Amerock self-close 1/4 inch overlay hinge is a semi-concealed double demountable hinge that controls cabinet door closing, which helps doors return to the frame in a consistent way. The hinge is part of Amerock Corporation's semi-concealed hinge line, so it leaves a clean face-frame look while still giving visual reference at the edge for alignment. The 1/4 inch overlay specification sets the door overlay on the face frame, which matters when matching existing cabinet layouts or planning consistent reveals across multiple openings. The hinge is designed as a double demountable style, so the door-to-frame connection is configured for removal and reinstallation, which supports service work and adjustments over the life of the cabinet. The manufacturer part number BPR8701G10 positively identifies this exact hinge, which helps installers match prior jobs and reorder the same component.
This Amerock semi-concealed face-frame hinge is a screw-on hinge, so it fastens to the cabinet with mechanical fasteners through the hinge plates, creating a solid connection between the steel hinge and the wooden cabinet parts. The screw size is 5/8 inch, which defines the depth of bite into the frame or door edge and helps match to common cabinet material thicknesses. The 1/4 inch overlay dimension guides horizontal layout on the frame, keeping the door edge positioned to that overlay target. The self-close function is integrated into the hinge mechanism, so once the door passes a certain point the hinge pulls it toward the frame, supporting consistent closing behavior on everyday use.
This hinge falls under semi-concealed face-frame demountable hinges, so it is intended for cabinets with a face-frame construction where part of the hinge sits inside the opening and part shows on the frame edge. The 1/4 inch overlay specification directly sets the door overlap over the face frame, which matters on banks of doors where equal reveals and consistent overlay are required along an entire run. The 2-1/4 inch length dimension gives a sense of how much vertical door edge and frame edge will be used, which can help when planning multiple hinges on taller doors so that spacing remains even. The 1-1/2 inch width defines how far the hinge body spreads across the frame, which helps the installer judge clearances to adjacent doors, face-frame stiles, or moldings while keeping the hardware properly seated.
The self-close action in this hinge is built into the mechanism, providing a controlled pull toward the frame as the door nears the closed position, which reduces the chance of doors drifting partially open after use. The double demountable configuration describes how both the door and frame sides are formed for demountable engagement, which allows doors to be removed and reattached within that system without changing the basic hinge footprint. The steel construction supports the repeated cycles of self-closing and demounting, giving the structure needed for everyday cabinet door operation. The satin nickel finish also plays a role beyond appearance, pairing this hinge with satin nickel pulls or knobs visually so the exposed semi-concealed portions match surrounding decorative hardware.
The Amerock self-close 1/4 inch overlay hinge is specified for 1/4 inch overlay doors on face-frame cabinets, so it supports layouts where the door partially overlaps the frame.
The Amerock self-close feature pulls the door toward the frame as it nears closing, which promotes consistent shut doors after normal use without requiring a hard push.
The double demountable hinge design allows the door and frame sides to engage within a demountable system, which supports removing and reinstalling doors using that configuration.
The 1-3/8 inch projection indicates how the hinge swings the door away from the frame, which affects clearances to adjacent doors, walls, or interior components during opening.
The 2-1/4 inch length and 1-1/2 inch width define the hinge footprint, which helps plan screw locations along the door edge and frame stile.
The Amerock BPR8701G10 hinge is made from steel with a satin nickel finish, which combines structural metal support with a neutral metallic appearance.
The Amerock self-close 1/4 inch overlay hinge, model BPR8701G10, pairs a steel semi-concealed body with a satin nickel finish, which aligns with face-frame cabinet projects using 1/4 inch overlay doors. The combination of self-close action, double demountable configuration, and defined 2-1/4 inch by 1-1/2 inch hinge footprint gives clear performance and layout parameters. For cabinet work matching satin nickel hardware and 1/4 inch overlay door conditions, this hinge offers a defined option for planning door alignment and closing behavior.
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