Overlay meaning doors extend 3 4 inch or more over the frame and the frame usually does not show at all when doors are closed.
How to install variable overlay cabinet door hinges.
My opening was 21 w my cabinets were 21 5 w so my overlay was.
They can be used with doors that overlay by 1 4 3 8 1 2 or even 1 if necessary.
Now that the old hinge has been removed and the 35mm hole has been drilled to the proper depth you re ready to install the new soft close cabinet door hinges.
The 1 2 inch overlay hinge typically is used on full overlay cabinet doors.
Clearly that s why the overlay hinges did not work.
Measure the width of your cabinet door and subtract the width of the cabinet opening.
This is a pretty easy step.
Measure any overlay on the cabinet door.
Or half overlay meaning there is an.
Overlay refers to the amount the cabinet door extends over the frame.
Variable overlay hinges can be used with any type of cabinet door regardless of the overlay and they do not have a wrap.
I assumed cabinets were pretty standard well i was wrong.
Install hinge into cabinet door.
As long as the hole has been drilled properly the soft close hinge should drop into place with a little coaxing.
These hinges also come in a wide variety of finishes even in white and are easy to install.
Measure your overlay like this.