Types Of Cabinet Hinges

Pivot and barrel hinges are common types of heavy duty hinges that can hold a lot of weight but allow a door to open and close easily.

Types of cabinet hinges. The hinge is attached by cutting deep mortises into both the door and cabinet frame the deep mortises give the door strength and support. A face frame cabinet has an approximately 2 wood frame overlaying its front edge and a frameless cabinet does not. Also called semi concealed hinges mounted on the frame frame wing is visible while door wing is attached to back of door.

Full overlay cabinet hinges. When you have an unframed cabinet the best type of cabinet door hinge is called the european hinge. A soss hinge is an invisible hinge that is used on inset cabinet doors.

Holds the hinge together. Part of the hinge that attaches to the cabinet frame. Face frame cabinet hinges.

Plain bearing ball bearing see above spring loaded and rising. However you can use these for some cabinets in your home especially if your cabinets doors are hefty because of their material or because they re oversized. Butterfly hinges in their lightweight form adorn jewellery boxes display cupboards and cabinets and other decorative containers.

Whether you have framed or frameless cabinets want soft close or standard we ve created this hinge guide to help you navigate all of the options out there. For the purposes of choosing a hinge the difference is a simple one. It is completely concealed when the door is closed.

There are several types. There are two basic types of cabinets with corresponding hinges. Return to top wrap around hinges.