How To Hinge A Cabinet Door

Have someone help you hang the door.

How to hinge a cabinet door.

First determine what kind of hinge is installed on your cabinet. Fit the cup of the hinge into the hole so the screwholes are flush against the surface of the 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. 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.

These are often called european hinges. 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. Insert the hinge cups and drill wood screws into the screw holes. 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.

A traditional hinge has two flat plates and may be partially or fully visible. Wrap around hinges a portion of the hinge is bent to wrap around the door. The easiest way to place hinges in a consistent manner and keep your cabinet doors straight is to use a straight edge. 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 wraparound is a style of hinge where the leaves are formed to wrap around the edge of the door and or the cabinet side or face frame. Use a finish nail or an awl to mark the screw locations. Affix the hinges to the cabinet using a screwdriver. 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. Position the new hinges an equal distance from the top and bottom of the door.