Q.1.  How many types of hinges are available for cabinets?
Q.2.  What materials are generally used for making cabinet hardware?
Q.3.  How to maintain new cabinet hardware?
Q.4.  Cabinet knobs and handles are made of what material?
Q.5.  Are latches and locks must for a cabinet installed in kitchen?
Q.6.  How many types of cabinet pulls are there?
Q.7.  What are catches?
Q.8.  What type of finishes are available for cabinet hardware?
Q.9.  What is the difference between different metal hardware finishes?

Q.1. How many types of hinges are available for cabinets?
Ans. Hinges are basically designed for smooth opening and closing of cabinet doors. They come in different shapes and sizes. Types available with hinges are varied and are: Concealed hinge, Reversible hinge, Surface-mount hinge, Wrap-around hinge, Inset hinge, Face frame hinge, Reverse bevel hinge, Overlay hinge, Flush hinge, European hinge, etc.

Q.2. What materials are generally used for making cabinet hardware?
Ans. Cabinet hardware comprises of all the hardware components required to install a cabinet. Hinge, latch, pulls, locks, etc comprise cabinet hardware. These hardware are mostly made of metals like steel, aluminium, brass, iron, bronze, etc.

Q.3. How to maintain new cabinet hardware?
Ans. Proper maintenance of cabinet hardware is important to retain their beauty and shine. To increase the longevity of hardware materials, they needs to be cleaned regularly. Harsh chemicals or cleaners should be avoided for cleaning cabinet hardware. Instead mild soapy water should be used for cleaning them and then should be dried immediately. In day finishes that are imparted to hardware in the present day last for longer time.

Q.4. Cabinet knobs and handles are made of what material?
Ans. Knobs and handles are usually made of metals and metal alloys. Brass, steel, iron, sometimes wrought iron is used for making cabinet handles. Knobs are made of steel, glass, porcelain, acrylic, etc.

Q.5. Are latches and locks must for a cabinet installed in kitchen?
Ans. Latches and locks are typically meant for ensuring security of goods placed inside cabinets. Though it is not a must to be installed in all cabinets, but if you want to restrict access of goods kept in kitchen cabinet, you can go for a lock or latch.

Q.6. How many types of cabinet pulls are there?
Ans. Pulls provide a grab for opening and closing cabinets and drawers. They also serve the purpose of decoration and are of 3 types. Bin pull, Bridge-style pull and Drop-style pulls are the popular types.

Q.7. What are catches?
Ans. Catches are mechanical hardwares that help to keep the cabinet doors closed and also protect them from any kind of damage due to prolonged use. There are three types of cabinet catches: Magnetic catches, Spring roller catches and Friction catches.

Q.8. What type of finishes are available for cabinet hardware?
Ans. Finishes are given to cabinet hardwares to protect them from corrosion and tarnish. At the same time, finishes also enhance the look of the hardware item. Finishes available with cabinet hardware are varied. The common finishes found with cabinet hardware items are: polished brass finish, oil rubbed bronze finish, black antique finish, satin chrome finish, satin nickel finish, pewter finish, antique nickel finish, copper finish, matte finish, etc.

Q.9. What is the difference between different metal hardware finishes?
Ans. While selecting different hardware styles, many of the finishes may look the same to the naked eye. This is not actually an optical illusion, because many of the metal finishes look alike apparently. However, each metal finish portrays its own unique properties that contribute to its durability.