I need help identifying what type of cabinets I have (besides very dirty!). I believe they are inset, however, they have a frame on the inside that stops them from swinging. I don't think they're full overlay because there is a lot of frame you can see around them. The reason I need to know is so I can install concealed hinges after I repaint them.
Those are called inset. But you probably can't do a concealed hinge without adding a block inside the cabinet that will allow the mounting plates to sit flush with your face frame.
There is a type of concealed hinge that mounts to the back side of the face frame but they are incredibly expensive and would be a real pain to install and adjust.
Those are inset doors because they are within and flush with the face frame.
By "hidden" do you mean mortised hinges? Mortised hinges attach to the edges of the door and frame in a mortise cut into the wood but the pin section is still visible. True hidden hinges recess into the door and frame and nothing shows on the outside. There are hinges for cabinets with inset doors that surface mount on the inside.
The alignment of those doors suggest that a lot of fussy work will be needed to get a uniform appearance and good operation. That will include smoothing out the paint ridges around the existing hinges and possibly trimming the edges of the doors as well as cutting the mortises. Not hard to do with the right tools but time consuming.
I have one more question. On my pantry, I have full overlay doors with a 3/8" offset. I'd like to install wrap around hinges because my kid is tough on them but I'm having a hard time find anything in 3/8". There are plenty of 1/2" available so what would happen if I used 1/2"? Would the reveal be too small to close or would it be 1/16" larger? Sorry, I'm having trouble picturing which way it would go.
How do I fix this? This is the 2nd time this sink has come loose from the granite. It's old I get it. Is there a better way? Also is the pluming repairable? Step by step and products, .. I'm a noob and don't want to screw it up :D
Thank you in advance.
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Getting ready to renovate bathroom (down to studs). I've read that cast iron life expectancy is approx 70 yrs. Mine is 55 yrs.
Acrylic life expectancy is aprox 15 yrs and heat retention not as good as cast iron.
Replacing with new cast iron unlikely since narrow halls and doorway. Likely installed while home was being framed.
55 yr old bath tub looks to be in good condition.
Can I hire an inspector to evaluate?
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