How To Install A Cupboard Door Hinge

Whether you opt for brand new cabinets or refinishing your existing cabinets you can save a lot of money by installing them yourself.

How to install a cupboard door hinge.

The hinges i m using are for frameless cabinets with inset doors. 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. Mark the door ryan benyi. For years production style cabinets were manufactured across the u s.

But with the right tools and accurate measurements you can easily install your own cabinet hinges. The template shown here costs under 5 at on amazon. If you have more than a few knobs or pulls to install use a template when you install cabinet hardware. 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.

Concealed cabinet hinges in 9 steps 1. You can sand and paint or stain old doors. Installing cabinet hinges correctly is critical when you re attaching cabinet doors so they re properly aligned and open smoothly. Then with the right hinges in hand follow the steps below to install them.

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. With very limited choices in finishes. Meanwhile traditional hinges that attach with wood screws create much more difficulty.

To find the hinge that will work with your door type consult the hinge company s online brochures and customer service line. Position the new hinges an equal distance from the top and bottom of the door. A template makes the job go faster increases uniformity and reduces the chance for mistakes across the cabinet set.