COMPACT Series Hinges from Blum The ideal solution for face frame cabinet construction. The Compact series hinge is specifically designed to offer cabinetmakers and end users of face frame cabinetry the advantage of concealed hinges for both small and large overlays. The series features fast assembly and adjustment with a self-closing mechanism. This series also includes hinges with the Integ..... continue reading

Blum has converted some of the 107° and 120° hinge product lines to the new 110° Cliptop hinge. Please see chart below find the correct replacement and if you need additional help you can try our hinge matching service or contact one of our experts here.  107° Hinges Old New BH74T1550 BH70T3550 BH74T1580 BH70T3580 ..... continue reading

The TEC 830 hinge has been discontinued but you can use the TEC 864 as a replacement. Step 1: Identify your replacement hinge: Look for a number on the base plate (part that attaches to the cabinet) It should read 830-XX where XX could be 33, 40, etc. (see below) IMPORTANT: The two screw holes that fasten the hinge will not line up with your existing screw holes, but the hinge and base plat..... continue reading

If you are looking to replace your old excentra hinge there are 2 different ways you can do it. You will be able to use either the Blum Compact Blumotion Series 38 or 39 or you will be using the Salice Exenthree Hinge. We have put together some information as well as a video to make sure you are able to replace your old hinge without a problem. If you need any additional help y..... continue reading

Are you looking to replace your broken Mepla SSP Pie Cut Hinge? Mepla's infamous SSP pie-cut hinge has been discontinued but the Grass 975 Pie Cut Corner Hinge is the perfect replacement! We have put together step by step instructions on how to replace your broken Mepla SSP Pie Cut Hinge to make the process easy for you.   How To Replace the Mepla SSP Pie-Cut Hinge  ..... continue reading

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Are you trying to determine the size of your hinge overlay in order to chose a new or a replacement hinge? Below is a helpful video that will show you how to find the size of the hinge overlay for your kitchen or vanity doors so you can find the perfect fit for your application: Measure the size of your overlay in 3 easy steps: Once you have your overlay measurement you can use..... continue reading

The Notch Diagram for Face Frame below is for reference when switching from older curved face frame application base plates by Mepla to newer ones. The diagram shows how the curved cut out for the base plate is supposed to look in order to replace the updated version with the older version flat base plate. To accomplish this look, it requires the cutting of the cabinet. ..... continue reading

Trying to match hinges is like trying to find a needle in a hay stack. It is very difficult to match hinges by the production numbers alone. With updates in hinge technology, function, and styles, finding the right hinge without deconstructing your cabinets can be a difficult task. At Cabinetparts.com we have an excellent Hinge Matching Service that will take all the work..... continue reading

Learn basic information about european hinge adjustment. ..... continue reading

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The 1200, 1203, and 3903 cabinet hinges by Grass have been discontinued and have been updated with a clip version hinge. We have included the link to the updated hinge as well as some options for the base plate depending on your application.  Step 1: Replacing The Hinge See Old Version Hinges Below Grass 1200 Hinge Grass 1203 Hinge Grass 3903 Hinge  ..... continue reading

The Grass 1006/1006-30 (pictured above) and its last replacement, the 3000 series, have been discontinued and replaced with the new Nexis Series hinges. Below you will find the information you need to replace both the hinge and the mounting plate for your application. We recommend replacing both to ensure compatibilty. You will have new screw holes on the door and possibly the cabi..... continue reading

Replacing your cabinet hinges can be an easy do-it-yourself project at home, but sometimes the terms and instructions can be so confusing if you are not a Cabinet Installer or Home Remodeling Professional. At CabinetParts.com we would like to make these terms a little bit easier to understand. List of simplified common hinge terms. HO-SC means ..... continue reading

Some hinges and base plates have series numbers on the underside of the round hinge cup and on the underside of the baseplate from the cabinet. We use these number to "help" identify what hinge you have and need. See below for a general illustration of where these numbers may be found. Locating numbers on your Hinge On the back side of the hinge. You will see (REALLY SMALL..... continue reading

The BLUM Compact 33 has changed. About 12-15 years ago, BLUM switched their hinge design to the current configuration found on Cabinetparts.com (BH33.3600). If you look at the current configuration and the older configuration side by side there are two (2) main things to look out for: Current configuration for BLUM Compact 33 Tw..... continue reading