The purpose of the furniture canopy, the nuances of choice

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For mounting various attachments, only reliable and high-quality fasteners should be used. For this, a furniture canopy is usually used, which is represented by an iron mechanism of small sizes. It is with its help that the doors open and close, their high-quality hanging is ensured. Such canopies are presented in numerous forms, so they are selected depending on the installation location and other parameters.

Purpose and features

Hinged furniture is used quite often, as it allows you to save space on the floor of the premises. It is usually represented by cabinets that are equipped with a different number of doors. For their fastening furniture canopies are used, and often they come complete with this furniture.

If such furniture is created independently or it is made to order, then the buyer or the manufacturer himself can choose the optimal awnings. For this, the method of furniture installation, the height at which it is located, as well as equipping the doors with closers or other modern devices, are taken into account.

The main purpose of the canopies is:

• adjustment of peaks or doors that guarantees ease and safety of their use in the future;
• withstanding severe loads from the door;
• attaching doors to hanging furniture;
• creating an attractive appearance of hanging furniture, since no fasteners will be visible.

The canopies themselves can have different shapes and sizes. The process of their installation can vary significantly, with hidden structures being considered the most popular, which in no way can spoil the appearance of any cabinet or similar interior item. If necessary, their installation can be done on their own, which will significantly save on paying specialists.

Varieties

Awnings for furniture on the market are presented in many forms. They differ in different parameters, so you should evaluate all the features of each option in order to choose the optimal design.

In addition, such products differ from each other in cost. It depends on the manufacturer and the items included in the kit. According to the installation method, there are many different awnings, so before buying a specific model, you should first study the installation instructions.

Aluminum

Steel

Forms and characteristics

In the form and method of mounting cabinets, canopies are:

• overhead - the hinge is in contact with the door, if it is closed. This option is most often used for fastening doors;
• half-laid - their shape is such that the hinge part adjoins the door not completely, but partially. This option is usually used for cabinets in which on one side pillar there are two facades at once;
• internal - in appearance and form resemble the previous version. Their main purpose is to mount the facade of the hinged furniture with the inside of the box;
• corner - are considered ideal if you want to hang corner boxes or other similar structures. They allow you to fix any product at the right angle;
• mortise - they crash directly into the interior. For their use, preliminary preparation is required, and it is also necessary to make the recess necessary in shape and depth in advance. It is in it that the canopy plate is sunk;
• screw canopies - they are also called screw-in canopies. Represented in shape by two cylinders, which are arranged symmetrically to each other. One of them is attached to the box, and the other to the door;
• hidden canopies - they are considered the most preferable for exquisite interior items, since even with the door open they are practically invisible. They differ in a specific shape and size. They are universal, therefore they can be used both on the right and on the left. Relate to elite fasteners, therefore, they usually have a fairly high cost. Equipped with at least three rotary axles. Installation of products is a rather complicated process, therefore, specialists are usually involved for this;
• double-sided canopies - they are designed to create conditions under which doors can open and close unobstructed both outward and inward. In small rooms, their installation is not considered appropriate;
• canopies with a closer - these structures should be allocated separately, since the equipment with a closer allows you to smoothly close the doors without any effort on the part of the person. This device is a shock absorber, so even if significant force is applied, the door will not be slammed shut. The advantages of using these canopies are reliability and attractiveness. Installation is allowed on different types of hanging furniture, which can even be glass or aluminum. Using such products is incredibly simple.

There are many forms and types of furniture awnings. All these products have significant parameters:

• high reliability, as they are made of high quality materials;
• long service life, allowing you to enjoy optimal opening and closing of the wings for a long time;
• Ease of use;
• ease of installation, which can even be done independently;
• attractive appearance;
• affordable cost;
• the ability to choose products that have the best look and shape.

Furniture types of canopies are installed on each hinged structure. Usually, products are selected that have the same colors as the furniture, so they will not stand out against its background.

Screwdriver

Interior

Bilateral

Overhead

Half waybill

Hidden

Angular

Attachment Rules

Often, many owners of apartments and houses prefer to independently hang various furniture in the kitchen or in other rooms. To do this, it is important to figure out how to properly use furniture awnings. It depends on how simple, high-quality and reliable the work will be.Initially, the tools are prepared, and the elements suitable for the 35 mm end mill should be selected. These include the following products:

• drill;
• optimal size screws;
• screwdriver and hammer.

The installation procedure begins with the correct marking. For this, sequential actions are performed:

• it is determined how many furniture awnings will be used for a particular hinged furniture, for which its dimensions and weight are taken into account;
• if there are standard small doors, it will be enough to use two hinges, but for the facades of large furniture, which include significant cabinets or parts of the hallway, only three or four canopies are suitable;
• the strip for marking must be measured 22 mm from the edge of the door;
• canopies located at the edges are installed at a distance of 10 cm from the top and bottom of the product;
• if you need to install three loops, then the middle element should be at the same distance from the other two, but at the same time it is not allowed to coincide with different partitions available in the furniture;
• at marked points, a mark is made indicating the center of the circle;
• grooves must be made in such a way that their depth is within 12 mm;
• Before direct drilling, you need to make sure that the marking is correct, for which canopies are brought to the desired areas of the product.

Once the marking is fully completed, hanging furniture can be installed. To do this, the steps are:

• holes for self-tapping screws are drilled on the basis of the existing marking, and it is important to ensure that the drill is located at right angles to the surface with which you have to work, otherwise there is a high probability of causing significant damage to the facade;
• canopies are attached to the holes obtained, after which they are twisted with screws, and you can use a screwdriver or screwdriver to speed up the process;
• Further, it is important to make sure that the mechanism is fixed and operable, for which the work performed is evaluated.

If, as a result of the implemented process, distortions or other shortcomings are found, then it will be necessary to redo the work, otherwise it will be difficult to use the hinged furniture, and also it will not last too long.

Awnings for furniture are considered the ideal choice for fixing the facades in the required position. It is due to them that the optimum opening and closing of the doors is made. Canopies are available in different types, shapes and sizes, so you can choose the elements that are ideal for a particular facade. The most common are four-hinged products, presented in several subspecies. Their installation can be done on their own, if you prepare the necessary tools and learn the correct sequence of actions.

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