HOW TO SELECT
Partial
Inset Cabinets and Drawers
These
cabinets and drawers insert partially into the frame. Latches
can be installed following the same recommendations for partial and full overlay
cabinets and drawers. Keep in mind that two-piece
latches must be mounted further back on the frame to allow the cabinet door
or drawer to fully close. Some latches, like the Swivel
Latch than others and therefore, are easier to install on a variety of
cabinet styles.
Full
Inset Cabinets and Drawers
These
cabinets and drawers fully inset into the frames. (The faces of the drawers and
cabinets are flush with the frame. They present a very clean, streamlined look
but are sometimes difficult to latch. Since they inset completely into the frame
there is sometimes no surface to attach a latch unless the frame extends far
back enough to provide space for mounting. You may be able to use a Swivel
Latch or the one-piece Drawer
and Cabinet Latch.
Side-By-Side
Cabinets
For
cabinets with double
doors or side-by-side pulls you can use a lock that secures the handles of
the two doors together. Although you can get away without any installation, the
locks are always visible and are often more time consuming to operate.
SAFETY
LATCHES FOR OVENS, REFRIGERATORS AND OTHER APPLIANCES
Many
styles of latches are available to secure these common household appliances.
Most secure with double-sided adhesive. Be aware that certain latches were
designed specifically for ovens and appliances that generate heat and use a
special heat-resistant adhesive. Also, some styles attach at a 90 degree angle
while others must be mounted to a flat surface.
The
stovetop is another area of concern and a Stove
Guard will help keep tots from reaching this surface. It’s a clear,
plastic shield that mounts to the front, side or top of your stove. For the
stove knobs, you can use a cover that encloses
knobs and prevents them from turning or a lock
that installs underneath the knob that prevents knobs from turning.
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