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Here we'll cover some general measurements for our hinges and how you can fit them. This is only an example piece and if you have purchased a hinge from us we suggest that you look on the specific hinge product page to find detailed drawings that can help you with specific measurements. You can also find a handy video guide to help illustrate at the bottom of this article.
The first thing you should consider is the number of hinges that you'll need for your door, some larger doors may require up to 5 hinges to open properly, the diagram featured here shows you the recommended number of hinges based on the size and weight of your door.
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You should then check the diameter of the hole in the door that your current hinge sits in, these are usually 26mm, 35mm or 40mm, if you're installing a new hinge you'll need one of our hinge hole cutters(also available in 26mm and 40mm varieties). If you're installing a new hinge you should drill a correctly sized hole on the door using one of our hole cutter attachments, you'll need to measure 21.5mm inwards from the edge of the door - this leaves the hole 4mm from the edge of the door - then the hole will need to be 12mm deep for the hinge cup to sit flush. When you place the hinge into the cup hole, insert the screws to attach it fully. Please note, measurements for our 26mm and 40mm cup hole hinges may vary.
For Full & Half Overlay hinge applications the mounting plate hole positions should be 37mm in from the front edge of the cabinet side, the vertical centres between the 2 plate holes should be 32mm apart.
For Inset hinge applications the mounting plate hole positions should be 37mm + door thickness + 1mm for the door to be flush with the front edge of the cabinet side, the vertical centres between the 2 plates holes should be 32mm apart.
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If using the pre-mounted euro screws you will need a 5mm diameter 10mm deep hole and using wood screws a 1.5mm (1/16”) pilot hole or bradawl to mark position.
For Clip-On hinges you will simply need to line the hinge up with the mounting plate and push it on, it should 'clip' when it's connected. You'll need to do this with all of the hinges on the door, bear in mind the position of the other hinges further down the door, it is often a good idea to line them all up in one go before clipping the first one on.
For Slide-On hinges you will have to position the hinge on top of the mounting plate and then secure it with the screw on top, again make sure that you do this with all the hinges and ensure that they all line up before securing the first one.
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Should the door not line up with the carcass or other doors perfectly, your hinge has a Vertical Adjustment which enables you to move the door up and down by +/- 2mm in order to line it up at the top, you will find a screw to do this on the hinge.
Your hinge will also have a Lateral adjustment which allows you to angle the door slightly by +/- 2mm in order to line it up with any other doors on the cabinet - you will find a screw to do this on the hinge.
For Horizontal adjustment on our Tutti concealed hinges you can again adjust the hinge to move the door in and out in order to ensure that the door will align with any other doors on the cupboard - you will find a screw to do this on the hinge.
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Loose or badly fitting kitchen cabinet doors are a common problem. Most cupboards these days use a concealed steel hinge which are sprung so the door stays closed without the need for any catch. They are fairly easy to adjust if you understand how they work.
Whilst various brands will vary slightly essentially they come in two parts one screws to the door with two door holding screws. The other part screws to the cupboard frame with two cupboard holding screws.
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They slot together and are held in place with a locking screw which tightens up to hold the door in place. Some more modern hinges also have a sprung loaded quick release catch so you can remove the door simply by pulling back the catch.
1 Make sure the locking screw C is tight. If this has come loose the door may have slid in or out from its original position as the two parts of the hinge slide against each other. When the door is open as shown aim for approx. a 1mm gap between the door and the cupboard.
2 If this doesn't fix the looseness check the fixed door screws A and the adjustable cupboard screws B Tighten these up. If they won't tighten you may need to discard the original screws and replace them with fatter or longer ones. Make sure longer ones aren't so long that they go right through the wood. Sometimes you may need to fill the holes with good quality two part wood filler to get a good tight connection. (if using filler drill a pilot hole before screwing back in to the filler)
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They are usually in slotted holes which mean and you can adjust up or down by a few mm. Then tighten back up
2 Adjust the doors side to side slightly by turning the adjusting screw D on BOTH hinges on each door. You may have to slightly release the locking screw C to do this. Make sure it's tight afterwards.
3 Adjust the angle of a cabinet door with the adjusting screw D but this time only screw either the top or bottom screw. For a bigger adjustment screw the top one way and the bottom the other!!!! You may need to slightly release the locking screw C to do this. Make sure it's tight afterwards.
How To Adjust Cabinet Doors
Look on the side where the hinges are as you close the door. The door may be touching the cupboard frame as it closes.(binding) To stop this you need to adjust the door out towards you slightly. Unscrew the locking screw C on both hinges. The door can now slide in and out a little. Pull it towards you slightly and re-tighten.This article was co-authored by Ryaan Tuttle. Ryaan Tuttle is a Home Improvement Specialist and the CEO of Best Handyman, Inc. in Boston, Massachusetts. With over 17 years of experience, he specializes in building home service businesses, focusing on creating scalable and efficient brands. With the help of his global team, the companies have achieved over 10+ million in sales and received recognition through magazine features, and enjoy partnerships with and Jobber field service software. Boston Magazine and LocalBest.com have named Best Handyman Boston the Best Handyman in Boston. Ryaan holds Construction Supervisor and Home Improvement Contractor Licenses.
Installing cabinet hinges correctly is critical when you’re attaching cabinet doors so they’re properly aligned and open smoothly. But with the right tools and accurate measurements, you can easily install your own cabinet hinges. Start by choosing what type of hinge you want to install. A concealed hinge will be hidden from view but will require you to bore a hole in the cabinet door. A traditional hinge will be visible, but is easier to install and can add a decorative accent to your cabinet. Once you’ve selected your hinges, you can start measuring and installing them!
This article was co-authored by Ryaan Tuttle. Ryaan Tuttle is a Home Improvement Specialist and the CEO of Best Handyman, Inc. in Boston, Massachusetts. With over 17 years of experience, he specializes in building home service businesses, focusing on creating scalable and efficient brands. With the help of his global team, the companies have achieved over 10+ million in sales and received recognition through magazine features, and enjoy partnerships with and Jobber field service software. Boston Magazine and LocalBest.com have named Best Handyman Boston the Best Handyman in Boston. Ryaan holds Construction Supervisor and Home Improvement Contractor Licenses. This article has been viewed 147, 687 times.
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