HARDWARE FOR YOU LTD 10 HAFELE SOFT CLOSE HINGES

Excellent hinges suitable for replacement or for new work.The design makes fitting and adjusting about as easy as it could get. Firstly the two parts can be fixed to the frame and door respectively. Then the door part simply clips and latches onto the frame part for an almost instant and secure attachment.There are then two screw heads visible for door alignment. One screw moves the hinge away/towards the frame and the other screw moves the hinge away/towards the back of the cabinet - this allows both axes to be independently adjusted without the need to undo or move the fixings. If up/down adjustment is needed, then this is done by releasing the frame fixing slightly and pushing up/down as needed, then re-tightening (like all these type of hinges do). This sounds more complicated when trying to explain it in writing, but in practice it really is straightforward.In my case I've used them to replace old hinges and found that one type were an exact replacement with all screw holes exactly aligned, whereas another type needed the two small door fixing holes to be drilled about 3mm away from the old holes. This was easily accomplished by plugging the old holes with some wood (matchstick!) and drilling new pilot holes. One minor point to mention is that the door fixing holes, on the hinges I received, were not as shown in the main photo - they were about 3mm more towards the edge of the door. Had they been as shown in the main photo, then my set of doors that needed pilot holes wouldn't have and the others would! As different manufacturers appear to have no standard for the location of these fixing screws, then it'll be a matter of luck if they match or not those to be replaced. I've now noticed that the second photo shows where the fixing screw holes are but, perversely, this is a different model of hinge with different adjustment screws!The cushioning effect works well, pulling the door gently shut without a sound. There is a minor issue with the cushioning effect in that the door needs to be at least half open to "re-charge" the damper - in practice this isn't too much bother.Please note that the small screws for fixing to the door were not supplied nor were any instructions.Time will tell if they are reliable and have a good lifetime.All in all very satisfied and will probably buy more.Post script: I ordered another set, but this time they were supplied by "warm-smile" and they were not the same type; the depth adjustment was the more conventional screw clamp that doesn't allow very fine adjustment. The first set were supplied by Suki Hardware and, in my view, are superior and worth the extra 49p (Suki price £13.49). Note that they both show identical photos for their hinges.December 2016 update: all hinges working well. There has been no need to realign due to wear & tear. These soft-close hinges are a massive improvement on standard "slam" hinges.

Good product, solid construction, worked really well for me.Fitted these to new kitchen doors so I had to drill new holes, but fitting to existing doors you may need to drill two new small holes into kitchen door to fit each hinge as the holes are slightly offset compared to original. Pretty simple job.I used two hinges on bigger doors but I found smaller doors work well with one soft close and one standard hinge.

I am a furniture maker and I have used this brand of hinges a few times now and they have been perfect every time.I have used them on wardrobe doors kitchen doors bedside table doors.They have a nice fluid soft close no sticking points really really nice.They look smart and do not feel cheap at all even though the price is so low.Over all very very happy and will definitely be ordering again.Delivery fast and before estimated date so very happy with this also.Thank you.

These are pretty darned good - they may not be quite as classy as some of their MUCH more expensive rivals, but very acceptable soft close. Easy to install and to adjust. Use them throughout your kitchen with confidence. You won't find better value.

Excellent product! Consistent function. Solid build.Carcass Hinge Bracket: Fitted perfectly into B&Q carcass. No issues!Soft Close Hinge: Varied slightly to the B&Q hinge. The soft close hinge fits perfectly into the recess of the B&Q door. However, I recommend that if you fit a kitchen, buy these hinges prior to fitment so you or the kitchen fitter can use these in the first instance. This will save you creating additional holes within your kitchen door (which are not noticeable one the hinge is fitted). I unfortunately had my kitchen fitted, and then I replaced 40 hinges, which wasn’t a major issue.

Ordered one pack at first, to see if they would be ok. They were.They fit exactly where our original hinges did on our new wickes Orlando kitchen unit, same shape & size. Tried just putting one on each door, but not all worked as well, so put two on each and they all worked fine. So ordered 2 more boxes to finish all the cabinet doors. They don't come with any instructions nor does it say anywhere that they are quick release, as some reviews have mentioned, but they are. At first we couldn't see a way to release them quick - thought maybe the weren't, but later found out by accident, by pushing at the back. That will be useful when doing plumbing etc under sink. Great, now no more door banging !