Concealed hinges

[davecooper]

I have recently had some new doors fitted to my under stair cupboard. I asked for concealed hinges but they fitted normal ones. I was not happy with the work in general so won't be getting them back and will do them myself. Question is, how is it best to conceal hinges? I was considering recessing them in the door edge with the recess stopping short of the door front. Are there better options? The doors are hollow so not suitable for kitchen cabinet hinges. The doors are hinged so that they open wardrobe style with no central post. Any help appreciated.

 

[endecotp]

If you go to e.g. Ironmongerdirect and search for "concealed hinge" you'll find various options.
Personally my first thought would be to find a way to bodge a kitchen cabinet type hinge, but there may be better options such as these:

http://www.ironmongerydirect.co.uk/products/hinges/cabinet_hinges/80404/easyon_sprung_hinge/534761
http://www.ironmongerydirect.co.uk/.../39087/concealed_rounded_cabinet_hinge/167246

 

[foxhole]

New doors , they are not suitable for what you require which is also why they have normal hinges fitted.

 

[davecooper]

Although I say hollow, they are fairly substantial, consisting of a 25mm square frame (with internal cross braces) faced both sides with 5mm ply. I can't see how these are any different to a solid door as far as hinges are concerned. That is another reason I don't think kitchen cabinet hinges would be suitable, the doors are quite heavy and wide.

 

[magicmushroom666]

Soss hinges are ideal, pretty pricey for the big ones, but do a great job.

 

[Tfriday Carpentry]

Soss hinges are ideal, pretty pricey for the big ones, but do a great job.

Sosa hinges are great if you know how to use a router!

 

[Tfriday Carpentry]

Sosa hinges are great if you know how to use a router!

I have recently had some new doors fitted to my under stair cupboard. I asked for concealed hinges but they fitted normal ones. I was not happy with the work in general so won't be getting them back and will do them myself. Question is, how is it best to conceal hinges? I was considering recessing them in the door edge with the recess stopping short of the door front. Are there better options? The doors are hollow so not suitable for kitchen cabinet hinges. The doors are hinged so that they open wardrobe style with no central post. Any help appreciated.

 

[Tfriday Carpentry]

I understand the doors your talking about it's what we call 'egg cup' but they do have an edge on them so you could fit flush hinges which requires no pairing out, I will try and send a link. http://www.ironmongeryonline.com/10...&utm_source=adrac&utm_medium=cpc&utm_content=

 

[Tfriday Carpentry]

My mistake as you not wanting to see the hinges but flush hinges would work best as they have a very small knuckle! The problem you have is that they are egg cup construction so any decent concealed hinge would require you fixing in the back which may miss the guts of the edge of the door. And over time just give and wear. Hope this helps