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Learn About The Top 5 Cabinet Hinges For Restoration Projects

If you are new to DIY projects then you probably feel like one hinge is as good as the next. This is not true. There are a variety of hinges and each one does a different job. In this article we will tell you how to install the hinge you need to get the job done right. Think of it as Amerock Hinges 101: An intro course to using the 5 most popular cabinet hinges. Double Demountable Hinge
Double Demountable Hinge
  1. Double Demountable Hinges: Double demountable hinges are ideal for warped or twisted cabinets. With just one screw you will be able to rescue sagging cabinet doors and drooping closets. Restore cabinet motion in all three directions, up, down and side to side. Double demountable hinges are quick, easy to use and work well on wood or MDF.

  2. Face Mount Hinges: For cabinets that seem to be left open all the time consider using face mount hinges. These self closing hinges release slowly so that unsuspecting fingers are not caught off guard. Attractive, brass face mount hinges are also great for furniture pieces such as a wood box or toy chest.

  3. Full Wrap Hinges: To get the maximum flexibility in your cabinets use full wrap hinges. The center barrel shaped hinge allows a cabinet or door to be opened wide. Full wrap hinges are true to their name by wrapping completely around the door and the frame to allow easy access to cabinets and doorways. Select hinges that match your existing cabinet hardware to bring your cabinet ensemble together.

  4. Partial Wrap Hinges: Partial wrap hinges make it easy to replace doors. Ideal for bedrooms and the like, partial wrap hinges are most often used in restoration projects. The easy to install, one screw pivot makes replacing doors easy as you can simply slide the door off in one quick motion and put a new one on.

  5. Butt Hinges: Butt hinges are designed for flush cabinets. This hinge is great for both new cabinets and restoration projects. Butt hinges will show once they are installed so be sure to select a finish that coordinates with the rest of your cabinet hardware for a completed look.

Full Wrap Hinge
Full Wrap Hinge		 With these 5 hinges you will find that most cabinet projects can be completed in no time at all. Just pick up a screw driver and use these five tips to discover that installing new cabinet hardware is a simple way to begin on the road to becoming a true DIY person. So get your hinges today and get on the road to home improvement right away!