How To Install A Cupboard Door Hinge

The hinges i m using are for frameless cabinets with inset doors.

How to install a cupboard door hinge.

For years production style cabinets were manufactured across the u s. Whether you opt for brand new cabinets or refinishing your existing cabinets you can save a lot of money by installing them yourself. Position the new hinges an equal distance from the top and bottom of the door. They are also available at any home center.

Mark the door ryan benyi. Meanwhile traditional hinges that attach with wood screws create much more difficulty. Installing cabinet hinges correctly is critical when you re attaching cabinet doors so they re properly aligned and open smoothly. With very limited choices in finishes.

In this video i am doing an update to my previous video where i showed you how to fix the holes on your cabinet doors when you are installing new hinges and. The template shown here costs under 5 at on amazon. 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. Start by choosing what type of hinge you want to install.

To find the hinge that will work with your door type consult the hinge company s online brochures and customer service line. A template makes the job go faster increases uniformity and reduces the chance for mistakes across the cabinet set. Hanging the doors involves attaching the hinges to the door determining how the door fits on the cabinet and aligning the door evenly on the cabinet. With these types of hinges you can easily remove the door and install.

Then with the right hinges in hand follow the steps below to install them. Use a finish nail or an awl to mark the screw locations. Concealed cabinet hinges in 9 steps 1.