Removing Cabinet Doors With Clip Hinges

June 30th, 2010 No comments

This video demonstrates how Blum cabinet door clip hinges operate. When removing cupboard doors, most people are not aware of the simplicity of this system. Toward the back of the mechanism there’s a small metal tab that needs to be lifted in order for it to release from the plate. It takes less than five seconds to release one and to snap it back into position.

I’ll admit, it is a little tougher than the demonstration to get it to snap into place. If the plate is not at a perfect ninety degree angle and the hinge is, it hard to get the two to match properly. Usually, you have to push up or down on the hinge to get it to clip properly.

Just about all cabinet hinge manufactures make this style European hinge.

If you are having custom cabinets made, ask your fabricator if your hinges will operate like these. If not, see how much extra they would cost. Many years from now, you may decide to remodel the cupboards. When you do the doors will be easy to remove. read Removing Cabinet Doors With Clip Hinges

Fitting New Kitchen Cabinets in Old Tile Floor Areas

June 30th, 2010 2 comments

Is it possible to fit new store bought cabinets into existing tile floor areas? Yes! We do this sort of thing when remodeling kitchens all the time. The thing is, you cannot change the layout of things too much. It also takes a little creativity on the installers part to make everything fit nicely.
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