As with flush mount hinges, when installing hinges on an overlay cabinet you will have a variety of choices.
A semi-concealed hinge is one that attaches to the face frame and attaches the other leaf hidden behind the door. These are the most common hinges used on cabinet doors that overlay.
The half wrap around hinge gives you extra strength by wrapping around and attaching to the back edge of the door and/or the face frame. Also, some aesthetic value is gained in that only the hinge pin shows when door is closed.
The full wrap around hinge is the sturdiest and strongest hinge because it wraps all the way around 3 sides of the face frame to which the hinge is attached. A full wrap is good for heavier or large doors that need extra strength to facilitate that weight. Full wrap around hinges are available in a wide variety of shapes and sizes.
Euro overlay face frame hinges are part of the euro standardized system for mounting. This one-piece hinge is for mounting on a cabinet with a face frame, requires no separate mounting plate, and is self-closing.
Euro overlay hinges are part of the euro standardized system for mounting. These hinges require a mounting plate that is often purchased separately in different thicknesses so that the overlay can be adjusted. Self-closing. This hinge comes in a myriad of configurations for a large number of applications. Use is not for the timid.
