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The best kitchen cabinet hinges for preventing squeaky cupboard doors

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Kitchen cabinet hinges are often seen as just a piece of hardware. Poorly made hinges, however, can make your kitchen feel old and worn. If you’re looking for a sophisticated feel, self-closing or soft-closing hinges are the best option. These types of hinges will only enhance your cabinets.

Sometimes everything can look the same when it comes to kitchen cabinet hinges. They are a piece of hardware that is usually not researched. Luckily, it can be easy to find the perfect hinges if you ensure they are self-closing and have great reviews from other customers. The best kitchen cabinet hinges will be ones that are sturdy, durable, and long lasting. It can be irritating and frustrating when doors don’t close as gently as you would like. If you have this problem, the root of the issue is in the hinges.

Amerock Face Mount Hinge

Best Self Closing

The Amerock Face Mount Hinge is a great self-closing hinge that will prevent slamming of cabinet doors. This face mount hinge comes in a satin nickel finish or oil rubbed bronze to fit your decor. This product is 1.875 inches in width and each pack includes 10 hinges. This contemporary style of hinge will fit into any kitchen style whether it be modern, rustic or retro. This product comes with the necessary hardware, making installation quick and easy. These hinges are made of strong steel so they will last.

Decobasics Flush Cabinet Hinge

Best Value Pack

The Decobasics Flush Cabinet Hinge pack provides you with the best bang for your buck. This product comes with 25 pairs of hinges. This means you will get 50 hinges to install on 25 cabinet doors! This hinge is self-closing to provide a soft close every time. They are available in a beautiful satin nickel finish that will go with any style. This product comes with screws to match the hinges, as well as door bumpers.

Probrico Cabinet Hinges

Best Concealed

The Probrico Cabinet Hinges are great for a concealed hinge look. This pack comes with 10 pairs or 20 hinges. These hinges are fully concealed when installed on your kitchen cabinet doors. Their cup size is 35mm by 11.5mm and the fit for thickness is 14-22mm.These hinges come with mounting screws and plates for easy installation. They are the perfect choice for achieving soft-closing cabinets.

Kitchen cabinet hinges can sometimes be overlooked, but this piece of hardware is an important aspect of your kitchen cabinets.. Opening and closing your kitchen cabinets happens multiple times each day, so why not make sure they do so softly. You will love how much more convenient and fun it is to use your kitchen cabinet doors when you have the sturdy hinges installed.

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