Changing Hinges On Kitchen Cabinets

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Changing hinges on kitchen cabinets. It s definitely possible to change out the hinges without redoing the cabinets you would just have to make sure that the holes on the frames where the old hinges were are able to be filled and touched up so that they re not obvious. Here is one solution to the problem without having to drill new holes. Measure 3 4 above the old single screw hole and mark a line as well as 3 4 below.

Set a combination square at the 2 inch mark. Remove the hinge from the face frame and prepare the frame to receive new screws from the new hinges. Then install the mounting brackets on the inside of the cabinet using the same steps.

Place the cabinet template against the inside of the cabinet. New hinges often are not an exact fit. A towel is all you will need.

Use either a screwdriver or a drill with a screwdriver bit 1 x research sourcestep 2 remove the door step 3 unscrew the part of each hinge that attaches to the cabinet frame using either a screwdriver or a drill. Use a finish nail or an awl to mark the screw locations. Make sure the placement of the hinge lines up with the hinges on the door.

Position the new hinges an equal distance from the top and bottom of the door. Repeat the process to transfer the template onto the cabinet and tap or mark it. Pre drill with a 3 32 drill bit to prevent splitting or breaking the head off the screw when securing the new hinge.

Step 1 unscrew the part of each hinge that attaches to the door.