Cabinet Hinge Types

Cabinet Hinge Anatomy

The parts that make up a hinge will vary in appearance for different hinge types and styles, yet they still perform the same functions. Reversible hinges may be used on either left or right-hand cabinet doors.

Frame Wing:: Part of the hinge that attaches to the cabinet frame.
Door Wing:: Part of the hinge that attaches to the cabinet door.
Knuckle:: Connects the frame wing and door wing and allows rotation.
Pin:: Holds the hinge together.

Wrap Around Hinges

Full Wrap-Around:: Frame wing wraps three sides of the frame and screws to the inside edge. Full wrap-around hinges are no longer available in production. Partial wrap-around hinges work great as replacements.
Partial Wrap-Around:: Frame wing wraps two sides of the frame and screws to the edge.

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Face Frame (Semi-Concealed) Hinges

The frame wing is visible when the cabinet door is closed. The door wing is concealed.

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Surface Mount Hinges

Both wings of the hinge are mounted to the outside surfaces of the cabinet door and frame.

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Inset Hinges

The frame wing is visible when the cabinet door is closed. The door wing is concealed and extends into the frame cavity.

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Overlay Hinges

Frame wing wraps two sides of the frame and allows the door to overlap the frame.

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Reverse Bevel Hinges

Frame wing wraps two sides of the frame and allows the door to overlap the frame, door wing accepts a door with the mounting edge sloping inward.

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Flush/Full Inset Hinges

Both wings of the hinge are mounted to the inside surfaces of the cabinet door and frame, concealing both wings and leaving the knuckle exposed.

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