What do I call these hinges on my little free library's door?

October 8, 2015 5:29 PM

Someone got rough with my little free library and the door came off the hinges. I'm not sure how to reattach them, but I bet if I knew what kind of hinges they were, I could find a guide. Here's hinge picture #1 and hinge picture #2.
posted by mph to Home & Garden (5 answers total)

A european cabinet hinge.
posted by GuyZero at 5:33 PM on October 8, 2015

Concealed cabinet hinges
posted by Rock Steady at 5:33 PM on October 8, 2015

Best answer: They're called European Style.

http://www.thisoldhouse.com/toh/how-to/step/0,,20745182_30040783,00.html
posted by humboldt32 at 5:33 PM on October 8, 2015

As you can see from this Amazon page, there are many similar styles. If there is a brand name stamped on them it may help narrow it down. If the hinge is broken your best solution may be to replace the broken hinge(s) with new similar ones. If the door or cabinet is too messed up, you can move the hinge to a different location.
posted by H21 at 5:49 PM on October 8, 2015

This is a pretty good how-to.
posted by H21 at 6:23 PM on October 8, 2015