What The Difference Between Overlay And Inset Hinges?

In the process of home decoration, hardware accessories are used a lot. Especially hinges, whether it is a kitchen cabinet, wardrobe, TV cabinet, bathroom cabinet, etc., these cabinet doors need to use hinges.

When choosing hinges for cabinets, we will find that hinges are also divided into many types. Although the shapes are almost the same, the functions are different, and it is difficult for layman to distinguish them. Here we teach you some basic knowledge about hinge and the differences.

Full Overlay. The first type is a full overlay hinge with a flat top. During use, the door panel completely covers the side panel, making the whole cabinet look more concise.

Half Overlay. The second type is the half overlay hinge, with a raised top. During use, the door panel covers half of the side panel. The half overlay hinge is usually used when there are cabinet doors on the both left and right sides, in order to prevent the cabinet doors from colliding. This type of hinge is also the most used hinge in daily life.

Insert. The third type, insert hinges, has a very high-top bulge. During use, the door panel does not cover the side panel, and the door panel and the cabinet body are on the same plane. Some cabinets have a pattern on the side panels, and in order to allow the side panels to be seen, you can choose to have no lid hinges.

After the hinge is installed, pay attention to maintenance in the future use process. When wiping the hinge, try to wipe it with a soft cloth, be careful not to use chemical cleaning agent, so as not to cause chemical reaction to corrode the hinge. In order to keep the hinges smooth, we need to add lubricating oil regularly to prevent corrosion and rust.

If the hinge quality is not up to standard, the cabinet door is easy to loosen and sag over time. Almost all the cabinet hardware of famous brands use cold-rolled steel, which has a thick feel and a smooth surface. And because the surface coating is thick, it is not easy to rust, durable and strong bearing capacity.