![]() The pictures below will show you the difference between a face frame and a frameless cabinet. In this style of cabinets, the door hinges are fastened to this frame.įrameless cabinets (also called European, Modern, or Flat Panel) have hinges that are fastened directly to the walls of the cabinet box. They are called ‘face frame’ because a wooden frame is built onto the front of the cabinet. Most standard cabinets in the United States are the face frame style. The first step in picking the right hinge for your cabinets is to determine if you have face frame, or frameless cabinets. Step 1: Identify Your Cabinet Styleĭo You Have ‘Face Frame’ or ‘Frameless’ Cabinets? ![]() If you do not use the proper style, it will not work with your cabinets.įace frame, frameless, partial overlay, full overlay, inset, compact, long arm… WHAT?Īll the cabinetry terms might seem intimidating at first but don’t worry, it’s simpler than it seems! In the steps below, this tutorial will give you all the information you need to select soft close hinges that will work with your cabinets. There are several styles of cabinets and doors which require unique hinge styles. Related: How To Add Under Cabinet Lighting (in 30 Minutes!) How To Choose The Correct HingeĬhoosing the correct hinge for your cabinets is important. This tutorial is designed to help you pick the proper hinge hardware that will be compatible with your cabinets, and then walk you through the steps to installing. The most difficult part of this project is choosing the correct hinges that will work with your style of cabinetry. Some projects are better left to the professionals, but I recommend giving this one a try yourself if you have some DIY motivation, and a few basic hand tools. Certain home renovation projects involve expensive equipment, advanced technical knowledge, or safety hazards… but this is not one of them. Yes! This is the perfect project to tackle yourself as a DIY. ![]() Adding soft close hinges to the cabinetry in a kitchen will make it feel a little more gourmet without breaking the bank. Installing soft close hinges on your cabinet doors is an upgrade that you will appreciate every single day.Ĭompared to the high cost of most kitchen renovations, this DIY project is very affordable. Maybe I’m just a nerd, but I’ve been obsessed with soft close hinges ever since. I remember the first time I shut a cabinet door with soft close hinges, and it was amazing! The cabinet door shut slowly, and quietly all on its own. These devices are also sometimes called self closing hinges. It slows down the door and shuts it ‘soft’. Soft close hinges have a mechanical device built into the hinge that prevents a cabinet door from slamming. ![]()
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