The hole in the hinge will usually be oblong to allow for adjustment later.
Tips to line up door hinges.
Line up the two hinge plates so that the ones on the door match the ones in the jamb.
Next align the hinges on your doors with the screw holes in your cabinets.
When you shut the door slowly it bends the hinge up and away from the side of the.
Use a nailset or other hard metal piece as a wedge.
Line up the hinges and hang the new door.
Pre drill for the screws the easiest way to get perfectly centered screws is to pre drill with one of these self centering bits.
Hold the door in place using blocks under the bottom to support it if necessary.
It should be perpendicular to the side of the door extending equally to the left and right side of the hinge.
Test the door to make sure it works and you re finished.
Place it between the hinge.
Door won t latch out of plumb jambs or a warped door can cause this.
Open the door and look at the hinge assembly inside the cabinet wall.
Using your drill drive one of the screws you just removed through the oblong hole in the hinge and into the pre drilled hole in the style.
Slide the hinge pins into place and remove the blocks from the door.
Use your screwdriver to adjust the hinge so it.
If the gap between the door and frame is not as even as you would like adjust it by bending the hinge a little.
Then you can drive a self drilling screw through the jamb with ease.
The drill bit is surrounded by a spring loaded guide that lines up the bit in the center.
Lay the old door back on top of the new one and then transfer your hinge mortise lock set mortises and door hole outlines.
Lifting the door can sometimes be enough to correct the alignment.
Focus on the screw in the bottom hinge that is nearest to the door bracket.
Each hinge plate should be held to the cabinet body by 2 4 screws.
To lift the door locate the hinge plate attached to the cabinet body.
Loosen without removing all the hinge plate screws for the door that you are working with.