Quality concealed hinges for hall closet doors?

[Itsjustdirt]

I've got a couple 18" hallway closet doors that I would like to use concealed hinges on. Any concealed hinges I've used in the past have been very low quality and end up sagging/being a nightmare. Any better suggestions? Also looking for a quality magnetic catch for the same doors.

Thanks!

 

[Firstram]

SOSS hinges will last a lifetime.

https://www.soss.com/product-category/invisible-hinge/soss-invisible-hinge/

 

[Itsjustdirt]

Great! I just bought nearly $300 of SOSS hinges...thanks!

Now.... Can anyone think of a clever way to limit the open to 90 degrees? The door smashes another door jamb when over 95degrees. Ideas?

 

[ard]

Blum articulated cabinet door hinges can be concealed from the outside, AND have an insert to limit opening...95 or 110 degrees as I recall.

 

[Itsjustdirt]

Blum articulated cabinet door hinges can be concealed from the outside, AND have an insert to limit opening...95 or 110 degrees as I recall.

Ooooh! Any chance a cabinet hinge could support a 40lb door though?

 

[ard]

Ooooh! Any chance a cabinet hinge could support a 40lb door though?

Absolutely. I have 4 supporting a full length hidden door. Actually I think the are Grass hinges. Basically equivalent. Check out Blum and grass websites.

 

[Monza Harry]

When most people think door hinges they think 2-3 but if the hinges that fit your "look" and range of desired motion are rated at say 10#'s then 5-6 will cover your 40# door with a little safety margin added as a closet door is a little more harsh environment than a cabinet door. A piano hinge is just a lot of light duty hinges hooked together to make one tougher hinge as way to compare lines of thought here. Just some food for thought. Harry

 

[HenryAZ]

When installing Soss hinges, the bore for some sizes can be quite close to the edge of the door. I always clamped two pieces of wood to the door around the bore area. Keeps from splitting out the thin edge. I left the clamped wood in place during the bore process and also while installing the hinge. I've installed them from the smaller size (cabinet doors) up to 8/4 exterior doors. If there is any sag issue, install a third hinge about 2/3-3/4 up the side of the door, nearer the top hinge.