Make Existing Hinges Soft Close
Convert Cabinets To Soft Close
I have some kitchen cabinets with inset doors. My kids are constantly leaving them open and it drives me nuts! I'm trying to find a hinge to make them automatically close. I found some 'self-closing' hinges, but they apparently just go the 'last 1 inch' after the door is pushed closed. I then found 'concealed spring hinges' that might do the trick. I'd keep the existing hinges for aesthetics and to avoid the sag some reviews complained about.
- Cons:.Soft-close hinges cost more ($4–$10 each, depending on brand) than standard hinges.Some models might not fit precisely in the existing mounting holes. For best results, stay with the same manufacturer as your original hinges.If you have a less-common hinge style, such as for inset doors, you might not find a replacement version.
- This soft close damper is truly one of a kind. It is the very first damper ever created using zinc die cast housing technology. What exactly does that mean? It means that it will not break over time and will have no problem preventing your cabinet doors from slamming!
Your particular situation (buying new cabinets or buying new hinges for existing cabinets) will dictate which class of cabinet hinge to pursue. One final point to consider is the technology that's associated with some hinges. You may or may not be familiar with self-close or soft-close features.
Question: Are these type of hinges (concealed spring) strong enough to pull the door closed even from a fully opened position as soon as the kid lets go?