I've decided to go with hinged doors (this is on the small unit with the single drawer above) I'm leaving 3mm gap between carcass and door, is that OK?
How much gap do I need to allow between doors?
Should the doors be in 25mm or 18mm (I will have both thicknesses available)?
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mousjoos
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I've decided to go with hinged doors (this is on the small unit with the single drawer above) I'm leaving 3mm gap between carcass and door, is that OK?
***The gap is generally dictated by the type of hinge used ie if you use a traditional butt hinge then the thickness of one leaf of the hinge is the gap most likely left around the door. On a cabinet this size you could probably use "flush fit" hinges...basically a butt hinge where one leaf is smaller & fit within the other...if in doubt, ask your ironmonger....but usually 2mm is more than enough.
How much gap do I need to allow between doors?
***See above answer. All gaps should be equal
Should the doors be in 25mm or 18mm (I will have both thicknesses available)?
***18mm should be more the adequate...weight is always a consideration
just a thought but blum hinges can make for a very tidy job with such cupboards , it needs a slightly different design to the door arrangements but overall it is easier to get a perfect fit than with traditional hinge types.
there are a variety of design details and material specs among the various brands, my advice is you get what you pay for and some are very different in quality .
blum.inc make high quality ones with good tolerances in screw cutting and part fitting, thick nickel plating and solid parts.
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