Both of the above pictures use ‘hidden hinges’. They are called hidden hinges because they cannot be seen when the cabinet doors are closed. The bottom hinge rarely loosens as there’s less pressure on it, but if the screws are loose, tighten them too. How do I adjust my kitchen cabinet doors up and down? When opening, the system moves the door independently and safely as far as the hold-open position, which can be individually set between 80 to 140 degrees, so the door cannot damage the walls or furniture. GEZE ActiveStop brakes the door at the right time and keeps it open safely in the required position. Pop something underneath the cabinet door you are adjusting to support its weight whilst you are moving it about. Maybe a small box or stool. In high quality cabinetry, long arm hinges are typically used. Aside from being more expensive, the only downside of long arm hinges is that they are physically larger and take up slightly more room inside of cabinets. Unless cabinet space is extremely limited, this will not matter much.

A soft close system, not to be confused with a self-close system, is a type of sliding system which gently assists your door into its final resting position, which reduces the physical impact and possible damage of slamming doors, as well as reducing noise. Soft close carriages are easy to fit, and most are concealed, meaning you can’t see them once the system is assembled. Fitting a With a properly drilled hole, the soft close hinge should drop into place with just a little coaxing. It will be a sung fit, but should not require a ton of force do get it down into place. Storage & organisation Furniture Textiles Kitchenware & tableware Kitchens Lighting Decoration Rugs, mats & flooring Beds & mattresses Baby & children Smart home Bathroom products Laundry & cleaning Plants & plant pots Home electronics Home improvement Outdoor living Food & beverages Christmas Shop Shop by roomYou can get away with only adding one soft close hinge per cabinet door, especially if budget is a concern. However, for best results, I recommend replacing both hinges.

Next, I tested some of the more professional brands that are used in high quality cabinetry and… WOW! What a difference. Once the cabinet door is removed, take off the old hinges off of the cabinet doors. Step 2: Drill A 35mm Hole (1 3/8″) Look at a door and decide if it requires adjustment. Maybe it doesn’t look level; there maybe is a bigger gap at one end and a smaller gap at the other. The most common adjustment you need to make, is between two adjoining doors. Either moving them closer together or further apart. This same adjustment is used to align a door with the edge of the cabinet.Before you start adjusting any doors or hinges make sure you fit all your doors then decide which ones need adjusting. Work Methodically Door dampers perform a better function. They are often integrated into door closers in swing doors, which always automatically close doors after they have been opened. However these are often very loud despite the damping. Recovery time: the time that a cabinet door has to be open before the soft close mechanism is ready to function. If a hinge is closed before it is ‘recovered’, the soft close function will not work properly (or not work at all). This step is really a matter of preference, not compatibility. Both styles of hinges will work with your cabinets.

If your old cabinets had hidden hinges (also called concealed hinges) then there should already be a 35mm hole for the new hinges. What can be done to stop doors banging loudly? How do they remain open, even when there is a draught? How can walls and furniture be protected from doors flying open, and fingers protected from doors banging shut? There are a few aids are available for these problems: these cover everything from wedges to floor mounted and wall mounted door stoppers. All of these usually do their job but are often ugly, annoying and impractical. Some projects are better left to the professionals, but I recommend giving soft close cabinet hinges a try yourself. All you need is a few basic tools and the right soft close hinge for your specific cabinets. Most cabinetry will use screws that require a #2 Phillips bit to remove. Or a screw driver will get the job done as well.Installing soft close hinges on existing cabinets is a relatively easy project that can can be accomplished in a weekend. Easy, affordable and a DIY? Yep!