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8th November 2023, 02:51 PM #1
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Appropriate door hinges for wardrobe/closet
Hello,
I'm unsure if this is the right place to post this, but I'd appreciate any help / advice!
We've moved into a new place and it has some wardrobe/closet doors that seem to have some strange hinges. Basically, instead of the hinge being attached to the door frame such that it is perpendicular to the door when closed, it is attached to the surface such that is it parallel to the door when closed. Look at the photos below.
https://imgur.com/a/u2Yu74D
PS. Not sure how to add images on this forum so using imgur. If there's better ways let me know.
As you can see, some hinges are missing and some may need replacement. Having difficulty finding suitable replacements. The problem is that for both of these doors, it's starting to sag a bit and is rubbing against the skirting at the bottom, making a bit of noise (not to mention concerned about long term stability.) Any ideas?
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8th November 2023, 04:01 PM #2
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Not exactly what you are looking for but they may have a variation that fits.
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9th November 2023, 11:00 PM #3
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These look like a short shank version of standard kitchen type hinges - standard ones "might" fit if there is enougth room to fit the mounting plates?
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15th November 2023, 09:44 AM #4
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For anyone interested, after a bit of looking around, it appears the right replacement hinge is Hettich hinge with code 9072548 (Optimat Plus 4 FM), link here:
Originally Posted by spadedigger
Special hinge Optimat Plus 4 FM | 9072548 | eShop Hettich - Your leading manufacturer of furniture fittings
Hope that helps someone in the future.
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15th November 2023, 11:17 PM #5
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Look like bog standard kitchen type hinges (only good for up to 19mm thickness) Door is probably inlay type? Yes this matters there is inlay, overlay and 1/2 overlay. In any case - new hinge and mounting plate. All should be able to adjust for fit - If really bad might have to move the mounting plate holes.
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24th November 2023, 11:59 AM #6
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Screw holes don't match
Wondering where you are located? I'm guessing Europe? Over here, almost everyone I ask says they've never seen these before. Also, any good link (or explanation) for inlay/overlay or 1/2 overlay? Originally Posted by wood spirit
Look like bog standard kitchen type hinges (only good for up to 19mm thickness) Door is probably inlay type? Yes this matters there is inlay, overlay and 1/2 overlay. In any case - new hinge and mounting plate. All should be able to adjust for fit - If really bad might have to move the mounting plate holes.
I also tried out the hinge I suggested above (having now arrived) but unfortunately find that while it fits in the 35mm hole, the screw spacing above and below the 35mm hole is unfortunately not correct, and is not different enough to the original to allow me to simply drill new screw holes. The screw holes on the frame also don't match, but drilling new holes there isn't a problem.
Other than drilling new 35mm holes, is there a way around this problem?
Image here: https://imgur.com/a/fAygfHB
PS. the original hinge has the code 03030.67 behind it. A search shows some other related results but, for what I could see, didn't seem to find a supplier or direct replacement.
Thanks for any help in advance.
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