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How do I know what kind of hinge I need?

You should check the diameter of the hole in the door that your current hinge sits in - these are usually 26mm, 35mm or 40mm for larger hinges. It's important to measure the hole in the door and not the hinge itself as the hinge may be slightly smaller.

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When replacing a kitchen cabinet hinges there are quite a few factors that you'll need to take into account when choosing a replacement. This page contains all the information you'll need to make an informed decision when browsing through our extensive range of concealed hinges. Our Hinge Helpdesk is a fantastic resource that will automatically select the closest hinge match from our range based on your selections, try it here! Below you'll find the key information you'll need to find out about your hinge to identify it, as well as a handy video guide to illustrate things:

Opening Angle of the Door

This is the angle that the door opens out from the cupboard - the most common opening angles are between 95° - 110°. Or they may be larger, up to 170° for corner units, or smaller 40/50° for half doors that close into a corner.

Cup Hole Diameter in the Door

You should check the diameter of the hole in the door that your current hinge sits in - these are usually 26mm, 35mm or 40mm for larger hinges. It's important to measure the hole in the door and not the hinge itself as the hinge may be slightly smaller.

Hinge Overlay Options

There are three common types of hinge overlay:

Full Overlay - The door covers the cabinet carcass end in the closed position

Half Overlay - Two doors fitted either side of one cabinet carcass

Inset Overlay - The door front sits flush with the front edge of the carcass end

Hinge Mounting Plate Connection

You should also check how the hinge connects to the carcass. Most hinges are either a Clip On hinge or a Slide On hinge Clip On - Commonly found in the kitchen, these hinges simply 'clip' on to the mounting plate when attaching them to the cupboard side, without the need for screws Slide On - These hinges 'slide' on to the mounting plate to attach and then need to be screw-fixed into position

Carcass and Door Thickness

Take note of the thickness of both the door and carcass as this determines how large the mounting plate needs to be - normally they are 15/16mm or 18/19mm - but various other sizes exist - including plates for glass and plastic doors.

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How do you measure a door?

Measure from the top of the door panel to the bottom on the edge of the door. Find the door thickness and door jamb width. To measure the door thickness, simply measure the edge of the door. To measure the door jamb width, find the wooden frame that holds the door in place and measure the width and height.

When it comes to replacing front entry doors, you have a wide variety of options. You could keep the current front door configuration by simply choosing a more up-to-date front door panel. Or you could completely change the door design. If your home currently has a double door configuration, you could choose to update your entryway with a single door panel with sidelights that fit your current opening. After recording these measurements, you can feel confident taking the next step in the entry door replacement process. If you’re a DIY pro, buy a new fiberglass front door online and have it shipped straight to your home. Not ready to tackle a DIY project? Schedule an in-home consultation with a Pella replacement expert. They will handle everything from helping you find the right products and take final measurements to delivery and installation.

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