Hickory Hardware self-close 1/2 overlay hinge gives a face-frame cabinet door a controlled close by using a self-closing mechanism, which helps pull the door shut at the end of travel for a consistent finished position. This semi-concealed hinge style leaves part of the hinge visible while the rest is hidden, which supports traditional cabinet looks while still giving dependable movement at the pivot point. The hinge is made from steel, and that material choice creates a solid, rigid joint between the door and frame during repeated use. A satin nickel finish is applied over the steel, which provides a muted metal look that works with many pulls and knobs in the same finish family. The 1/2 inch overlay spec sets how far the door overlays the face frame, which is important when matching new hinges to an existing layout.
This 1/2 inch overlay face mount hinge is a screw-on style, which means it fastens to the cabinet using screws through its mounting holes so the installer can position and secure it using standard drilling patterns. The face mount configuration places the frame wing directly on the front of the cabinet face frame, which simplifies marking hole locations and helps repeat the same setup across multiple doors on a project. The hinge uses an 8-32 screw size, which sets the thread style that engages the cabinet material and affects how the fastener seats in pre-drilled holes. A projection of 1-1/2 inches defines how far the door and hinge extend out when opened from the frame, which matters when checking clearances to adjacent walls or cabinet runs. A width of 1-1/3 inches defines the hinge footprint on the mounting surface, which affects where it can be located on narrow rails or stiles.
This hinge is classified as a semi-concealed face-frame hinge, which means part of the hinge is visible on the outside of the cabinet while the rest is hidden between door and frame, fitting cabinets that are designed for this traditional appearance. The 1/2 inch overlay specification defines the intended door-to-frame relationship, aligning with cabinet layouts where the door edge overlaps the face frame by 1/2 inch around the opening. The face mount design works with face-frame cabinets that provide a front frame for the hinge to mount against, keeping the hinge seating on the front rather than inside the box. Being a partial wrap style, the hinge engages the edge of the frame as well as the front, which supports a more anchored feel on the frame member during door movement. The 1-1/2 inch projection describes how far the hinge and door sit out from the frame when the door moves, helping coordinate door swing next to neighboring components.
The self-close function in this hinge pulls the door shut as it approaches the frame, which helps create a consistent closed position across multiple doors and reduces variability caused by how the door is pushed. With a 1/2 inch overlay, installers can use this dimension as a fixed reference when laying out hinge positions and drilling patterns, which supports even gaps and clean alignment down a line of doors. The steel material keeps the hinge leaves and knuckle rigid during screw tightening, which aids in holding the set position and resisting flex during regular cabinet use. Satin nickel on the visible portions provides a uniform surface appearance, which helps maintain a coordinated look when several hinges are lined along a tall cabinet or pantry. The hinge width of 1-1/3 inches and center-to-center dimension of 1/2 inch give fixed spacing points that can guide drilling templates, which supports repeatable mounting hole placement from door to door.
The hinge is a 1/2 inch overlay semi-concealed face-frame hinge, so it suits cabinet doors that are designed to overlap the face frame by 1/2 inch around the opening.
The hinge has a self-close function that pulls the door shut near the end of travel, which helps the door settle into a consistent closed position with less manual effort.
The hinge is described as partial wrap, meaning it wraps partway around the cabinet frame edge, which helps stabilize mounting and supports alignment as the door operates.
The hinge is made from steel, which creates a strong, rigid connection between door and frame and supports repeated opening and closing in everyday cabinet service.
The hinge uses a satin nickel finish on the steel, giving the visible portions a muted metallic look that coordinates with satin nickel knobs and pulls on the same cabinets.
The hinge has a 1-1/2 inch projection, so the door extends that distance from the frame, which matters when planning clearances near walls or adjacent cabinet doors.
The Hickory Hardware self-close 1/2 overlay hinge combines a 1/2 inch overlay, semi-concealed face-frame style, and partial wrap design to support straightforward cabinet layouts. With steel construction, satin nickel finish, and screw-on face mounting, it aligns with common cabinet builds where a 1/2 inch overlay is required. For projects using this overlay standard and face-frame construction, this hinge offers the defined dimensions and visual style needed to keep doors aligned and hardware appearance coordinated.