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 include 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 Posi-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.