1960's Kitchen Cabinet Hinge Help Needed!

6 years ago

I am having my kitchen cabinets repainted and updated with new hardware. I would like to use polished nickel hardware but am having trouble figuring out what hinges will work with my old cabinets. What I have currently are 3/8 inch inset cabinets. I've uploaded a picture of the outside and inside of my current hinge. Ideally, I would like to use something that either only shows the barrel of the hinge (does not attach to the face of the cabinet) or shows no hinge. Can anyone recommend a hinge that would work? Thank you in advance!!

Sort by:Oldest

Comments (6)

suezbell
6 years ago
last modified: 6 years ago
These don't clean up well at all. Far better to fill in all the holes and replace the hinges with something larger, preferably stainless steel, that will cover the existing holes and need holes at a different spot.

Remove one hinge for size and style comparison and then make a trip to your nearby big box building supply stores -- plural -- and any hardware stores in your area so you can actually hold and carefully look at the hinges that are available. Even if the store doesn't have the quantity of hinges of your choice in stock, if you find what you like, they can usually order it for you.
kbreda
Original Author
6 years ago
Oh yeah, I do not want to clean them up. I want to remove them and fill the holes and start over! I just found a video on youtube of someone coverting this style of door to european hinges (not visible). That's what I'd like to do.
Related Discussions
HELP NEEDED - matching color to granite top
Q
Comments (17)
Hi, We suggest that you g⁠⁠⁠⁠o for grey (safer) or black (more "loud" and daring) laminate colours as it matches really well with the granite you have. These colours will definitely give a touch of elegance and express a modern look theme! You may also do polishing for your Granite to give it back its shine thus you will look like you have a new kitchen! Please do contact us in jojo@stoneamperor.com.sg and we may provide you more information and feedbacks about countertops! Cheers, Stone Amperor team
...See More
HELP: Small L-shaped kitchen with refuse chute on wall!
Q
Comments (10)
Are you saying that cooking next to the chute would gross you out even if its covered? Andd to use it for its intended purpose? In the first picture, it looks like the stove is directly underneath the chute, but I can see in other pics that it is not. I think it is far enough away. If everything is bagged properly, it shouldn't be that bad. You will have to check on local code regarding having the stove next to the window. Code may make your decision for you. People usually just put shorter cabinets above that type of range hood. I would recommend doing so because you need all the storage you can get. The hood--being different from the bank of cabinets--will provide relief to the eye. With cabinets above, it'll still feel balanced. And, as for covering the chute, do you want to cover it and restrict access or do you still need to use it for its intended purpose and just want to camouflage it? To help the room feel pleasant, cheery, and light, I recommend using a glass tile. Even though it's applied to a wall, the translucency still shows and evokes a sense of the adjectives above. I think it would help keep things light. Consider a slightly higher toe-kick underneath the lower cabinets. It helps to create a lighter-footed feeling. You could also consider cabinets that have furniture style feet. for a more open feeling. Your kitchen seems like an ideal room to use modern, lacquered cabinets. I don't know if you like the super-modern look, but I think it could be nice. Maybe just for the uppers. Use a medium-to-light toned wood on the bottom. A limestone floor might be nice. Or you can do wood or laminate. You could go with dark or light. I think it's mostly about preference.
...See More
Ideas on updating/replacing the veneer trim under kitchen cabinets
Q
Comments (12)
I would seriously consider replacing the cabinets before putting a new granite countertop on them. The problem is that no one will remove the countertop at a later date if you want to change the cabinets, due to the possibility of breakage. The only choice you will have then is a reface. Adding new doors, drawer fronts, and veneered sides is just a facelift. You could also add new hardwood drawers with undermount cushion close slides, but by the time you do this if will be the same cost as new cabinets now. The cabinets you have now, frameless, particle board sides are notorious for having the hinge screws strip out the particle board they are attached to. Since you can't put a longer screw in them, because the material is only 3/4" of an inch thick you have a problem. You also can't put a wider screw in them because it won't fit through the pre-drilled holes in the hinges.
...See More
Need help with covering windows on French doors that are very close to
Q
Comments (11)
I have to say that well made Roman Shades are not cheap, they are the higher end of the market. Secondly the thing to consider is that they are an all or nothing product, they are either open or closed. What part of the country do you live in? What direction do the windows face, and how often are those doors used? Drapery that can not be moved completely out of the way will get caught in the doors all the time, so while I hate taking out a window for any reason, removing it might make sense as it seems rather redundant. Don't do any type of venetian if this door is used a lot, and if you do, make sure you do an outside mount, allowing for the stack to go above the frame of the doors when they are open. I suggest that you look into Hunter Douglas Polysatin Shutters, they are great on french doors, and the Hunter Douglas Duette Architella Vertiglide is perfect on doors, they also come as a duo light, meaning you can put two blinds into one product - so a sheer and an opaque or semi-opaque product. Just some thoughts to consider.
...See More
PRO
PPF.
6 years ago
Google is your friend

http://www.amerockforless.com/index.cfm/product/8135/7565-amerock-self-closing-hinge-partial-wrap-38quot-inset-satin-nickel-sold-as-pair?gclid=COmNvs3Ip9QCFVOUfgod_zMPhQ
kbreda
Original Author
6 years ago
Yeah, I tried that one, it's quite large - kind of "thick" if that makes sense. I didn't know if anyone knew of any that were possibly a little more delicate/smaller... If I choose polished nickel hardware, should I have a polished nickel hinge?
emmarene9
6 years ago
Why can't you use some version of interior hinge?
PRO
Clairmont∙Design∙Remodeling
last year
You can buy partial inset hinges at Home Depot or Amazon in matte black, etc. You may need to notch the cabinets for a good fit. A multi-tool will do the job.

1960's Kitchen Cabinet Hinge Help Needed!

Comments (6)

suezbell

kbreda
Original Author

Related Discussions

PPF.

kbreda
Original Author

emmarene9

Clairmont∙Design∙Remodeling

COMPANY

EXPLORE HOUZZ

CONNECT WITH US

1960's Kitchen Cabinet Hinge Help Needed!

Comments (6)

suezbell

kbredaOriginal Author

Related Discussions

PPF.

kbredaOriginal Author

emmarene9

Clairmont∙Design∙Remodeling

COMPANY

EXPLORE HOUZZ

CONNECT WITH US

kbreda
Original Author

kbreda
Original Author