Salice Hinges

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Salice Hinges

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• When homeowners are having cabinets built, they
  often overlook the choices available for hinges.
  Why should these hidden pieces of hardware merit
  our attention much less our hard-earned dollars?

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• 1. Hinges determine the ease by which a cabinet
  door is opened and stays open. Spring-loaded
  hinges close automatically, others stay put while
  their cheaper counterparts might sway with the
  wind. Hinges can open anywhere from eighty-six to
  two hundred seventy degrees. In a tight space,
  like a small bathroom, a smaller degree opening
  might be sufficient.

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• For an entertainment center, a homeowner might
  choose to have the doors open one hundred-eight
  degrees to completely expose the television unit
  or they could have the doors tucked away
  alongside the unit with a two hundred-seventy
  degree hinge.

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• The doors on the end of a cabinet are usually
  the only ones that need the larger wrap-around
  hinges. Most cabinets need one hundred-ten or one
  hundred-twenty degree hinges. Remember the
  larger degree they open, the larger the hinge.
  Cabinet doors with glass in them require smaller
  hinges so that they do not show.

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• 2. Homeowners often choose European hinges.
  Why? Because they are invisible, easy to adjust
  (to align the cabinets doors) and help create a
  sleek look for the cabinets. Generally these
  hinges are used when there is no stile or
  vertical middle piece visible between the cabinet
  doors.

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• European hinges should be used only on solid
  wood stiles as the screws in the hinges will
  loosen with use on particle board or plywood.
  Avoid buying cabinets made of particle board
  because if the screws pull out it is extremely
  hard to repair the cabinet so that it will hold
  the screw again. There are about four hundred
  types of European hinges, so we usually stick
  with one brand, Salice, which our cabinet
  hardware store recommends.

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• 3. Surface or cabinet hinges mount on the
  outside of the cabinet. They are not ever
  adjustable, so it makes them hard to install. On
  the other hand, they are cheaper and usually
  sturdy. Some people like them because they can
  compliment the knobs, etc., to achieve a desired
  look. Older cabinets often feature these hinges.

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• 4. Pull-outs can cause problems. Sometimes
  homeowners want pull-outs (drawers or shelves
  with a lip on them that pulls out of the cabinet)
  inside lower cabinets, but to accommodate the
  hinge and the drawer slide the actual drawer will
  lose two to three inches of space. Also, unless
  one is extremely careful, drawer slides often
  scrape the back of the cabinet doors and leave
  ugly scratches.

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• 5. Avoid getting paint inside the working part
  of the hinge because it will ruin it. Take all
  the hardware off before allowing cabinets to be
  painted. Some painters will tape them for you,
  but it is best to let the carpenter hang the door
  and install the hardware after it is painted.
  That way the paint fully covers the area where
  the hinge is going to be and the hardware works
  properly.

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• 6. Most importantly, hinges should be of the
  best quality you can afford. It is time-consuming
  and irritating to try to replace cheap hardware
  and there is no guarantee that they will not give
  out quickly or be defective. Buy your hardware
  from a reputable company and order a few extras
  in case you remodel or have to replace one that
  sustains damage. You will be glad you did.

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• There are various different models of Salice
  hinges. People that need specific fittings may be
  required to use certain forms to ensure optimum
  functionality. The Salice hinges series 200 is
  one of the most popular and versatile forms as
  they are strong, stylish and fit virtually any
  attachment.

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• Salice also make a vast range of concealed
  hinges. These will fit to appliances leaving
  little to be seen. Many people prefer to use
  hidden hinges because they prevent furnishings
  from becoming an eye sore. They can also limit
  condensation exposure, which can make the hinge
  last longer as it prevents it from rusting.

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• Other models include the Salice hinges ½, which
  are designed specifically for cabinet doors and
  the soft close model. Salice hinges soft close
  models will be able to prevent doors from
  slamming and will allow ease of use when closing.
  This means that only a light swing is required
  when shutting even small and light doors.

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Salice Hinges

• For more information, please visit
  http//salicehinges.org/