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Hinge position on kitchen doors.
Use a finish nail or an awl to mark the screw locations.
Press on the cabinet or drawer and a spring loaded plunger opens it.
The top hinge is a little closer to the top usually about 7 as it is always in tension with the forces applied.
Lay the hinge on the edge of the door with the bottom of the hinge on your mark.
Line the straight edge 1 4 inch from the edge of the cabinet door opening and mark the placement for the hinges 2 inches from the top and bottom.
Make another mark on the door through the center screw hole of the hinge and trace the outline of the hinge with.
Set a combination square at the 2 inch mark.
Door and drawer cabinet hardware placement is such an easy way to create a significant subtle style and functional impact on a space within your home.
The easiest way to place hinges in a consistent manner and keep your cabinet doors straight is to use a straight edge.
The lower hinge is usually about 10 from the bottom and it is always in compression with the forces applied to it.
Most cabinetry sans hardware uses a magnetic touch latch system to open and close the doors and drawers.
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Press again and a magnetic catcher holds it closed.
But this modern look comes at a price.
This keeps the top of the door from rubbing on the frame opposite the hinge.
Position the new hinges an equal distance from the top and bottom of the door.
How to fit or replace a kitchen hinge we take a look at the things you need to know when fitting or replacing a concealed hinge in your kitchen cupboard.