Types of furniture awnings and the secrets of their installation

Furniture awnings are a special kind of mechanisms that are small in size and made of steel. With their help, doors are opened or closed. There are many types of these elements. It is worth considering in more detail all the available types of awnings, as well as familiarizing yourself with the features of their use and installation.

Hanging furniture is in demand, as thanks to it it is possible to save space on the floor and organize the space more functionally. The composition of such furniture mainly includes cabinets equipped with various doors. The fixing of the headset is carried out by means of furniture awnings for kitchen cabinets or for garden furniture, which are usually included in the kit if the structure is purchased from a well-known manufacturer.

In cases where kitchen furniture is made with your own hands or made to order, you can independently choose the optimal awnings for sliding wardrobes or other furniture that are suitable for attaching door frames of the lower tier. The choice is made taking into account:

• method of mounting the structure;
• headset height;
• equipping doors.

The key purpose of furniture awnings is to collect loads from doors and adjust the opening of the sash. Also, with the help of awnings, it is possible to give the structure an attractive look. To do this, you can use mechanisms of unusual execution.

Furniture awnings are produced in different types. The mechanisms will differ in size, shape, performance. The installation method of the mechanism is determined by the type of the selected element.

Well-known manufacturers regularly update the collection of awnings, presenting new versions of mechanisms. It is worth paying attention to several of the most popular options for mechanisms.

The most reliable canopies, the installation of which is not difficult. The mechanisms are designed for fastening furniture boxes and are used everywhere. The structure of the canopy includes four hinges and a spring for organizing the operation of the mechanism with a closer. Unlike the original single-hinged models, this type of awning is more practical and durable.

In turn, this group of universal canopies is divided into subgroups by the method of imposition during the installation process.

• Overhead. In this situation, the hinge part fits snugly against the closed door. The most common option, which is found in almost every furniture in the interior.

• Half waybills. It differs from the first option in that the hinge is applied to the door only in a certain part. Basically, such hinges are used when it is required to install two facades on one side post.

• Internal. The mechanism outwardly resembles a semi-invoice, but at the same time its functional purpose is different. With its help, they provide installation of the facade from the inside.

Also distinguish angular and inverse. The former allow you to fix the facade at a certain angle, while the latter are capable of opening at an angle of 180 degrees.

Flat hinges are often found on antique furniture. Today, awnings of this type are not popular, since they have a low reliability indicator. At the same time, they are cheap, so they are still produced by manufacturers.It is interesting that the canopy received such a name due to the fact that its mounting method resembles that of a piano lid to a wooden body.

The awnings of this group are reminiscent of grand pianos. The design also includes plates, which are mounted on the working hinge by means of the provided rounded ends. The advantage of this type of awning is that their contours and reliefs can be curly.

They are used for the installation of horizontal facades. The difference between this group is the spring provided by the design of the mechanism and the P-shaped design.

The design provides for the presence of two plates mounted on an axial hinge. At the same time, the installation of the secretary mechanism, in contrast to the card or piano mechanism, is carried out in horizontal doors, the opening of which should be carried out downward.

Installation of awnings is carried out by fixing mechanisms at the ends of each part of the furniture structure. This approach provides the ability to tilt the facade 180 degrees.

Installation of furniture awnings is a simple procedure, but it requires taking into account a number of nuances. To install the mechanism yourself, you need to stock up on the following tools and materials:

• a drill or drill to form holes in the required places;
• an awl for marking drilling points;
• a pencil to mark the hinge attachment points;
• a screwdriver for mounting self-tapping screws;
• self-tapping screws to organize the fixation of the mechanism.

Step-by-step instructions will help you with the work.

1. First, you need to apply the markings with the help of the rail, where you need to install the mechanisms. In doing so, it is recommended to pay attention to several rules. Firstly, the marking line should run 22 mm from the contour of the facade in order to avoid damage to the structure. Secondly, the distance from the edge of the door to the first canopies, if more than two of them are planned to be installed, should be at least 80-110 mm. Thirdly, medium canopies should be evenly distributed throughout the hull.
2. It is important during the fastening process to make sure that the location of the hinges does not coincide with the place where the shelves will be attached. If this happens, it is recommended to move the canopy to prevent inconvenience that may arise during operation.
3. The third stage is marking the location of the holes for the screws. Performed with an awl.
4. The next step is to drill the marked holes. The depth of the holes to be drilled must not exceed 13 mm. The drill in the process should be perpendicular to the working surface. Otherwise, when changing the angle, there is a risk of damage to the facade cladding.
5. The fifth step is to install the hinge and twist the screws. It is carried out with a screwdriver or screwdriver.

When the basic steps are completed, it remains to adjust the operation of the mechanism, and also make sure that the door is not skewed.

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