| 1 | Concealed European Soft-Close Hinge | Approximately 100°–110° | Full overlay, half overlay, or inset with the correct mounting plate | Modern kitchen, bathroom, office, and residential cabinet doors | Requires a cup hole, commonly 35 mm in diameter and about 11–13 mm deep. Mounting-plate height and screw position control the overlay. | Check cup diameter, cup depth, hinge arm geometry, mounting-plate pattern, door thickness, and cabinet-frame clearance. | Clean dust from the hinge and adjust the soft-close mechanism if the door closes too slowly or too quickly. Tighten loose screws periodically. | Clean appearanceAdjustableQuiet closing | The soft-close damper may require adjustment or replacement after prolonged heavy use. Incorrect cup drilling can weaken thin doors. |
| 2 | Concealed European Standard Hinge | Approximately 100°–110° | Full overlay, half overlay, or inset | General-purpose cabinet programs where soft closing is not required | Use an accurate 35 mm cup-boring jig and maintain consistent setback from the door edge. Install the mounting plate level with the cabinet side. | Suitable only when the cup size, setback, plate pattern, and overlay range match. Verify the hinge is intended for frameless or face-frame construction. | Inspect screws and mounting plates, remove accumulated grease or dust, and apply a small amount of suitable lubricant only to exposed moving joints. | Cost-efficientWidely adaptableEasy adjustment | It does not provide automatic damping, so doors may close noisily or slam if no separate buffer is installed. |
| 3 | Full-Overlay Face-Frame Concealed Hinge | Approximately 100°–110° | Full-overlay doors on face-frame cabinets | Traditional cabinet boxes with a visible front frame and doors covering nearly all of the frame | The hinge arm and plate must provide clearance over the face frame. Position the door evenly before tightening all screws. | Confirm face-frame width, frame thickness, door overlay, cup drilling dimensions, and required opening clearance. | Check frame-side screws for movement, clean the hinge cup area, and realign the door if gaps change over time. | Neat exteriorGood adjustabilitySuitable for framed cabinets | A frameless cabinet hinge or an incorrect overlay version may cause the door to bind against the frame. |
| 4 | Inset Concealed Hinge | Approximately 95°–110° | Door fitted inside the cabinet opening | Premium furniture, inset kitchen doors, and cabinets requiring flush door fronts | Requires precise door sizing, uniform reveals, accurate cup drilling, and careful adjustment in three directions. | Check the cabinet opening size, door thickness, hinge crank, cup setback, frame clearance, and maximum door weight. | Keep reveals clear of debris, tighten adjustment screws carefully, and inspect for sagging when doors are tall or heavy. | Flush appearanceProfessional finishFine adjustment | It is less tolerant of measurement errors than overlay hinges. Small inaccuracies can produce uneven gaps or rubbing. |
| 5 | Wide-Angle Concealed Hinge | Approximately 155°–170° | Usually full overlay or compatible frameless applications | Corner cabinets, wide-access storage, and doors that need to open beyond a standard hinge angle | Allow additional side clearance and verify that adjacent doors, walls, handles, and internal shelves will not obstruct the wider swing. | Check the required mounting plate, door overlay, cabinet construction, hinge cup dimensions, and actual opening-angle clearance. | Clean the articulated arm, inspect pivot points, and confirm that the stop mechanism has not loosened. | Large access openingUseful for cornersConcealed hardware | The larger movement range can increase stress on the door and cabinet. It may not be suitable for narrow side panels. |
| 6 | Glass-Door Concealed Hinge | Approximately 95°–110° | Glass doors using an approved clamp, adapter, or non-drilled mounting method | Display cabinets, bathroom storage, retail fixtures, and glass-front furniture | Use the specified glass thickness range and protective pads. Avoid drilling or clamping glass unless the system is specifically designed for that operation. | Verify glass thickness, door dimensions, edge clearance, adapter type, cabinet construction, and hinge load rating. | Clean glass-contact surfaces, check clamp fasteners without over-tightening, and replace damaged pads or seals. | Protects glassMinimal visual hardwareDisplay-friendly | Over-tightening, impact, edge damage, or incompatible glass thickness can cause cracking or door failure. |
| 7 | Piano Hinge / Continuous Hinge | Approximately 90°–180°, depending on installation | Overlay, inset, box lids, narrow doors, and specialty cabinet panels | Long or narrow doors, tool cabinets, storage chests, and applications needing continuous support | Cut the hinge to the required length, align the knuckle axis straight, and pre-drill holes to avoid splitting the door or cabinet material. | Select the correct leaf width, material thickness, pin diameter, screw spacing, and corrosion resistance for the environment. | Remove dirt from the knuckle, apply a light compatible lubricant when needed, and retighten screws if the leaf shifts. | Even load distributionHigh alignment stabilitySimple design | It is visible on many installations and offers limited door-position adjustment after drilling. |
| 8 | Surface-Mount Butterfly Hinge | Approximately 90°–180° | Overlay doors, decorative cabinet fronts, boxes, and furniture doors | Rustic, industrial, decorative, and retrofit cabinet projects | Mount both leaves flat against the door and cabinet face. Mark screw locations carefully and pre-drill hard or brittle materials. | Check leaf size, screw clearance, door overlay, material thickness, opening direction, and whether the visible design suits the project. | Wipe clean, inspect exposed screws, and apply a small amount of lubricant to the pivot if movement becomes stiff. | Simple retrofitDecorativeNo cup drilling | The hinge remains visible and may provide less precise alignment and adjustment than concealed systems. |
| 9 | Self-Closing Spring Hinge | Typically 90°–110° | Overlay or inset doors, depending on hinge geometry | Utility cabinets, workshops, storage areas, and doors that should return to the closed position | Install with the hinge leaves flush and set the spring tension according to the door size. Use multiple hinges on tall or heavy doors where required. | Confirm door thickness, hinge size, spring capacity, opening direction, screw type, and cabinet material strength. | Check spring tension, lubricate the pivot lightly, and replace the hinge if the spring loses force or the door no longer closes reliably. | Automatic closingSimple mechanismUseful for utility areas | Spring force can make the door harder to open and may cause slamming if the hinge has no damping feature. |
| 10 | Heavy-Duty Concealed Hinge | Approximately 100°–120° | Thick, tall, or frequently used overlay doors | Commercial storage, large pantry doors, utility cabinets, and high-cycle installations | Use the recommended number and spacing of hinges. Reinforce weak particleboard or thin cabinet panels before installation. | Verify door weight, door height, material thickness, cup dimensions, mounting-plate strength, overlay, and manufacturer-specified load limits. | Inspect all mounting points, monitor door sag, tighten screws, and replace worn components before the hinge becomes unstable. | High durabilitySuitable for heavy doorsFrequent-use ready | A heavy-duty hinge cannot compensate for a weak cabinet panel or undersized screws. Load capacity depends on the complete installation. |
