How To Hinge A Cabinet Door

To adjust this type of hinge loosen the correct screws and push the entire hinge plate in the correct direction before tightening the screw again.

How to hinge a cabinet door.

Use a finish nail or an awl to mark the screw locations. The easiest way to place hinges in a consistent manner and keep your cabinet doors straight is to use a straight edge. Line the straight edge 1 4 inch from the edge of the cabinet door opening and mark the placement for the hinges 2 inches from the top and bottom. If you attach the hinges to the inside of the cabinet the door will have to be open so having someone hold it while you insert the screws will help a lot.

Position the new hinges an equal distance from the top and bottom of the door. Fit the cup of the hinge into the hole so the screwholes are flush against the surface of the cabinet door. This is the part where you have to move the door and use your own judgment to align the door straight. Tap in the hinges and screw them to the door with the provided screws and then set the door in place on the front of the cabinet level it and mark the holes for the hinge screws.

A partial wraparound hinge will wrap around the door and have a plain flat leaf for the cabinet so it can be used on a frameless cabinet. Semi concealed hinges show a portion of the hinge while the rest is concealed inside the cabinet. Affix the hinges to the cabinet using a screwdriver. Use a cabinet and drawer installation template to ensure that all of the knobs and or handles are in the exact location on all doors and drawers.

Insert the hinge cups and drill wood screws into the screw holes. A traditional hinge has two flat plates and may be partially or fully visible. Concealed hinges not visible from the outside of the cabinet when the door is closed. First determine what kind of hinge is installed on your cabinet.

These are often called european hinges. The hinge cup refers to the convex cup like part of the concealed hinge that goes inside of the bored hole in the door.