How To Install Hidden Hinge Doors

The other option is to use a suicide hinge up front.

How to install hidden hinge doors.

Note that a self closing hinge does not close fully open doors but holds doors closed. Install hinges to door. A concealed hinge will be hidden from view but will require you to bore a hole in the cabinet door. Removing old overlay hinges and replacing them with hidden hinges can give your kitchen a sleeker more modern look.

Also known as cup hinges or european hinges concealed hinges install on the inside of the door. Install the pin on the door. Hidden hinges have four round cylinders. Then make marks across this line 3 inches from the top and bottom edges as shown.

There may be an easier way to do this but i think this works best for me. Start by choosing what type of hinge you want to install. Using hinges that are not only hidden but also self closing improves function and style. Then with the right hinges in hand follow the steps below to install them.

Trace an outline for the spring hardware on the bottom corner of the door and use a jigsaw to cut out a notch. Attach doors to cabinet. Tap the cylinders marked d into the hole in the door until the lip on the hinge is flush with the door. Now attach your hinges like shown using the included screws.

Unlike traditional exterior butt hinges hidden hinges can adjust after installation to perfectly. Screw the hardware in place. 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. So instead of external hinges you get hidden hinges that pull the door away from the body like they should.

Step 3 attach the spring photo by anthony tieuli. Concealed cabinet hinges in 9 steps 1. Mark the door ryan benyi. Use a combination square to mark a line on the back of the door parallel with the hinge side edge and inset inch.