How To Replace A Cupboard Door Hinge

Once the door hinge is out of the way carefully drill out the hole where the screw used to be.

How to replace a cupboard door hinge.

Step 2 position the european hinge template on the upper inside of the door where the top hinge is to be located. Position the new hinges an equal distance from the top and bottom of the door. Use a piece of masking tape to avoid leaving any sort of mark on your cabinets. Open the cabinet door and use a phillips screwdriver to remove the screws from the current hinges.

Slide the door back onto the slot of the new hinge and secure the door using a phillips screwdriver. Position the tape vertically and right up next to the hinge side of the door while it is closed. If the barrel screws are covered start by removing the cover to reveal the screws that will adjust the door horizontally and in and out. Pick a bit slightly smaller than the insert width for a tight fit.

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Fasten the screws securing the hinge to the frame. Use a finish nail or an awl to mark the screw locations. Place the old hinges aside. To make sure it stays centered start with 1 8 inch and work your way up.

Catches are fastened with two screws so replacing a damaged catch is simple. Others have magnetic or roller catches. Most newer cabinets have self closing hinges that hold the doors shut. The screw furthest away from the door will move the door in or out when adjusted.

Apply a piece of tape to the hinged side of the door. Try placing it above the lower hinge. Compare the drill bit width to the size of the insert to find which bit size to stop at. A catch that no longer keeps a door closed is either broken or out of adjustment.

Center the holes and use a phillips screwdriver or screw gun on low torque setting.