Inset Cabinet Hinge Sizes

Many hinges have the overlay amount printed on them.

Inset cabinet hinge sizes.

Installed inside the cabinet frame and flush with the closed cabinet face. The above photo shows a semi concealed partial inset hinge as it is installed in a cabinet door and face frame. Commercial stainless steel spring hinges 4 1 2 square 2 pack 45 95 42 95 stainless steel ball bearing security hinges 4 with 5 8 radius square non removable riveted pin 3 pack 49 45 41 95. This hinge will allow the door to cover half of the partition wall or approximately 3 8.

The most commonly used partial inset cabinet doors dimension today is the 3 8 inset. Full inset doors can use either butt hinges or surface mounted cabinet hinges. You might think that the style is the most critical factor in choosing a hinge. We still have stock in these older inset cabinet hinges with a limited selection of finish.

The 1 2 inset 5 8 inset and 3 4 inset hinges were used in the 1950 s and 1960. Non mortise cabinet hinges are used on inset cabinet doors and are an excellent choice for adding decorative detail to your cabinets. Hinges for frameless cabinet hinges have a separate mounting plate. Draw screw lines inside the cabinet.

Inset cabinet hinges. Inset door on frameless cabinets fit within the cabinet opening and sit flush with the front edges of the cabinet. If a hinge doesn t have that use a tape measure to determine the width of the mounting plate included with the hinge or cabinet. Attach the mounting plates to the hinges.

The cabinets in your kitchen laundry room or bathroom can serve different purposes which is why it s important to find the right hinges for the job. Center the door side to side. Stay in touch popular products. Place the cabinet on its side then butt the door to the cabinet.

Pick a new hinge with the same overlay size to ensure it s a good fit for your cabinet. Possible inset dimensions are 3 8 1 2 5 8 and 3 4. Use the overlay to determine the hinge size you need for the door. Partial inset cabinet doors.

The downside is with no mortises if the screws are protruding at all the non mortise cabinet hinge won t close properly so we recommend you hire a professional installer for this type of hinge. The 1 2 inset 5 8 inset and 3 4 inset hinges were used in the 1950 s and 1960 s but aren t used in new construction. The 3 8 inset has been in. Can either be concealed or exposed.

Partial inset cabinet doors the most commonly used partial inset cabinet door dimension today is the 3 8 inset. Don t confuse this with 1 2 overlay which will allow a door to cover up the cabinet or face frame by 1 2. The above photo shows a cut away view of the cabinet face frame and door looking down from above of a partial inset door. Hinge either completely interior or exterior attaches to doors in which the end of the closed door fully covers the cabinet frame.

The door lays flush with the surface of the cabinet face.