How To Choose Cabinet Hardware

You can't just look at panels when choosing cabinets.

Hardware as an essential accessory of cabinet, it is very important in itself. If hardware is not good to use, it will also reduce the use feeling of cabinet, so the purchase of cabinet hardware is also one of the points that can not be ignored.

Hinge

Hinge is responsible for connecting the cabinet door and door panel, because it bears dozens of times of opening and closing every day, and also bears the weight of the door panel. Hinge can be said to be the most important hardware.

Excellent hardware not only needs to be strong and durable, but also needs the ability of rust prevention and corrosion prevention. At the same time, it should have perfect flexibility. For the hanging cabinet door, the hinge opening and closing angle should be greater than 90 degrees, so as to avoid hitting other people's shoulders when opening the door. The design of middle and high-grade hinges can make the opening and closing angle exceed 180 degrees.

Drawer Slide

There are many kinds of drawer slide. The side drawer slide installed on the side of the drawer, which can be seen directly from the side. It is is mostly used in wardrobes. The difference between 2-segment and 3-segment full extension drawer slides lies in the number of segment and sliding distance of drawer slide. Only half of the 2-segment full extension drawer slides can be pulled out, while the 3-segment drawer slide can be pulled out completely.

Concealed drawer slide is installed on the bottom plate of the drawer, and the guide rail cannot be seen outside, which is more beautiful and has stronger bearing capacity than the side slide rail.

Steel plate side drawer is more convenient for loading and unloading, smoother and more stable than general bottom rail, and has better bearing capacity, better mute effect and damping buffer.

Lift System

Lift-up door systems will be used for upturned cabinet doors and Murphy bed. When the door panel is upturned, the hydraulic rod will support the door panel, so the quality requirements for hydraulic rod are also very strict.

Push Open Hinge

In order to achieve a simple and unified visual effect, the handleless design of the cabinet door is becoming more and more popular. At this time, a push open hinge is needed to open and close the cabinet door by pressing.

Door Handle

Door handles of cabinet without a push open hinge are also a very important piece of hardware. Because they involve the appearance of the whole cabinet, they usually have the overall style of the cabinet to choose the appropriate handle.

Corner Basket

Corners will inevitably appear when cabinets are L-shaped or U-shaped. In order not to waste this space, a corner basket is usually installed.