How to adjust loose cabinet door hinges
A cabinet door that droops, swings open on its own, or does not close flush usually has a hinge that needs adjustment or tightening, not replacement. Most concealed European hinges have three points of adjustment that homeowners can address without any special tools.
What you'll learn
- The three adjustment screws on a concealed European hinge and what each one controls
- How to tighten a hinge cup that has pulled away from the door
- When hinge adjustment fixes the problem and when the hinge needs replacement
- How to tell if a drooping door is a hinge problem or a box problem
Step by step
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