Cabinet Catches & Latches
Without a cabinet latch the insides of cabinets can become prey
to animals and children. Having a cabinet door latch keeps the
doors shut when they are supposed to be shut. Although cabinet
catches and latches seem simple enough, there are a variety
of types and each is suitable for different needs.
A spring-loaded cabinet latch is convenient because as soon
as you let go of the door it swings shut and the latch catches.
This might not be ideal if you have young children in the
house though. A magnetic childproof cabinet latch might be
better for individuals who have young children in the home.
It will keep your children safe from slamming doors and keep
little fingers from getting pinched in hinges. Safety cabinet
latches also prevent young children from getting into things
that are not safe for them. Any place that you store medicine,
cleaning materials or safe objects should have a child safety
latch to keep your children safe. Cabinet latch magnets are
also convenient for keeping doors open for a short period
of time. If you need to have your door open, the magnet on
the front of the door will be caught by a magnet and hold
it open temporarily.
Another latch and catch option is cabinet door touch latch
hardware. Touch latch hardware has a button on the outside
to release the latch so that you can open the door. When the
door shuts, it automatically latches shut again. This is another
option for people with young children. It is easy for adults
to open but will be hard for a young child to figure out on
their own.
There are many other types of latches to choose from including
a cabinet cup pull and latch and an insert cabinet door latch
and the self-latch cabinet lock. All of these and the others
that are available can be found in your local hardware store
or at home renovation stores. You can also buy catches and
latches to match your other hardware in your home. Whether
you are looking for a chrome cabinet latch, a cabinet latch
of plastic, or a stainless cabinet latch you can find hardware
that is suitable to you current hardware. If sturdiness and
a long life is one of your concerns a Posy-Lock cabinet latch
is made of quality material that you'll be more than satisfied
with. If your cabinets are stored outside, you may want to
consider investing in rust proof cabinet latching.
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