At last! A non-mortise, self-closing concealed hinge for face-frame cabinets! These hinges make it easier than ever to get great looking cabinets without having to pre-bore doors or create shims. Designed for use on materials from 5/8" to 3/4" thick, they allow overlays of 1/2" to 5/8" (depending on door thickness).
Features:
- Requires 13/16" space on back of cabinet face frame for mounting
- Side-to-side adjustability ensures perfect alignment
- Hinges are heavy-duty and self-closing and feature durable steel construction
- Nickel-plated
- 90° opening
(1) Pair of Surface-Mount Face Hinges
(1) Package of screws
(1) Package of screws
| Weight | 0.4500 |
|---|---|
| Open Degree | 90 |
| Finish | Nickel |
| Style | Self Close |
3.4 / 5.0
37 Reviews
Great no-show hinge for kitchen remodel
My kitchen cabinets are from the early 90s with visible hinges and for our remodel I was wanting to update our look with white paint and hidden hinges, but not wanting to replace the doors since they were of good quality. The beveled edge profile on the doors was not thick enough to allow for a euro-style hidden hinge that required an inset mortise cup, so these surface mount face frame hinges were perfect! I scoured the internet looking for hinges that would work and this was the only one. I was concerned that they only open 90 degrees, but after using them for a few weeks, I am satisfied and feel like the opening is just fine. They are not soft-close, they kind of snap open and will stay open until you push them closed and then they will kind of snap closed. I think overall, the compromise of not having soft-close is totally acceptable for keeping my existing doors and getting hidden hinges.
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Excellent product
exact match to what I replaced.
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Replacement
This hinge did the job for a old kitchen update. Keeping the hinge hidden. The doors were only 1/2 inch thick. No room for any type of boring. Would like to see a scaled down version of this style hinge.
Thanks, Ken
Thanks, Ken
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Good hinges
Finally a good hidden hinge that doesn't require my cabinet doors to be cut and are easy to install
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Great Hinge. Great Price. Can't use it :(
This is a well made hinge with a very positive snap open and close. Turns out my 1986 vintage Aristokraft Cabinets to not have a wide enough frame inside the cabinet to mount this hinge. I need one that will mount on the inside of the frame perpendicular to the door.
Any suggestions?
Any suggestions?
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As always great prices on quality merchandise.Thanks.
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Sturdy, could be tricky to install (since on back of faceframe)
I purchased these because I needed a hinge that would attach to the back of the faceframe and because I do not have the tools for a mortised hinge. I used them to secure overhead cabinet doors that open vertically. I was pleased that they hold my small and medium-sized doors open vertically without additional support like a spring or magnetic catch. The small doors are 22" x 10" and the medium are 26" x 12" The doors are 2 1/2" x 3/4" pine, with a 1/4" plywood insert for some reference on how heavy they are. I have a unique project and installed the hinges while the cabinets were not yet mounted to the wall. I was therefore able to have access through the back of the cabinet. Because I was able to mount the hinges from the back of the cabinet, installation was easy. Installation probably would not have been as easy if I had to predrill and screw the hinges while reaching in through the front of the cabinet opening. It would have been tricky to position the drill in a tight space on such a small surface. The features make note that the surface area should be 13/16", and I was also happy to find out that they mounted on the back of my face frame, which only has about 7/8" of space. Another thing to note is to be careful with how much you play with the hinge before installation. I had tested out one of the hinges by opening and closing it in my hand and by mounting it to a couple pieces of plywood to determine the overlay I wanted. I'm pretty sure I bent something slightly because the cabinet door with this hinge doesn't hold open as nicely as the others. It may be a coincidence and the hinge still works fine, but just a heads up.
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Works Well for specific projects
These hinges worked well for my wood working project. The hinge has a particular snap to it when opening or closing. The edge of the door clears the face well and was within tolerance. I would buy these again.
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Great product ...simple and easy!
Easy to install for a do it yourselfer!
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I have face frame cabinets with partial overlay doors and a 3/8" inset lip. There are very few concealed hinges available that work for this arrangement. This is one of them, if you are ok with 90 degree opening. I ordered these for most of my doors, and the much more expensive Rocker 3/8 lipped face frame door hinges for a few where i want the 110 degree opening.
Alexander M
on Jan 21, 2020
These will work perfectly on the cabinet I’m building.
tim m
on Jan 8, 2020
I have face frame cabinets with partial overlay doors and a 3/8" inset lip. There are very few concealed hinges available that work for this arrangement. This is one of them, if you are ok with 90 degree opening. I ordered these for most of my doors, and the much more expensive Rocker 3/8 lipped face frame door hinges for a few where i want the 110 degree opening.
Alexander M
on Jan 21, 2020
My cabinets are old and the thickness was too thin for the round hinges you have to drill holes for.
Ashley G
on Jan 15, 2020
My cabinets are old and the thickness was too thin for the round hinges you have to drill holes for.
Ashley G
on Jan 15, 2020
Fits my older cabinets
Dominick E
on Dec 14, 2019
How do you know how far to place the hinge on the door? why don't u have printed instructions so that you have at least a starting point!! Not happy
BEST ANSWER: I put the inside edge of the door side hinge 3/4 inch from the inside edge of the door. The cabinet frame was 3/4 inch thick. Hope this helps.
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- Dale B on Nov 26, 2018
- Purchased on Feb 8, 2017
They say a face framed cabinet but the picture does not look like a face framed cabinet? looks like it is attached to the inside of the cabinet wall? just want to make sure before I order.
BEST ANSWER: The hinge in question is mounted on the inside of the cabinet. The picture you see is in the the closed position from the inside. You can't see the mounting of the hinge when you open the door. It's mounted in the back of the cabinet. Of course the hinge when opened is mounted on the door itself. I hope that answers your question.
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- Richard K on Mar 4, 2016
- Purchased on Mar 10, 2015
Do these slam shut when they get close to shutting?
BEST ANSWER: Yes they do.This model type is not soft closing. The mounting screws will loosen up with use in a short time!
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- Donald C on Oct 13, 2015
- Purchased on Feb 6, 2015
How long are the supplied screws?
BEST ANSWER: The screws that came with my hinges are 5/8 inches long overall
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- Kelvin on Oct 30, 2019
- Purchased on Sep 10, 2018
I ordered and received these hinges, although they appear to be stuck in the 90 degree angle position. Is there a step I'm missing to get the hinge to unlock so that it will allow my cabinet doors to open and close?
BEST ANSWER: Just looked at the hinge and I was wrong. There is an object in the hinge that keeps it from moving, looks like a piston shaped bearing. It has a spring inside... Just get a flat head screw driver and pry it inwards until it frees up the hinge,just don't take it all the way out.
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- Eric P on Oct 21, 2019
- Purchased on Mar 26, 2018
Is this type Surface-Mount Face-Frame Hinge self close or soft close available?
BEST ANSWER: That would be a question for Rockler, but definitely would have been a better application if I had known there was one. Doors slam shut if you don't close them with the handle.
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- James M on Nov 2, 2018
- Purchased on Dec 16, 2016
Will these work for 1/2 in thick door? And will this effect the overlay?
BEST ANSWER: Josh, yes these will work with a 1/2" door. I ordered one set of hinges and experimented with them before I ordered all that I needed. The overlay will not be affected if you don't mount the hinge too close to the edge of the door. I marked the front of my cabinet with a pencil around the sides and corners of my door before removing the door. I removed the old hinges on the door and cabinet and I mounted the new hinges on the cabinet (near where the old hinges were) before mounting them on the door. Then I held the door up to the cabinet with the hinges closed (and keeping the door within the marks on the front of the cabinet) marked the holes on the back of the door where the hinges would be attached to the door. I then removed the hinges from the cabinet and attached them to the door where my marks were and then reattached the door to the cabinet. This was difficult and time consuming at first but it helped me determine where to attach the rest of the hinges so that the overlay was correct on all my cabinets. Hope this helps! My builder was AMAZED and had never seen these hinges before!! He said I could go to work for him anytime!!!😁
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- Catherine J on May 2, 2018
- Purchased on May 18, 2016
I am replacing hinges on a 5/8 inch overlay door, will these work for me? My cabinet doors have a thin edge, designed to open by fingertips. Thanks in advance.
BEST ANSWER: They should work. I am assuming that the lower edges and upper edges (only) of your doors are beveled to the thin edge for opening. If the vertical edges are also beveled it will be a close fit but they should also work.
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- Robert M on Jan 3, 2018
- Purchased on Feb 1, 2016
hi; I put lattice moulding around the face of my cabinet doors, to make them nicer. I didn't think that adding the thickness (doors are now 7/8" tick) would cause an issue with clearance, when opening, but they are surface mounted and I don't think the hinges I've got will work. I have some 90 degree walls that are going to impede the cabinet door now opening properly, because it's thicker. Do I have to build the sides of the cabinet out, and or, cut the doors narrower, to make space to open doors? Or would a hinge be able to pull it away from the corner and make more space, when opening? thank you!
BEST ANSWER: This type of hinge opens straight out from the edge of the opening for the cabinet. So, if your door is 7/8" thick you will need at least 7/8" between the cabinet opening and a wall coming 90 degrees out from the cabinet face. You will also probably want some space for any door pull you will want to mount.
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- Robert M on Nov 19, 2017
- Purchased on Feb 1, 2016
Are there any installation instructions? We are trying to install these and are struggling. I've searched the internet and cannot find an exact match. Please help. Thanks
BEST ANSWER: Mount the cabinet side of the hinge so that it is flush with the face frame. Then, with the door held in the open position, mount the door side of the hinge onto the door. The exact placement on the door, i.e. space from the edge of the door to the hinge, depends on how much overlay you want. But if you want 1/2" overlay, then the hinge on the door should be set about 1/2" away from the door edge. This measurement also depends on the thickness of your door.
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- Banks W on Aug 26, 2017
- Purchased on Dec 26, 2015
Would this work for a no show bathroom/medicine cabinet mirror hinge (with frame to drill into)?
BEST ANSWER: Its oversized for such a purpose. It's more appropriate for a workbench door. It also still needs to be drilled into from the rear. I also found there was a LOT of play in the hinge, so the door doesn't sit straight. I'd look elsewhere.
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- Christopher T on May 30, 2015
My face frame is bigger than 3/4" - it's 15/16". Will these hinges work?
BEST ANSWER: No Nancy, I'm pretty sure they won't. I used them on a cabinet with 3/4" face frames and I had to shim the door 1/8" off the hinge to keep the door from dragging across the frame. the hinges have been on for a year now and the doors won't stay closed. Don't waste your money on these hinges.
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- Jesse P on Nov 26, 2019
- Purchased on Jan 20, 2018
How long are the supplied screws?
Are there installation instructions available online to view prior to purchase?
BEST ANSWER: Tim, one way to see the instructions; Go to Google, ask How to install this product:". You will get , You /tube. and probably a video of installation. One thing to keep in mind; You will need at least 3/ 4" reset back to allow enough room for clearance.
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- Jay G on Oct 18, 2019
- Purchased on Dec 28, 2017
Do these work for inset doors?
Are these soft close or just self close?
There seems to be no give in the hinge, how does it flex to close the door? Not sure how they work, thanks
BEST ANSWER: It is stiff if using your hands to open. Use pliers to open to mount. once mounted, it not so stiff.
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- Marion R. H on Jan 26, 2019
- Purchased on Feb 11, 2017
Will these work with 1/4 inch overlay?
Will these work with a 3/8” rabbeted door?
Can you use this hinge for inset cabinet?
BEST ANSWER: I have used these in my kitchen and they are designed for overlay doors. They attach to the inside of the frame (as pictured) , and have 3/4 space that allows the cabinets to close and overlay the front of the frame. You would likely be having your cabinets jut out 3/4 of an inch on the hinge side if you elected to try these on inset doors, and the handle side would ride 3/4 of an inch parallel as well. Another option is needed. FYI, I ordered a single pair on the front end to insure I understood how they worked before ordering in bulk. Good luck.
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- Greg G on Sep 26, 2017
- Purchased on Nov 24, 2015
Is there a heavy duty version of this hinge? my cabinet door sits inset in a wall so the door and wall are flush. the door is very heavy and the its weight causes the hinges to sag and the door to rub on the frame and get stuck. It also damages the frame and door. Is there a similar hinge that can support up to a 40 pound door without having to router and inset the hinge into the door and frame?. I am currently using 3 surface mounted face frame hinges per door.
BEST ANSWER: David, Rockler asked me if could be of assistance. I installed 16 of of their Surface Mount Hinges back in 2015 and have had great results; however, my doors are much lighter than yours and are surface mounted rather than flush mounted. I'm sure you have tried doubling up on the screws to prevent twisting. If you're already using 3 hinges per door, then you probably have no choice than to use heavier duty inset hinges. Sorry that I couldn't be more helpful.
Regards, Dave
Regards, Dave
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- David L on Jul 24, 2017
- Purchased on Oct 8, 2015
I need a solution for an outdoor kitchen that is covered by gets moisture and humidity. Do you make these in stainless?
BEST ANSWER: I am sorry, but we don't have this type of hinge in stainless
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- Rick H Staff on Jul 14, 2017
Is there a no mortise product out there for kitchen cabinets with about 165 degree opening rather than 90?
BEST ANSWER: If you have a frame less cabinet then you could use item #66613. You could use the same hinge with faceframes if you put a piece or wood behind the face frame to bring the surface out even with the edge of the faceframe itself.
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- Rick H Staff on May 19, 2017
Can these hinges be used on a lift up cabinet door?
BEST ANSWER: I believe they can, but the opening angle is still only 90 deg.
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- Alexander K on Mar 22, 2017
How wide does the back of the face frame (from cabinet wall to frame opening) need to be to attach this hinge?
Is there a mounting template for a 1/2" overlay?
BEST ANSWER: I have never run across one anywhere. Due to the many tab size choices it would not be just one but many templates. The instructions are available from suppliers and manufacturers. I have received some hinges without instructions. If you plan to install a lot you could use the Rockler Concealed Hinge Jig. That's what I use. Love it.
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- Barbara W on Sep 10, 2016
- Purchased on Feb 24, 2015
I have a cabinet with a cover panel which touches the wall. Would this hinge let me turn this panel into a door which would lay flat against the wall when open? It would require the end which is currently touching the wall to rotate inwards the thickness of the panel. If not this hinge, is there any concealed hinge which will do this?
BEST ANSWER: I used this hinge works great but instructions are poor to tell you how to install
If you have about 3/4 of an inch from wall these will work plus they are adjustable
If you have about 3/4 of an inch from wall these will work plus they are adjustable
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- gary p on Mar 16, 2016
- Purchased on Feb 2, 2015
is there a solution to having the screws getting loose on the 31952 hinge ?
BEST ANSWER: Are you using these hinges in mdf boards? If so you need to use nylon anchors. You can find concealed hinges with the anchors attached. In hard wood you must predrill you screw holes making sure your bit is smaller than the screw. To tighten the ones that are now loose use a good wood filler and redrill.
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- Barbara W on Dec 12, 2015
- Purchased on Feb 24, 2015
What is the best way to intall them, techniques?
BEST ANSWER: These are pretty straightforward since they are surface mount. If you are hanging more than a couple doors, I would suggest building a quick jig to make sure that you offset is standard and your height matches across the entire project. You have two adjustable (oval) screw holes on each surface as well.
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- Mathew K on Oct 13, 2015
- Purchased on Nov 10, 2014
Is this the price for 2 hinges in a package?
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