Cabinet Hinge Basics: How to Choose Hinges for Kitchen Cabinets
Introduction
Cabinet hinges play a key role in how your cabinet doors open, close and align.
In this article, Hongyi Hardware shares the basics of cabinet hinges and how to select suitable hinges for kitchen cabinets.
1. Main Types of Cabinet Hinges for Cabinets
1) Concealed cabinet hinges
Concealed hinges are hidden inside the cabinet when the door is closed.
They are widely used in modern kitchen cabinets and wardrobes.
2) Full overlay, half overlay and inset hinges
- Full overlay: the door covers almost the whole side panel
- Half overlay: two doors share one side panel
- Inset: the door sits inside the cabinet frame
Choosing the right hinge type depends on your cabinet design.
2. Important Parameters of Cabinet Hinges
1) Opening angle
Common angles are 90°, 110° and 165°.
Choose an angle according to how wide you need the door to open.
2) Cup diameter and drilling distance
Standard hinge cup diameter is usually 35 mm.
Make sure your drilling pattern matches the hinge specification.
3) Adjustment function
Good cabinet hinges allow easy adjustment in three directions: up/down, left/right and in/out.
This makes door alignment more convenient.
3. Why Choose Hongyi Hardware Cabinet Hinges
Hongyi Hardware manufactures cabinet hinges for kitchen cabinets, wardrobes and bathroom furniture.
We offer:
- Various overlay types for different cabinet constructions
- Stable quality with strict inspection and durability testing
- OEM/ODM service for brands and cabinet factories
If you need reliable cabinet hinges for your projects, our team can recommend suitable models based on your cabinet design.
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