First measure the overlay. Simply measure the width of your cabinet door, and subtract the width of the opening. Divide by 2. My opening was 21”w my cabinets were 21.5”w so my overlay was ¼”. Some of the hinges are adjustable – spend the extra money and get the adjustable ones – you’ll need that feature, trust me! Check out my full blog post for where I bought mine.
Take down the cabinets and remove all existing hardware. Paint or stain your cabinets.
Next, you’ll need a precision mounter that comes with a large drill bit. Align the jig to the edge of the door, mark the center …
…. and drill your hole to the depth of the bit. This is the exact size for the hinge to fit in.
Now attach your new hinge with a few screws, and screw the hinge back to the frame. The other screws on the hinge allow you to adjust the cabinet door side to side and up a down a bit – use your adjustments to get your doors level.
And wa-lah, new kitchen cabinet hinges. – tucked inside …
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