How To Install The Hinges On A 3 Hinge Door

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How to install the hinges on a 3 hinge door.

To mount a regular door the most popular type of hinge is a butt hinge. Next you ll need one of these clever little jigs that come with the a large drill bit. Replace the hinge and install it in the recess using the screws and screwdriver. Remove the hinge and use the screwdriver to carefully indent the screws pencil markings.

Open and close the door to make sure the hinges work and the door is even. Trace around the hinge. Place the hinges on the door with the top hinge flush to the top mark and the bottom hinge flush with the bottom mark. Opening heights 7 6 1 16 through 10 0 two pair butt hinges from under head cl 9 3 4 top of door 9 5 8 from bottom of frame cl 10 3 8 bottom of door 9 5 8 due to the the.

If you have a third hinge typically used for heavy doors it will be placed directly in the middle of the other two hinges this will put it slightly off center. Press on the bars of the hinge to snap them into place on the mounting plates. Hook the hinges onto the mounting plates and snap them into place. Hold the door so it s in the open position and slide the hinges into the mounting plates.

Measure 10 inches from the bottom of the door and make a mark with the pencil. Paint or stain your cabinets. Install the other half of the hinge along the pencil markings on the door. Attach the screws and secure the door into it s hung hinges with the pins.

The 3 8 inch lip will fit perfectly into a dadoed edge on the edge of the. These hinges come with both removable and un removable pins. Connect the door to the doorframe by inserting the hinge pin source. I saved the touch up and top coat for after hinge installation a few scratches are inevitable prep for new hinges.

Choosing the right hinges for the job. Put your hinge in place on the door and the jamb and use a carpenters pencil to carefully trace around the hinge. Make another mark on the door through. Take down the cabinets and remove all existing hardware.