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22nd October 2010, 09:20 AM
Hi all
We're putting in built in wardrobes, one is already done with sliding doors, no problem at all. In the master bedroom we're looking for something a little different and before I do anything that can't be undone easily I'd like to get some opinions/ advice on whether it's feasible.
The plan is to build a melamine carcass and hang 4 plain MDF doors in the same way kitchen cabinet doors are usually done- Blum style overlay hinges but larger and more of them. I imagine this is how hinged built ins are usually done. Each door will be 2700 by 550 Ceilings are 3.1M so there will be a bulkhead and cornice above.
The part I'm unsure about is I then want to stick a piece of mirror to each door, completely covering it giving the end result of a wall of mirrors with nothing but small clearence gaps between them. I was planning on ordering 4 pieces of 6mm mirror in the required size with a 15mm bevel all the way round and a hole for a hanlde / knob to go through then sticking it to the doors with Maxbond.
That's the plan so far but I've got a few questions:
I'm wondering what thickness MDF to use for the doors. Was thinking of 16mm for strength but I know 22mm thick doors might cause problems for some hinges, not the mention the weight. Would 12mm be suitable? or is there a better way to support these mirrors than a solid sheet of MDF?
THe doors will probably weigh about 40kg each (assuming 16mm MDF), anyone know of a really really strong concealed hinge that could cope with this? Looking at Salice their spec sheets don't quite go to 40kg. I suppose I could just throw a few extra hinges on top of what's required for 30kg.
Would it be ok to cut the MDF to allow a 5mm overhang of mirror on all sides but the hinged one?
What other holes can you poke in the plan? I hope my description is clear enough, if not let me know
Thanks
Paul
Read and reply to the full thread at RenovateForum.com.... (http://www.renovateforum.com/f84/hinged-frameless-mirror-wardrobe-doors-93925/)
We're putting in built in wardrobes, one is already done with sliding doors, no problem at all. In the master bedroom we're looking for something a little different and before I do anything that can't be undone easily I'd like to get some opinions/ advice on whether it's feasible.
The plan is to build a melamine carcass and hang 4 plain MDF doors in the same way kitchen cabinet doors are usually done- Blum style overlay hinges but larger and more of them. I imagine this is how hinged built ins are usually done. Each door will be 2700 by 550 Ceilings are 3.1M so there will be a bulkhead and cornice above.
The part I'm unsure about is I then want to stick a piece of mirror to each door, completely covering it giving the end result of a wall of mirrors with nothing but small clearence gaps between them. I was planning on ordering 4 pieces of 6mm mirror in the required size with a 15mm bevel all the way round and a hole for a hanlde / knob to go through then sticking it to the doors with Maxbond.
That's the plan so far but I've got a few questions:
I'm wondering what thickness MDF to use for the doors. Was thinking of 16mm for strength but I know 22mm thick doors might cause problems for some hinges, not the mention the weight. Would 12mm be suitable? or is there a better way to support these mirrors than a solid sheet of MDF?
THe doors will probably weigh about 40kg each (assuming 16mm MDF), anyone know of a really really strong concealed hinge that could cope with this? Looking at Salice their spec sheets don't quite go to 40kg. I suppose I could just throw a few extra hinges on top of what's required for 30kg.
Would it be ok to cut the MDF to allow a 5mm overhang of mirror on all sides but the hinged one?
What other holes can you poke in the plan? I hope my description is clear enough, if not let me know
Thanks
Paul
Read and reply to the full thread at RenovateForum.com.... (http://www.renovateforum.com/f84/hinged-frameless-mirror-wardrobe-doors-93925/)