To adjust this type of hinge loosen the correct screws and push the entire hinge plate in the correct direction before tightening the screw again.
How to hinge a cabinet door.
Insert the hinge cups and drill wood screws into the screw holes.
The hinge cup refers to the convex cup like part of the concealed hinge that goes inside of the bored hole in the door.
These are often called european hinges.
Semi concealed hinges show a portion of the hinge while the rest is concealed inside the cabinet.
Tap in the hinges and screw them to the door with the provided screws and then set the door in place on the front of the cabinet level it and mark the holes for the hinge screws.
A traditional hinge has two flat plates and may be partially or fully visible.
Use a finish nail or an awl to mark the screw locations.
Concealed hinges not visible from the outside of the cabinet when the door is closed.
First determine what kind of hinge is installed on your cabinet.
Line the straight edge 1 4 inch from the edge of the cabinet door opening and mark the placement for the hinges 2 inches from the top and bottom.
Wrap around hinges a portion of the hinge is bent to wrap around the door.
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.
Fit the cup of the hinge into the hole so the screwholes are flush against the surface of the cabinet door.
A partial wraparound hinge will wrap around the door and have a plain flat leaf for the cabinet so it can be used on a frameless cabinet.
A wraparound is a style of hinge where the leaves are formed to wrap around the edge of the door and or the cabinet side or face frame.
Have someone help you hang the door.
Affix the hinges to the cabinet using a screwdriver.
The easiest way to place hinges in a consistent manner and keep your cabinet doors straight is to use a straight edge.