Cabinet Hinges

Choosing the right type of cabinet hinge is essential for a smooth operation and ensuring that you a correct fitting door. If you go purely by the design, then they can be broadly classified as framed and unframed hinges. The specific classification will include wrap around hinges, surface mount hinges, face frame hinges, inset hinges, overlay hinges, reverse bevel hinges and full inset hinges.

Hinges are also classified based on material. In addition to choosing a material that is strong enough to work as a hinge, you can also choose hinges that are finished to a particular color of your choice. The different kind of finishes that come in hinges are full chrome, nickel finish, silver finish, copper or bronze hinges to give a rusty look and plain matte black finish if you want the hinges to stay out of sight.

Finally, you need to ensure that the hinge you choose is compatible with the door it is going to hold. If you are unsure, have an expert make the measurements so that you don’t end up with an incorrect hinge. The kind of hinge you choose makes a big difference to the door it is mounted on. An incorrect hinge will prevent the door from moving freely or even closing completely.