What kind of hinge do I need for a corner cabinet?

What kind of hinge do I need for a corner cabinet?

Pie cut hinges are used to attach two doors together that are part of a corner cabinet. Semi-concealed hinges, also known as semi wrap hinges, show part of the hinge when the door is closed.

What is a blind corner cabinet hinge?

Overview. This is a blind corner hinge for inset doors. A typical inset door is hinged to a panel that is positioned at a 90 degree angle to the door. A blind corner cabinet has a door that is hinged to a panel that is in the same plane (inline) as the door. The door is “flush” with the cabinet panel.

What type of hinge would be used to attach a door to the internal of a kitchen cabinet?

A flush hinge is similar to a butt hinge in that it attaches to the inside of the cabinet door and frame. However, these hinges can take up much less room in the door because, when the door closes, the small part of the hinge closes into the large part, making it look like one full piece.

How do I know what hinges to buy?

As a rule, use one hinge per every 30 inches of door:

• Doors up to 60 inches need two hinges.
• Doors over 60 inches, but not over 90 inches, need three hinges.
• Doors over 90 inches, but not over 120 inches, need four hinges.

What are offset hinges?

Offset hinges are a unique innovation that allows designers to expand doorways. By installing offset hinges (a.k.a. swing clear hinges), you can easily open the door farther out of the way.

How do you attach a piano hinge to a corner cabinet door?

How to Install a Piano Hinge on Corner Cabinet Doors

1. Measure the height of the corner cabinet opening at the hinge-mounting location, using a tape measure.
2. Fold a piano hinge in half.
3. Set the two cabinet doors on a stable surface.
4. Reposition the doors so they are lying flat on the work surface.

What can you do with a blind corner cabinet?

Kitchen Cabinets: Blind Corner Cabinet Solutions

• Lazy Susan. One of the quickest and simplest ways homeowners deal with blind-corners is by installing a revolving tray, commonly known as a “lazy Susan”.
• Half Susan/ Half Moon Shelves.
• Diagonal Cabinet.
• Corner Pull-Out Drawer.
• Magic Corner.