This spring, we are excited to be offering our customers the opportunity to save money on some of our best-selling hinges and shelf support systems. From Monday 20th March until Sunday 18th June, you can get your hands on discounted hinges, with additional one-time offers added to the site every fortnight! A leading UK manufacturer, […]

Life post-pandemic has seen hybrid and remote working take the world by storm – but does your home office combine practicality and style to boost productivity? From statement pieces of furniture to secure storage solutions, take the time to consider how you want to feel in the space and optimise your home office to not […]

2023 is the year for fresh starts and finally getting around to creating the perfect, relaxing space in your home. We have compiled a list of exciting and simple DIY projects you can get your teeth into at any time of the year without having to spend a fortune. Add modern touches to your living […]

At Cooke Brothers we are excited to introduce our brand-new push and kick plate configurator, giving you a customised and seamless purchasing experience. You can now customise your desired push and kick plates by choosing your material, thickness, finish, corner type and even the hole details, all on our website. We have developed this blog […]

A continuous hinge, or as it is more colloquially known, a piano hinge, is a long, narrow hinge that runs the full length of the two surfaces being connected. It’s made of two leaf plates and a pin that connects and pivots them. The design allows for a secure and smooth pivoting action across the […]

Most households have at least one cupboard or cabinet with a hinge in need of adjustment. Whether the door is not level, is hanging off, or the hinges stick when opening and closing, a simple adjustment can have them back in perfect alignment in a matter of seconds. In this step-by-step guide, we show you […]

If you are unsure if a piano hinge is the right hinge choice for you, read our introductory guide to get acquainted with common uses for this popular type of hinge. An introduction to piano hinges Piano hinges, also known as continuous hinges, are a common hinge used in a range of applications where hinges […]

Finding the right load-bearing hinges for heavy material or extra wide doors such as the entrance to the barn, warehouse, outdoor gate or doors in high-traffic commercial environments can be a challenging task.

A continuous hinge can be quickly and easily distinguished from the more commonly used butt hinge. As the name suggests, a continuous hinge is a single hinge that runs the full length of the door providing a seamless, unbroken aesthetic from top to bottom. This provides several advantages which are particularly suited to arduous or high traffic public environments.

Cooke Brothers have been producing continuous hinges since 1872. Almost a century and a half of supplying traditional cabinet makers with light-duty continuous hinges is supplemented by constant innovation, product development and investing in state-of-the-art equipment.