How To Install A Cupboard Door Hinge

Then with the right hinges in hand follow the steps below to install them.

How to install a cupboard door hinge.

The template shown here costs under 5 at on amazon. Start by choosing what type of hinge you want to install. The hinges i m using are for frameless cabinets with inset doors. 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. With very limited choices in finishes. For years production style cabinets were manufactured across the u s.

A template makes the job go faster increases uniformity and reduces the chance for mistakes across the cabinet set. Use a finish nail or an awl to mark the screw locations. 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. Meanwhile traditional hinges that attach with wood screws create much more difficulty.

Whether you opt for brand new cabinets or refinishing your existing cabinets you can save a lot of money by installing them yourself. 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. But with the right tools and accurate measurements you can easily install your own cabinet hinges. If you have more than a few knobs or pulls to install use a template when you install cabinet hardware.

With these types of hinges you can easily remove the door and install. 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.