Doors are vital but underappreciated parts of the house. They facilitate entry and exit. They keep the home secure when closed and allow people to pass when open. The same thing is true when it comes to closet and kitchen cabinet doors. We use them all the time without even thinking about it. The only time we ever really pay attention is when something goes wrong since we suffer from inconvenience.
The hinges get the most wear and tear since this mechanical component has to deal with not so careful users day in and day out. If you are thinking about renovations, consider replacing regular ones with slow door close hinge to get the following benefits:
Prevent Loud Bangs
We are all guilty of this. Instead of being gentle on slow door close hinges, we slam them without thinking because we are in a hurry or we are simply careless with our use of force. We contribute to the premature wear. We also cause disturbance around the house. The loud bangs we generate reverberate across the house and bother those who might not welcome the noise. For example, some family members may already be sleeping after a hard day at work. We want to be considerate housemates. These hinges help us do exactly that. They also allow us to move around without worries.
Avoid Accidents
Undesirable consequences of forceful door closing don’t end with loud bangs. This can also cause accidents like jammed fingers and broken wares. It may seem minor but it can be very painful to have your hand hit in this way. What’s worse is that little kids are more prone to these accidents as they are not used to controlling their force. After a door shuts with a thud, you may suddenly hear them scream in pain and begin to cry. If this frequently happens in your household, then it is time to consider switching hinges.
Easy to Install
You may be worried about the cost of the switch. Set aside those fears as these can be found in every budget. Sure, there are fancy types with high price tags but there are also affordable ones that you can surely buy in bulk to replace all of the hinges in your house. What’s more, they are also easy to install. Just remove the old ones and put these in their place. You may also be able to adjust the speed of the units depending on the design. Tweak the setting until you are satisfied with the results. You will be glad you made the switch.