Soft close hinges

VT41

Hi

I have these Intoto cupboard door which slams every-time I shut it. What should I be looking for when buying a replacement hinge?

shiraz99

Can you embed the image please, I'm not sure anyone wants to download the file to their device/computer. (click on the Attach Image icon in the editor and choose the file)

VT41

shiraz99 said:

Can you embed the image please, I'm not sure anyone wants to download the file to their device/computer. (click on the Attach Image icon in the editor and choose the file)

That’s done, thanks  

grumbler

https://www.google.com/search?q=soft+close+door+damper

BUFF

having used both types for retrofit, hinges with integrated dampers are neater but more work & considerably more expensive.

EssexExile

If you go for separate soft-close dampers, go for good ones, the cheap ones just don't work.

FreeBear

BUFF said:

having used both types for retrofit, hinges with integrated dampers are neater but more work & considerably more expensive.

Oh, I dunno.... Had a whole set of soft close hinges for my kitchen from B&Q for the same price as regular hinges. The computer said they had 900+ of regular hinges in stock, the staff said otherwise. Berated a manager, and got him to price match.

VT41

grumbler said:

https://www.google.com/search?q=soft+close+door+damper

Thanks could I also go for these which wouldn’t require drilling?

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Blum-973A0500-Blumotion-Close-damper/dp/B012J91FRQ/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?crid=3SK0D44R3K7Q2&keywords=blum+kitchen+hinges+soft+close+no+drill&qid=1660821079&sprefix=blum+kitchen+hinges+soft+close+no+drill%2Caps%2C62&sr=8-4

fenwick458

VT41 said:

grumbler said:

https://www.google.com/search?q=soft+close+door+damper

Thanks could I also go for these which wouldn’t require drilling?

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Blum-973A0500-Blumotion-Close-damper/dp/B012J91FRQ/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?crid=3SK0D44R3K7Q2&keywords=blum+kitchen+hinges+soft+close+no+drill&qid=1660821079&sprefix=blum+kitchen+hinges+soft+close+no+drill%2Caps%2C62&sr=8-4

if you have Blum hinges already, the part you've linked to just clips on. from the picture you posted I don't think you do

Rodders53

You need to find the makers name on the original hinges so as to obtain the correct soft-close parts that attach to them.  Ideally with the hinge part number so a suitable ironmongers can check out the catalogues for the part needed.

Or replace the whole hinge with ones that use the same cut-out hole size/screw positions.

The picture looks to be a wide opening angle (190 degree?) hinge (not the standard 90-110 degree hinge style) and they require a specific soft closer attachment to work.

That Blum soft closer attachment is for a 90 degree Blum hinge and won't work (afaik) on the hinge you have. If it is a Blum hinge then this (or another from the range) might fit?
https://www.ironmongerydirect.co.uk/product/blum-clip-on-soft-close-mechanism-type-2-dualoverlay-pair-582639