Fitting Concealed Hinges: A Step-by-Step Guide

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If you’re looking for a sleek and modern finish to your cabinets, concealed hinges are the way to go. They give a clean appearance to your cabinet doors and can be adjusted to ensure that they open and close smoothly. In this guide, we’ll take you through the steps of fitting concealed hinges.

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Step 1: Gather Your Tools and Materials

Before you start, make sure you have all the necessary tools and materials. You will need:- Concealed hinges- Drill- Screwdriver- Measuring tape- Pencil- Masking tape- Chisel- Hammer

Step 2: Measure and Mark the Hinge Position

Using your measuring tape, measure the distance from the top and bottom of the cabinet door to the center of the hinge cup. Mark this point with a pencil. Repeat this step for the other door.

Step 3: Drill Holes for the Hinge Cups

Using the drill, make a hole for the hinge cup at the marked position. The hole should be deep enough to accommodate the cup. Repeat this step for the other door.

Step 4: Insert the Hinge Cups

Insert the hinge cups into the holes you drilled in the previous step. Make sure they are flush with the surface of the door.

Step 5: Attach the Hinges to the Cabinet

Using the screws provided with the hinges, attach the hinges to the inside of the cabinet at the marked positions. Make sure they are level and flush with the surface of the cabinet.

Step 6: Adjust the Hinge Position

Using the adjustment screws on the hinges, adjust the position of the door until it is level and flush with the cabinet. Repeat this step for the other door.

Step 7: Mark the Location for the Mounting Plate

Using a pencil, mark the location for the mounting plate on the inside of the cabinet, directly opposite the hinge cup.

Step 8: Drill Holes for the Mounting Plate

Using the drill, make holes for the mounting plate at the marked position. Make sure the holes are deep enough to accommodate the screws.

Step 9: Attach the Mounting Plate

Using the screws provided with the mounting plate, attach the plate to the inside of the cabinet at the marked position.

Step 10: Attach the Door to the Hinges

Line up the hinge cup on the door with the hinge on the cabinet. Insert the hinge arm into the cup and snap it into place. Repeat this step for the other door.

Step 11: Test the Door

Open and close the door to test its movement. If it is not opening and closing smoothly, adjust the hinge position using the adjustment screws.

Step 12: Secure the Hinges to the Door

Using the screws provided with the hinges, secure the hinges to the door. Make sure they are flush with the surface of the door.

Step 13: Chisel Out the Mortise

If your cabinet has a frame, you will need to chisel out a mortise for the hinge plate. Use the chisel to remove the wood where the plate will sit.

Step 14: Attach the Hinge Plate to the Cabinet

Using the screws provided with the hinge plate, attach the plate to the inside of the cabinet at the mortise.

Step 15: Attach the Door to the Hinge Plate

Line up the hinge cup on the door with the hinge plate on the cabinet. Insert the hinge arm into the cup and snap it into place.

Step 16: Adjust the Door

Adjust the position of the door using the adjustment screws until it is level and flush with the cabinet.

Step 17: Test the Door