What is the difference between overlay and inset hinges?

Inset Cabinet Doors are set into the cabinet frame and fit flush with the face of the cabinet when closed. Full Overlay Doors give a similar appearance to that of inset doors without the higher cost. They completely cover the cabinet face, providing the flat cabinet front so desired in inset cabinets.

What does 1/2 overlay cabinet hinge mean?

1/2″ overlay hinges are the most common overlay of cabinet hinge. These are used in face frame cabinets where the door covers a 1/2″ of the face frame all the way around the cabinet door. These are used in face frame cabinets where the door covers a 1/2″ of the face frame all the way around the cabinet door.

How does an overlay hinge work?

When referring to an overlay door, it means the entire door lays on top of the cabinet frame. This is an overlay door. Start on the hinged side of the door and place a piece of tape along the back edge so that the edge of your tape is directly against the edge of your door.

What does hinge overlay really mean?

Hinge overlay is the distance that the edge of the door overlaps the face frame to which is it attached by the hinge. So a 1/2″ overlay hinge will cause the door to sit 1/2″ to the left of the edge of the face frame opening assuming the hinge is on the left side of the door.

Which hinge for a normal internal door?

The most common hinge used on doors and cabinets, butt hinges have two rectangular-shaped leaves with knuckles in the middle, joined by a pin. There are several types: plain bearing, ball bearing (see above), spring-loaded and rising. Get full details on butt hinges in this guide.

What is a self-closing hinge?

A self-closing hinge is a type of hinge designed to pull a door shut after it has been opened and released. The installation of these hinges is especially common on kitchen cabinets, so that busy cooks do not need to manually close doors with dirty hands, although bathrooms, some doors, and gates also utilize hinges that self-close.

What are the different types of kitchen cabinet hinges?

Kitchen cabinet hinges are available in many different finishes, such as chrome, brass, copper, black, polished and hammered. The style and shape options of hinges are plentiful and the type of hinge to use on a particular kitchen cabinet depends on its design.