How do I identify my Blum hinges?
You will find the Blum logo embossed on the housing of clip-on BLUMOTION.
Are Blumotion hinges soft close?
Thanks to soft-close BLUMOTION, doors close softly and effortlessly no matter how hard you slam them or how heavy they are. The soft-close feature is integrated into our lift systems, hinges, and drawer systems.
How do I know what size hinge I need?
In general, you’ll want to use one hinge for every 30 inches of door height….For example:
- Use two hinges for doors up to 60 inches tall.
- Use three hinges if the door is between 60 and 90 inches tall.
- For doors between 90 inches and 120 inches, use four hinges.
How do I know what type of cabinet hinge I need?
The construction of your cabinet – most notably, the overlay of the face frame and the cabinet door – determines which cabinet hinge you need. Similarly, where your drawer slides need to be mounted dictates what type of drawer slide you need.
What is Blumotion Blum?
Thanks to soft-close BLUMOTION, furniture closes softly and effortlessly no matter how hard you slam fronts, doors or pull-outs or how heavy they are. The soft-close feature is integrated into lift systems, hinges and pull-out systems.
What is the difference between self closing and soft closing hinges?
The “self” element means that the hinge or slide has a built-in element that pulls the drawer or door closed, sometimes with a tap or bang. “Soft”-closing means just that it glides. The drawer or door is pushed and it glides to a certain point and then hydraulics take over.
What are compact hinges?
COMPACT hinges are concealed hinges for face frame cabinets. They are easy to use and are adjustable in side, height, and depth dimensions. They also work with small and large overlays. COMPACT hinges are a great option for a wide variety of face frame applications.
How do you measure for replacement hinges?
Measure across the entire hinge to determine its open width. Hinges have 2 sides, or leaves, separated by a vertical pin in the middle. Open the hinge up all the way to lay both leaves flat. Stretch a tape measure between the outer edges of the leaves. Use it to measure the hinge at its widest point.
What size hinges for 35mm door?
75mm x 50mm
For standard 35mm thick internal doors, a suitable hinge would be 75mm x 50mm (3″ x 2″).
What are Blumotion drawers?
Can you put soft close hinges on old cabinets?
It is possible to convert a cabinet with a soft close to stop the loud noises associated with opening and shutting your cabinets. You can often purchase a small adapter and install it within minutes to fix the problem, but you must know which model to purchase and how to install it.
Are soft close hinges worth it?
Adding soft close to your cabinets means you’ll never have to hear a door slammed again. These hinges will ensure the door shuts smoothly and silently. In addition, they also prevents fingers from being slammed in doors due to the door closing too quickly. This is a major bonus for families with young children.