What is a European style hinge?

What is a European style hinge?

European style hinges are a modern high-tech hinge for cabinets. European hinges may also be commonly referred to Blum or Grass hinges, as these are two of the main manufacturers of this type of hinge. Compact European hinge with mounting plate on the front surface of the face frame.

What is the best hinge for kitchen cabinets?

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What is an overlay hinge?

An overlay door is a door which, when closed, lays “on top” of the cabinet opening (no part of the door goes into the opening since the door is larger than the opening). Divided by two because the overlay is measured on one edge, the hinged edge of the door.

What is a frameless hinge?

Face Frame cabinets – Face-frame cabinets incorporate a frame (often made from 1-1/2″ to 2″ wide solid wood) that is attached to the front edges, or face, of the case. Hinges mount to this face frame. Frameless cabinets – Frameless cabinets are essentially box with an open front.

What is Blum hinge?

The hinge we use at Cabinets Quick is the Blum, a soft closing hinge that has a little switch to turn on and off the soft close function. This is called an inserta hinge and is useful when putting in on a door.

Can you put new hinges on old cabinets?

Unless you’re going to replace the hinges with the exact same type, you will need to cover the old holes and drill new ones. This job is best accomplished when you’re refinishing the cabinet. If the new hinges are close enough in style to the originals, you’ll want to use epoxy wood filler.

How do I know what kind of hinge I need?

The construction of your cabinet – most notably, the overlay of the face frame and the cabinet door – will determine which cabinet hinge you need. Similarly, the location that your drawer slides need to be mounted dictates what type of drawer slide you need.

Which is better frameless or framed cabinets?

Framed cabinets are advantageous for kitchens with lots of cabinet space where extra room isn’t needed. Frameless cabinets are a better option for smaller kitchens in which every inch matters. They offer a modern look, more drawer and cabinet space, and no center stiles that get in your way.