturer. Contact our team with your fire-door specification and we will confirm the correct product and provide relevant documentation for your compliance file.
Request a Floor Spring Specification for Your Hotel Project
Send us your project specification — door dimensions, glass weight, application area, and finish preference — and our technical team will recommend the correct floor spring model, provide pricing, and supply all documentation needed for your procurement and handover file.
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