ANN ARBOR, Mich. – This past fall, KraftMaid® Cabinetry has silenced slamming cabinet doors with the launch of the Whisper Touch™ hinge. The soft-close feature is incorporated into the actual hinge, unlike other silencing products that require theinstallation of an accessory device at the jobsite. By removing the need for the extra device, the cabinet architecture has a cleaner overall appearance when the door is open, the need for field installation is eliminated, and costs associated with an extra device and cabinetry repair can be reduced.
“Whether you're looking to prevent harm to little fingers, reduce cabinet wear and tear, or avoid the thud of slamming doors, the Whisper Touch hinge is a perfect addition to cabinets,” says Sarah Reep, director of designer relations and education at KraftMaid Cabinetry. “Soft-close hinges can transform a kitchen’s environment from calamity to calm.”
The Whisper Touch hinge follows the soft-close drawer launched by KraftMaid, which standardized soft-close hinges within the industry, is built into the runner system and prevents the drawer from slamming shut. The device has become standard on most semi-custom and custom cabinetry.
