Always use the proper PPE (personal protective equipment) and use safe practices when working with power tools. Both of the above pictures use ‘hidden hinges’. They are called hidden hinges because they cannot be seen when the cabinet doors are closed. Don’t worry, in the 3 steps below, I’ll give you all the information you need to confidently select soft close hinges that will work with your cabinets. Step 1: Identify your cabinet style. If your old cabinets had hidden hinges (also called concealed hinges) then there should already be a 35mm hole for the new hinges.

Most standard cabinets in the US are the face frame style. They’re called ‘face frame’ because a wooden frame is built onto the front of the cabinet. In this style of cabinets, the door hinges are fastened to this frame.An upgrade to the game-changing KLEIN Braking System, the KBS+ comes as standard with the entire KLEIN+ ine of sliding doors. It is by no means a “standard” stopper, though – its cutting-edge hydraulic dampers with multiple springs ensure smooth performance and high levels of durability. With the KBS+ installed, your sliding door will glide shut with minimal effort, braking to a soft close at .79 inches. This step is really a matter of preference, not compatibility. Both styles of hinges will work with your cabinets. If the hinges don’t line up perfectly with the mounting plates, you may need to loosen the screws on one, or both, of the mounting plates and adjust as needed. Common mistakes at this point: When adjusting these two screws, the door may drop slightly. Place something under the door to support its weight while you carry out this adjustment. Otherwise, a particularly heavy door could pull the hinge off the cabinet and even damage the cabinet.

Choose a high quality hinge that will offer a great user experience. Cheap hinges do not typically work well. is consistently reliable: GEZE ActiveStop is created with sustainable and durable "made in Germany" workmanship. With great functionality and aesthetics and a high level of safety, door dampers offer the highest quality without compromise. This made using the cabinet doors slightly awkward. There were also hinges that seemed to be overpowered by larger doors and slammed shut, defeating the purpose of adding soft close hinges.Products with estimated delivery dates take a little longer to get to you safely and are not available for next day delivery. For a strong, beautiful and minimalist look that is pleasure to use and has been built to last a lifetime, the Design Soft Close Slider Door by Crosswater will be sure to deliver. It features an anodised aluminium frame with chrome-plated fixtures and hinges for an enviably elegant and delicate look that will sure to impress. And with the option to add a side panel, you can also create a sliding door shower enclosure to suit your bathroom layout.

Most standard cabinet doors will have two hinges, one at the top and one at the bottom. Unless it’s a larger pantry door, for example, that will have more.

These cheap hinges were simply not the amazing upgrade I was hoping for, and honestly not worth my time. The GEZE ActiveStop is also suitable for use in doctor's practices, hotel rooms or hospitals (but not for use with fire protection doors). Doors run freely at between 25 and 60 degrees. When closing, the door is slowed down when it reaches around 25 degrees thanks to the active dampening. It then closes silently (soft close principle). GEZE ActiveStop therefore not only prevents the door from slamming loudly, but also prevents damage to the door and trapped fingers.