It can be difficult to decide on the right hinge for a cupboard. The 1st step will be to figure out which type of cupboard you have. With face frame cupboards the right sort of hinge will be set by how much the cabinet door overlaps the face frame. With face frame cabinets the hinge is generally installed to the inside of the face frame. For cupboards without a face frame the sort of hinge is determined by how much the cabinet door goes over the sides of the cupboard. These types of hinges are fastened to the side of the cupboard.

The two major sorts of kitchen cabinet hinges that you can buy include mortise cabinet hinges and non-mortise hinges. With a mortise hinge the cabinet door and frame will have to be cut out in order to attach the hinge. A non mortis hinge is fastened to the cabinet doors and frames with screws. These types of hinges are not set into the door and are a good deal faster to install.

Another piece of information you will need in order to select the right kitchen cabinet hinges is the weight and size of your kitchen cabinet doors. The weight of the door will determine how many hinges you will need. A heavier door will need additional hinges to hold it in position and give the opportunity for the doors to close properly. You may also need to identify which side of the door the kitchen cabinet hinges will be mounted. Kitchen cabinet door hinges are made to be used on either left hand or right hand doors.

When you have chose your kitchen cupboard door hinges it is critical that they be correctly installed. It is often commended that you make use of an installation jig or guide to install them in the correct way. If they hinges are not accurately installed the doors will never sit in the right way.