Kitchen cupboards

[jan5528]

The kitchen cupboards I have fitted have doors which no longer look level I know you are supposed to be able to level them up by the hinges but can anyone explain how
I would not want to
make them look worse

[simonruss]

basically see how much 'play' is in them and all you do is loosen the screws, move the door to where you want it then tighten. its trial and error.

[jan5528]

Thank you simonruss for your help I will try that
If I make a mess of it I will get a new one fitted

[Clanad]

Even here in the U.S. we find the "Euro" style hinges are being used. They allow the doors to be opened to at least 120 degrees to avoid stressing the hinge if the door is pushed arther than the usual 80 degree limit of older hinges.

Those types of hinges are seen here:
http://www.rockler.com/CategoryView.cfm?Cat_ID =55&gclid=CJbOxonzvZcCFQSwFQodJX-5SQ&cookietes t=1
If your's is one of these then there are often leveling adjustments within the screws in the body of the hinge. It's difficult to explain the rather easy adjustment not knowing the type of hinge you have.

Usually, it's not a good idea to loosen the hinge at the face of the door since resetting the screws in the wood doesn't work very well. If you find that's the only option, be sure to use a drop or two of common white carpenter's glue on the threads before re-screwing. This will helphold them...

Best of luck!

[simonruss]

my missus fitted our last set of cupboard doors, and believe me if she can do it then ANYONE can!!!!

[jan5528]

thanks all I am a going to have a try myself I am a female also and think that Iam capable enough to have a go

[Clanad]

After posting my first response, I found this video that may be of some help:

http://www.answerbag.com/articles/video/How-to -Adjust-European-Cabinet-Door-Hinges-for-Home- Improvement/493f06fb-69ca-df1e-f6c8-25ac68819a c6

Agai, good luck!

[buildersmate]

Quite a difficult concept to describe in a few words and having watched Clanad's video, I am not sure you will be any wiser.
I think you just have to try it. The hidden screw he talks about in the video is the one closer to the door - the one furthest away from the door separates the 2 metal parts of the hinge to physical remove the door. There is no need to touch this screw.
Turning the screw on the top hinge anticlockwise moves the top edge of the door. On a left-hand hinged door it will shift the whole door slightly clockwise (viewed from the front), on a right-hand hinged door the opposite will happen. Using this approach, you will find that you can relevel the door in relation to the frame.
If you want to move the whole door up or down, you loosen all the screws on the frame (2 screws per hinge). You only have to shift them about 1/2 turn. Then the whole door and hinges will move up / down within the limits of a slot shape in the hinges. Then retighten.