How To Install Hidden Hinge Doors

Using the rest of the screws included with the hinge install the door to the cabinet getting it as close as possible to its correct vertical location.

How to install hidden hinge doors.

Removing old overlay hinges and replacing them with hidden hinges can give your kitchen a sleeker more modern look. So instead of external hinges you get hidden hinges that pull the door away from the body like they should. The socket placement will move your door over by inch so you may need to rip it down to get it to fit in the jamb. Step 3 attach the spring photo by anthony tieuli.

Install the pin on the door. Then with the right hinges in hand follow the steps below to install them. Concealed cabinet hinges in 9 steps 1. Using hinges that are not only hidden but also self closing improves function and style.

Now attach your hinges like shown using the included screws. Use a combination square to mark a line on the back of the door parallel with the hinge side edge and inset inch. Screw the hardware in place. Attach doors to cabinet.

Then make marks across this line 3 inches from the top and bottom edges as shown. Also known as cup hinges or european hinges concealed hinges install on the inside of the door. Start by choosing what type of hinge you want to install. Trace an outline for the spring hardware on the bottom corner of the door and use a jigsaw to cut out a notch.

Tap the cylinders marked d into the hole in the door until the lip on the hinge is flush with the door. There may be an easier way to do this but i think this works best for me. Unlike traditional exterior butt hinges hidden hinges can adjust after installation to perfectly. Note that a self closing hinge does not close fully open doors but holds doors closed.

But with the right tools and accurate measurements you can easily install your own cabinet hinges. The other option is to use a suicide hinge up front. Hidden hinges have four round cylinders. Insert the hinge cylinders into the holes.