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Installing new cabinet doors isn't difficult, but plan
plenty of time so that the doors hang straight, are evenly
spaced, and operate smoothly. Attach the hardware to the
door first, then hang the door on the cabinet face frame.
You can work on the doors in your
kitchen, but protect them from scratches by using a soft
cloth or clamping them in an upright position. When
drilling pilot holes for the hinge screws, take care not
to drill all the way through the door! |
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Attach the hinges to the back of the new door, 2 inches
from the top and bottom. Use three hinges, evenly spaced,
if the door is taller than 30 inches. |
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Use masking tape to mark a reference line on the top face
frame rail -- this will help you keep the tops of the
doors all lined up. The door should be centered over the
door opening. |
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Position the door over the opening, aligning the top edge
with the tape reference line. Mark one hinge location on
the face frame with masking tape. |
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Open up the hinges and position the door against the edge
of the face frame so the hinges are aligned with the tape
marking the hinge locations. Drill pilot holes in the face
frame and anchor the hinges to the face frame with the
mounting screws, then remove the masking tape. |
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Attach door handles or knobs and any door catch hardware.
Follow the manufacturer's directions to install the
hardware. |
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RELATED PROJECTS
Replacing Hinges
Replacing Door Pulls
Installing Cabinet Drawer Fronts
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