What part of the hinge is the overlay?
An overlay door lies “on top” of the cabinet opening (the door is larger than the opening). The overlay dimension is how much bigger the door is than the opening of the cabinet. This is measured on the hinged side of the door.
What is an overlay hinge used for?
Full Overlay: Also simply called overlay, a full overlay door covers the entire cabinet opening when closed, and the inside wood edge of the cabinet box is exposed when the door is open.
What is a standard overlay hinge?
When referring to an overlay door, it means the entire door lays on top of the cabinet frame. Overlays can come in a variety of sizes but in common applications we most often see a 1/2″ overlay or 1/4″ overlay. Although, where European Hinges are used there is a broader range of overlay sizes.
What is hinge overlay on concealed?
A concealed hinge can be used on doors with an overlay, as well as doors that are inset. An Overlay hinge is also just how it sounds, it allows the cabinet door to lay over the frame slightly, or even all the way.
When to use full or partial overlay hinges?
The overlay refers to the size or type of the door, the hinge, or how the cabinet is built. Full overlay hinges are used for individual cabinets or cabinets on either end of a row of cabinets. Half or Partial overlay hinges are used for a pair of cabinet doors in the middle of a row of cabinets where two doors have their…
What does overlay mean on a cabinet door?
The cabinet overlay determines the type of hinge you will be using. The overlay refers to the size or type of the door, the hinge, or how the cabinet is built. Full overlay hinges are used for individual cabinets or cabinets on either end of a row of cabinets.
Where to mount cabinet hinges for style 2?
For Style 2 hinges, mount the frame leaf to the inside edge of the cabinet frame and mount the door leaf into a recessed cutout (mortise) on the inside of the cabinet door. For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
Do you need a mortise to Mount European hinges?
Spring tension pulls the door closed when it’s open less than 10° and keeps it closed without a catch or latch. Also known as European hinges, only one cutout (mortise) is needed to mount these hinges. Once mounted, the hinges will be completely hidden from the outside when the door is closed.