The presence of glass elements in the furniture design gives it lightness. Using light transparent doors or inserts for furniture, designers manage to translate the most daring ideas into reality. Hardware is a key element in the design of furniture, windows and doors. There is no way to do without this constructive element. And how else would windows, cabinet doors and nightstands open? Regardless of the type of facade opening, the functional existence of a piece of furniture is impossible without the presence of fittings.
For reliable fastening of fragile elements in the furniture structure, it is necessary to use special hinges for glass. The market is full of various accessories, so you can quickly find the necessary part that will harmoniously look against the background of the finished structure.
What is furniture hardware?
According to the manufacturing technology, glass hinges are similar to furniture fasteners for chipboard panels, but some design differences are still inherent.
The design of furniture fittings consists of four elements:
- mounting plate attached to the end of the product;
- holder itself;
- a sealant - a special ring connecting the material and the fastener (the gasket is clamped between two parts: the facade and the holder itself);
- special plugs placed on top of the mount, thanks to which the design looks aesthetically pleasing.
Feature of furniture holders
For fastening easily breakable elements in a furniture set, four-hinged holders for facades are most often used. A feature of such accessories lies in its mounting mechanism: thanks to the hinged base, the door can be placed in any position and at any angle. Mounting the facade on glass hinges, you can easily adjust it in any of the three planes.
The only nuance that is inconvenient is the drilling at the hole with a diameter of 26 mm, which is difficult at home. This is a technically complex process consisting of several stages. If you neglect the drilling technology, the glass can easily burst.
Four-hinged glass hinges are:
- waybills;
- internal;
- half waybills;
- diagonal (used for installation at an angle of 45 o ).
Hinges for glass are installed complete with a plumb bar, which is screwed onto the wall of the piece of furniture with self-tapping screws (4 x 16). For fastening, it is recommended to use material with a thickness of at least 5 mm.
On the market there are only two varieties of plugs and rings for accessories: one in the form of a semicircle, others - round. Each part is coated with chrome or matt. The buyer can only choose the set of parts that suits him perfectly.
In the manufacture of furniture mainly use internal and surface mounts. The required number and dimensions of glass hinges are calculated based on parameters such as its weight and area. When mounting fasteners, do not forget that the more fittings, the more difficult it will be to adjust the door and give it the correct position. Therefore, monitor the frequency of placement of fasteners and try not to overdo it.
How to choose quality products?
The selection of the manufacturer of accessories must be taken seriously. Using low quality holders can ruin your furniture. The fittings of companies such as Hettich, Blum, FGV, Häfele, Müller and Linken are in particular demand in the market. Not only ordinary people, but also large manufacturers and furniture companies trust them, so you can be sure of the reliability of products from these companies.
Glass fittings are present on the market in a wide range, are easy to assemble and attract with an aesthetic appearance, which does not violate the overall visual perception of the furniture structure.
With this fastening, any furniture in the interior becomes useful and characterized by functionality.