Should banquette piano hinge span the full lid?
What is this problem?
This is a recurring home & diy question: 2 separate Reddit threads asked a version of it on Oct 24, 2026, in r/DIY, r/HomeImprovement. It reached #4 in the daily ranking. The threads keep coming back to the same themes: banquette, full, hinge, length, mount, piano. That repetition is the signal — many people are hitting the same wall, so it's worth understanding before you post your own version.
How often does it come up?
| Date | Daily rank |
|---|---|
| Oct 24, 2026 | #4 |
Where is it being discussed?
- r/DIY: Should banquette piano hinge span the full lid?
- r/HomeImprovement: Does a banquette surface mount piano hinge need to span full length?
What's a sensible first step?
General home & diy checklist (not specific advice for this thread):
- Identify the problem precisely and take photos before touching anything.
- Turn off power/water/gas to the area if relevant, and wear basic PPE.
- Decide whether it's a cosmetic, functional or safety issue - safety issues go to a pro.