Horizontal opening small cupboard door

**Gestalt** · 26th February 2017, 07:35 PM

Hi guys, I'm just doing a built in wardrobe and there are three openings above the main wardrobe that I can use for extra storage. I was thinking of making three doors and have them on piano hinges at the top so they'll open from the bottom and swing up. I don't think standard cupboard hinges would support the weight of the door in the open position and hold it open. So here's the question

Are those simple pressed metal mechanisms that latch in when the door is opened and close up when the door is lifted slightly and let down still available? I found the Blum servo type mechanisms but not much else.
Thanks for any help.
Eric

**elanjacobs** · 26th February 2017, 08:07 PM

Have a look at the Duo and Duo-Forte from Hafele, I've used them a few times and they work a treat

**Gestalt** · 27th February 2017, 08:35 AM

Originally Posted by elanjacobs

Have a look at the Duo and Duo-Forte from Hafele, I've used them a few times and they work a treat

They look terrific. Thanks for that. I'll be using them for sure.

**Rod Gilbert** · 27th February 2017, 08:44 AM

if you search Hafele flap stay you will get the Duo's and other types as well some basic and some specialist opening type's.
Regards Rod.

**Gestalt** · 27th February 2017, 07:23 PM

Originally Posted by Rod Gilbert

if you search Hafele flap stay you will get the Duo's and other types as well some basic and some specialist opening type's.
Regards Rod.

Thanks Rod. Yes I did find some other types also. At least I now know what they are called. Flap stays. I've never heard of that term before. Learnt something new today thanks to you guys!!

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