How To Hang Conceiled Door Hinges

Attaching traditional hinges 1.

How to hang conceiled door hinges.

Hold the hinge in place as a template and score around it using a utility knife image 2. Concealed cabinet hinges in 9 steps 1. Drill the cup holes. Drill these just 1 2 inch deep into the door.

If you have been following me on instagram bentswoodworking you will know that i am currently building come cabinets for a kitchen. Use a combination square to mark a line on the back of the door parallel with the hinge side edge and. Traditional hinges are mounted to the surface. Use a vise to steady your work as you install hinges.

For each door drill 3 holes for each concealed door hinge a large 35 mm hole with 2 offset holes above and below it on the left side 8 mm in diameter for the dowels and screw fasteners. Wrap the hinges around the cabinet so they re flush. To drill the flat bottomed hole for the cup you ll need a 35 millimeter forstner bit. Raise the door into position within the jamb.

I just love how this small change really makes the cabinets more upscale and modern. Here is what the cabinet doors look like now. Start by placing the hinges on the cabinet where you plan to. Choose a traditional hinge to add a stylistic detail to your cabinets.

As you can see we also painted them and added trim. Score all the way around three sides of the hinge. Tighten the screws and you are ready to hang the cabinets. Measure the spacing.

Clean out holes and press the hinges into place and lightly tap around the hinge until secured in place. In our demonstration we install a simple brass hinge in a piece of hard maple image 1. Wood shims can support the door at the bottom for clearance and the helper can aid in holding the door and maintaining its alignment as you secure the remaining hinge strap to the jamb. Replace your old cabinet hinges with concealed soft close blum overlay hinges and stop cabinet door slamming while hiding your hinges.

Install the hinge.