Converting Cabinet Doors To Hidden Hinges

Step 2 position the european hinge template on the upper inside of the door where the top hinge is to be located.

Converting cabinet doors to hidden hinges.

Using the screwdriver unscrew the hinges holding the cabinet doors to the cabinet and remove the doors. Fasten the screws securing the hinge to the frame. Slide the door back onto the slot of the new hinge and secure the door using a phillips screwdriver. Open the cabinet door and use a phillips screwdriver to remove the screws from the current hinges.

Mark a spot 1 2 inch over from the back edge at each point. If you already have european style concealed hinges on your cabinets you can probably replace them with soft close models. 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.

Place the new hinges into the mortises from the old hinges. Only do one door at a time so you don t lose track of which door goes where. This is the center point for the door side of your hinge. Blum s blumotion salice s silentia and grass s tec may do the trick.

Before securing the hinge to the door make sure the flap that slides into the slot is completely in the slot so the door butts up tight against the barrel of the hinge. Place the old hinges aside. Unscrew the hinges from the cabinet doors using the screwdriver. Concealed cabinet hinges in 9 steps 1.

Then make marks across this line 3 inches from the top and bottom edges as shown. Soft close pistons built into the hinge cup or onto the arm ensure a slam free closure.