In every house there are elements to which we do not give too much importance, such as the hinges for kitchen furniture.
However, these small details play a fundamental role in making our lives easier, providing efficient solutions to spaces that are increasingly difficult to access.
Yes, homes are getting smaller and smaller every day, and it is essential to be able to make the most of as much space as possible. Thus, hinges play a crucial role in today’s world. In fact, their use is very common and they are totally affordable, so you have surely used one on more than one occasion. That is why, in Emuca we have thought of the following article, in which we will tell you all about them, so you can get even more out of them.
Advantages of kitchen furniture hinges
Hinges for kitchen furniture are an element that we do not always take into account. However, they certainly make our lives easier in many ways.
The most important advantages of these elements are at a glance, but we are going to detail them here. Thanks to them:
- When used, the door gains an automatic closing.
- They have opening angles of more than 90 degrees.
- They are perfect for furniture with overlapping doors.
- They facilitate the adjustment of the doors, which is important in the case of furniture with doors next to each other.
- Its price is really affordable.
To get to know them in detail, we are going to tell you more about Emuca’s kitchen hinges, we are sure we will surprise you!
Types of hinges
Nowadays, with the advancement of design and architecture, there are different types of closing angles. Therefore, there is an infinity of openings, especially for small spaces such as kitchens. The solution for these to have different utilities is the use of very sophisticated kitchen furniture hinges.
In the market there is a great variety of aesthetics, materials, shapes, qualities and for different uses, of course. However, cup hinges are par excellence the most used in kitchen furniture. This is due to the fact that after installation they are practically invisible, so they do not detract from the aesthetic value of the furniture design.
Depending on the position of the door, there are several types of cup, among its benefits are that they have a large opening angle, plus it can be adjusted to taste.
In addition, its mechanism makes the closing of the door automatic up to a certain point. In order to get the most out of these systems, it is best to use the one that is best suited to each situation:
- Straight cup hinge: used when the door covers the entire edge of the board where it will be fastened.
- Angled cup hinge: in this case the door covers half of the edge.
- Super angled cup hinge: it is used when the door will be inside the hole intended for it.
- Blind angle hinge: when the furniture does not have a board perpendicular to the door where a common hinge can be screwed, this model is used.
- Frame hinge: an alternative to blind angle hinges.
How to install kitchen furniture hinges and get the most out of them?
First of all, you should know that cup hinges come in different sizes and each one is made for different door thicknesses and sizes. Therefore, the first thing you should do is to identify what type of hinge is best and check the size of its cup. This way you will avoid mistakes that will make you waste time later on.
Once you have done this, the next thing to do is to get the necessary tools that will make your job easier. These are the most important ones:
- Milling machine: it is crucial that it has the same diameter as the bowl, because if it is bigger or smaller, you will not be able to do the job properly.
- Use the recommended screws: usually the screws come in the same package as the cup hinges, if not, keep in mind that the size of the screws is 3.5 x 15 ms in most cases.
- Tape measure: to take the exact measurements and avoid the hinge to be positioned incorrectly, as this could have consequences on the furniture, such as damage to the door.
Another point to keep in mind is that most kitchen cabinet hinges are three-dimensionally adjustable, which means that you can adjust the length, width and height of the door using the screws.
Conclusion
This is a great advantage, because it is very easy to adjust them in different situations, for example if the door is falling, if it collides with the furniture or with another door. All you have to do is adjust one of the four screws until the problem is solved.
In short, at Emuca we give importance to the smallest details. That’s why every model of kitchen furniture hinges we sell is designed and manufactured under the best quality standards. Visit our digital catalogue or our online shop and find out for yourself!
