Related: How To Add Under Cabinet Lighting (in just 30 minutes!) Choose the Correct Soft Close Hinge in 3 Steps In this blog we will be looking at soft close systems for sliding doors, also known as ‘soft stop’ systems. Specifically, what they are and why we recommend them. We have found that lots of people seem to get confused about soft close and self-close systems, so we’re here to clear up the confusion. What is a

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At the ICONIC AWARDS 2018 Innovative Interior, the international jury of representatives from the areas of design, commerce and media recognised the GEZE ActiveStop door damper in the building equipment category. The "GEZE ActiveStop fitted on the frame"' door damper received the "Best of Best" award. It’s best to start at one end of the kitchen and gradually work your way round adjusting them in turn - moving from one end of the kitchen to another. Don’t Worry Its Very Simple To Do

For those who value the visual connection that glass doors allow but have concerns about the frequent impact caused by their opening and closing, the KBS+ provides peace of mind through its secure breaking mechanism. Plus, it’s super-quiet, ensuring that movement in and out of the space is as unobtrusive as possible. The KLEIN Soft Closing System (KSC) With compact soft close hinges, the hydraulic mechanism is smaller, and fits inside of the hinge itself. This style has an inherent space constraint for the hydraulics and because of this, the performance suffers somewhat. Now that you’ve determined whether you have face frame or frameless cabinets AND you’ve identified your cabinet door style, it’s time to select the specific soft close hinge style you want to use. Compact Hinges or Long Arm Hinges?

Long arm hinges are also sometimes called Euro or European style hinges. They are strong, durable and accommodate a large robust hydraulic soft close mechanism. Most standard cabinet doors will have two hinges, one at the top and one at the bottom. Unless it’s a larger pantry door, for example, that will have more. All the compact hinges we tested had relatively slow recovery times, but some were far worse than others. The times ranged from about 2 seconds to over 5 seconds! The Blum BLUMOTION compact hinge was the fastest recovering compact hinge. Pop something underneath the cabinet door you are adjusting to support its weight whilst you are moving it about. Maybe a small box or stool. The KLEIN Soft Closing System (KSC) goes one step further than even the incredible KBS+ by introducing a gradual brake over 6cm. The KSC is equally as effective on wood and glass doors and is recommended for projects that require the maximum amount of durability and protection, supporting even the heavier doors in KLEIN’s range.