How To Install Hidden Hinge Doors

Use a combination square to mark a line on the back of the door parallel with the hinge side edge and inset inch.

How to install hidden hinge doors.

Now attach your hinges like shown using the included screws. Install hinges to door. A concealed hinge will be hidden from view but will require you to bore a hole in the cabinet door. Screw the hardware in place.

Trace an outline for the spring hardware on the bottom corner of the door and use a jigsaw to cut out a notch. Concealed cabinet hinges in 9 steps 1. Unlike traditional exterior butt hinges hidden hinges can adjust after installation to perfectly. 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. Insert the hinge cylinders into the holes. Also known as cup hinges or european hinges concealed hinges install on the inside of the door. Note that a self closing hinge does not close fully open doors but holds doors closed.

Removing old overlay hinges and replacing them with hidden hinges can give your kitchen a sleeker more modern look. Start by choosing what type of hinge you want to install. Then make marks across this line 3 inches from the top and bottom edges as shown. Then with the right hinges in hand follow the steps below to install them.

Attach doors to cabinet. There may be an easier way to do this but i think this works best for me. But with the right tools and accurate measurements you can easily install your own cabinet hinges. Install the pin on the door.

Tap the cylinders marked d into the hole in the door until the lip on the hinge is flush with the door. 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. Using hinges that are not only hidden but also self closing improves function and style. The other option is to use a suicide hinge up front.