7 Best Hinges for DIY

Are you an avid DIY-er? Whether you are planning to hang a new door, build some new cabinets or are simply just upgrading your space, our guide will help you find the best hinge for the job and resolve all your door-hanging dilemmas. 

Light duty continuous hinges

Also referred to as a piano hinge, continuous hinges act as a more elegant alternative to the classic butt hinge, providing alignment and even distribution along the full length of a door or lid.

For small DIY projects, such as cabinetry, we recommend light duty continuous hinges due to their aesthetic, high-quality appeal. The light duty continuous hinge from Cooke Brothers has a leaf thickness of 0.9mm and is available in a wide range of materials and finishes, ensuring the perfect hinge is available for your every need.

Medium duty continuous hinges

If you are planning to undertake a larger DIY project, you may wish to invest in a medium duty continuous hinge. Whilst offering the same benefits as light duty hinges, medium duty continuous hinges offer additional rigidity and strength, increasing the load capacity of the door without putting unnecessary strain on the frame. If you are looking for a hinge that places precedence on safety and security, available in a wide range of materials, finishes and applied finishes – these hinges are perfect for you.

Light duty concealed hinges

If you are looking to add an aesthetically pleasing modern edge to your cabinets, furniture, or doors – try a concealed hinge. Adjustable concealed hinges are popular for their seamless appearance, uninterrupted by protruding hinge knuckles.

Suiting loads up to 60kg, light duty concealed hinges are a reliable hinge, perfect for light traffic and lightweight doors which do not see excessive use such as garage, shed and cabinet doors. There are ample benefits of this hinge type, including increased safety and improved security, thanks to the additional anti-tamper and anti-vandal features.  

At Cooke Brothers, there are extensive concealed hinges to choose from including glass door, cladding and heavy-duty options, but for DIY projects, we avidly recommend light duty concealed hinges.

Plain knuckle butt hinges 

Commonly found on residential doors, butt hinges are renowned for their reliability, lasting many years when maintained correctly and used properly. Plain knuckle hinges use the contact between the knuckle and the pin as the lateral and vertical wear face, making them a great choice for low-traffic environments and at-home DIY projects. Cooke Brothers’ plain knuckle hinges are available in mild and stainless steel, both providing excellent corrosion resistance.

Concealed bearing hinges

Simple and robust, concealed bearing hinges are designed to provide a smooth and quiet hinge operation, ideal for cabinets, storage furniture and exterior and interior doors. Both aesthetically pleasing and highly secure, we use the highest-grade materials and finishes to ensure a maintenance-free operation for many years to come.

Concealed bearing lift-off hinges

Looking for a maintenance-free door solution? Another type of concealed bearing hinge, lift off hinges boast flexibility by allowing removal of doors from their frames for ease of installation and maintenance – making them a great choice for anyone doing up their home or carrying out regular DIY projects. Available in stainless steel, this hinge is recommended for all potentially corrosive or weather exposed installations and is suitable for both internal and external applications.

Shelf Support Systems for DIY

An ideal solution for flexible and highly configurable shelving, our domestic shelf support range offers a simple and functional design where you simply lift the brackets away from the wall-mounted strip and adjust to the desired height, without the need for tools. Cooke Brothers’ shelf support systems are available in a range of materials and finishes to compliment any interior including stainless steel, mild steel, aluminium and brass.

Discover reliable DIY hinges from Cooke Brothers

A leading UK manufacturer, Cooke Brothers have been producing hinges for cabinetry, furniture and DIY projects for nearly 150 years. With a range of types and styles from the butt hinge to the continuous hinge, we cater for all your domestic needs. Explore Cooke Brothers’ full range of hinges for DIY and hinges for cabinets.

Still unsure which hinge is right for your project? Get in touch today, we are here to help.