Semi Concealed Hinges For Overlay Doors

Adding a semi concealed overlay hinge to wood cabinet doors is a great way spruce up your cabinets whether in the kitchen bathroom or dining room.

Semi concealed hinges for overlay doors.

Styles vary from butt hinges to a commonly used variable overlay and they come in an array of finishes to coordinate with existing or new cabinet decorative hardware. Semi concealed hinges are mostly hidden from view so unlike the average hinge is not so much of an eyesore to see. Self closing semi concealed hinges are incredibly convenient allowing your cabinet doors to close on their own. Full overlay hinges are used for individual cabinets or cabinets on either end of a row of cabinets.

For inset door hinges the slot should be made 3 4 d x 1 3 4 l with a cutter no more than 6 in diameter. The hinge pin is permanently attached to the frame leaf so you can quickly lift the door off the hinge without removing the pin. The overlay refers to the size or type of the door the hinge or how the cabinet is built. Half or partial overlay hinges are used for a pair of cabinet doors in the middle of a row of cabinets where two doors have their hinges mounted on.

Hinges for overlay doors are for doors that cover their frames. For technical drawings and 3 d models click on a. Product information technical details. For overlay door hinges the slot should be cut 1 2 deep at its deepest point and about 1 7 8 long using a table saw or dado set no more than 8 in diameter.

Variable overlay hinges are designed for doors that completely overlay the frame and do not have a cut out on the back. Mounting screws not included are concealed when the hinge is closed.