How to adjust kitchen cabinet doors that won’t close
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- čas přidán 14. 07. 2020
- I'll show you how to adjust your kitchen cabinet hinges, if your doors aren’t lining up, if they won’t close properly or you are installing new hinges, here is a 4 minute video showing you how to make adjustments and get your kitchen cupboards closing right.
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Adjusting kitchen cabinet hinges is a pretty common maintenance task, and once you now how it's quick and easy to do, and it improves the look of your kitchen!
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✨Thankfully I found this video after spending several frustrating hours trying to adjust 2 newly installed hinges on a bi-fold kitchen cabinet door.
After all my searching, this IS definitely the BEST video!
Thank you so much for posting. Your explanations, tips and demonstrations were so clear, concise and easy to follow.
I am feeling very accomplished with my DIY, and the door is now positioned perfectly. ✨
That’s awesome Kanksha, well done! …and thanks for letting me know it was helpful 🤙 Kent
I never thought I'd be searching this vid in my young age to fix my cabinets lol. Thank you very much! Now I only need a screw driver. This video made me realized that basic tools are must have in a household
Hey /sheet, yeah for sure, a few basic tools keeps us outa trouble, I do love buying a new tool for every project though = unhealthy obsession 😂 cheers mate, Kent
Wrong hinges
Best hinge adjustment video available!
Hey Fran, that’s very kind of you, thanks for the lovely comment - glad it helped👍Kent
Just used this to fix an under-sink storage cabinet I bought! I’m new to DIY so this was such a great video to teach me some tips!! Thank you
You are very welcome Liam, Thanks for the comment and good luck with your project 👍 Kent
Excellent. You have covered every problem most of us have over time. 👍 Good teacher . Clear calm and uncomplicated.
I’ve subscribed. Look forward to watching and learning from all your links. Many thanks.
Thanks for that compliment John, you are very kind to give your time and such a warm review. Good to have you on board👍😊 Kent
@@InspireDIY Hi, just subscribed your channel, pls can you do a video about how to removed the hinges from being screwed... same this cabinet hinges your using as sample, pls. thank you
I've watched so many and each one has left me more confused, best video I've come across so easy to follow! Going to try this again tomorrow for the 10th time, feeling optimistic after watching this
Oh thanks Blank Canvas, that’s a lovely comment to make🤙 best of luck, Kent
OMG. Thank you Thank you. What you did at 3.45 minutes is just what I needed to know. Now the cabinet door closes properly. We all needed to know this.
Hey that’s awesome, thanks for letting me know GWP, 👍Kent
I’m so glad to see this! I really struggle with these hinges and can never get them right. Thanks so much!
Hey that’s awesome Debra, I’m glad this video helped - sometimes a demonstration is all we need.. cheers for letting me know👍Kent
Thanks! This video was helpful! Now I have a good idea on what I need to do. It also helps that you're easy on the eyes when watching the video!
Thanks furrdog31, I'm glad it helped 👍 Kent
Best video on cabinet door adjustment... Straight to the point, clear and comprehensive. Thankyou!!
Hey Rs, that’s very kind of you to say ..thank you🙂 Kent
All adjustments necessary, so glad I found this video, thank you!
You’re very welcome Tomas, I’m glad it helped👍 Kent
THANK YOU!! I followed your instructions to replace and aligned my kitchen cabinet door hinges successfully. Wifey is happy 😁🤗👍🙏
Well don Ken, thats awesome! thanks for letting me know😉 Kent
Perfect. Clear and concise description and demonstration. No messing about. Subscribed!
Thanks Sharp Cheddar🤙 great to have you join me mate, Kent
Best video on hinge adjustment so far.
Fantastically helpful video. I would have ripped the door off the cabinet if I had not first watched this video. Door fixed in about 5 minutes! Thanks a lot!
Good on you Philip👌 I’m glad it helped mate. Kent
Thank you so much for this! I could never figure out how these hinges work. After watching your video, I understand them completely and can adjust them easily.
Hey Brdstfff, that’s awesome, I’m glad it helped 🤙 Kent
Omg thank you so much for this video. I had a cabinet that hung for years and now I’ve fixed it!!
Hey Andrew, we’ll done mate, and thanks for letting me know it helped🤙Kent
Thanks! I had a door on my IKEA Billy cabinet that wouldn’t shut flush with the other. Watched your video, made the adjustment, and it’s now perfect. Took me maybe 60 seconds, tops! Thanks again!!
That’s awesome cammi, we’ll done mate🤙 Kent
Brilliant video - so helpful and instructive. Sorted my non-closing hinges in a matter of minutes and got the door straightened
Well done Simon, I’m glad it helped mate 🤙Kent
I’m a fan of the way you present!
Totally repaired my three kitchen closetdoors in minutes!! Thanks!
What a champ you are Jeanette! well done mate 👌Kent
Thank you from Canada, for a simple-to-follow tutorial. 👍
You are very welcome Elizabeth,. I'm glad it helped👍 Kent
Simple, clear explanation and demo. Thank you 👍😊
You're welcome Tamilarasan, I'm glad it helped 👍 Kent
Thanks, you helped me clear in the USA! I appreciated the concise presentation, Thanks.
Thanks for the feedback Christopher, I'm glad it helped you out🤙 Kent
Excellent - properly adjusted all my kitchen cabinet doors - thanks!
That's awesome Shirley, thanks for the comment, I'm glad it helped! 👍Kent
Thank you! This is the video that has helped me the most! Really appreciate your help.
Thanks Rebecca, that's nice feedback, Kent
Thanks for posting a simple straight forward guide.
You are very welcome David, which adjustment did you use?? Kent
THANK YOU!! Just installed ikea kallax doors & one wasn’t fully closing, it was popping back open a little bit, took 2 seconds to adjust it after watching this video & now the door is perfectly seated 😊
Well done Shania, chalk that up to win! cheers, Kent
Thank you ! Simple explanations direct to the point, easy to understand. First video in the search for my problem and I got the right one.
Glad it helped Indrani, thanks for the nice comment 🙂 Kent
Thank you So Much…I just finished painting Cabinets and alignment issues when installing them back. Much Thanks I’ve subscribed
Oh good stuff Godfrey, great to have you on board🤙Kent
Thanks, mate! Breaking it down like that was really helpful.
Thanks for the feedback Edmund - appreciate it 👌, glad it helped. Kent
Clear, easy, and to the point. And that next size up screw tip is a life saver. Many thanks, mate.
Oh that's a great response Nasser, thanks! makes it all worthwhile knowing it helped you out. Good stuff👍 Kent
Am curious.. which hinge adjustment where you searching for/needing??
@@InspireDIY @Inspire DIY well my cabinet doors would not shut (bounce back). So, that is sorted now thanks to your video. The bonus was I also learned how overcome the problem of screws spinning without tightening.
Most people don't know how to deliver information in a concise and clear manner like you do. Hats off to you, sir.
Cheers Nasser. It's all a learning curve for me to, glad it helped - well done mate 👍. Kent
That was clear and easy. I've got 2 kitchen doors sitting off line, so I now know how to fix them.
That’s awesome Lorraine, thanks for the lovely comment! let us know how you get on🤙 Kent
Fantastic explanation! And so calm! Made me feel like I could do this. Those screws have always baffled. Thanks
Thank you Nanci, lovely comment 😊 cheers, Kent
Thanks dude even though I overtightened and fucked up my screws also lost one for the hinges this still was enough to make it work on my first cupboard ! Really easy to understand and well made video that even novices can understand.
ahh well done Eistee, who needs all the screws right? good on ya mate, Kent
Perfect video as I have these issues on 2 kitchen cabinet doors... Thank you for a straightforward explanation!
Well I’m glad it helped you out Paula, well done. Kent
This is a great tutorial! I have a carousel cabinet door that wouldn't close at the bottom but would at the top. Tried to ignore it but couldn't. Although this vid doesn't cover the issue I had, it gave great insight on adjusting hinges to be able to fix it. Thanks for your help 👊
Well done Pigpoggot👌 good on you, Kent
EXCELLENT , Thanks.
Explained well and slow so don't miss anything and no need to play back and watch.. I am trying to adjustment for Made to measure Storage Cabinet (total 5 screws ) . struggling to do the adjustment
Thanks for the feedback senthilonetwo, glad it helped! ..good luck with your kitset cabinet 👍, Kent
A perfect video- clear concise- job done ! Thanks!
Hey John, very kind words mate, thanks for commenting. 👍Kent
Thank you. Most enlightening and your advice worked. I thought the cabinet needed new soft close hinges.
Glad it helped Derek. Cheers👍Kent
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this is the best video about how to adjust kitchen cabinet doors. It's concise and get the points. thank you!
Thanks Steven, very kind! Kent
Excellent exactly what I needed with a glass door book case I was blanking so I am grateful to find your Video! Cheers!
well done Michelle, hope it goes well. Kent
Excellent video thank you. Clear explanations for each type of adjustment, spot on!
Cheers Warren, lovely comment mate - thanks🤙 Kent
Clear and slow speech - not rushed. Excellent.
Thanks for the favorable comment Michael, appreciate it 👍
Very useful information and clearly presented. Thanks for the video.
You are welcome Michael. Thanks for leaving a lovely comment 👍 Kent
Benefitted enormously from this video. Thanks. You're such an angel, Kent Thomas.
Thanks For the lovely comment Anil👍 Kent
Just a quick Thank you as I just fixed my cabinet doors with your tips! For “not closing” problem I found turning the middle screw a few more times may load the spring a bit more and it feels “sharp” when closing.
Well done Upton, cheers, Kent
Useful and I like your calm demeanor.
Thanks Katy, you’re very kind 🙂 Kent
What a tremendously helpful video - concise and detailed at the same time. Thank you so much.
Thanks for the lovely comment Winip😉 very kind. Kent
Thank you for explaining it very clearly
You’re welcome Nancy👍 cheers, Kent
Thanks a lot for explaining in very easy steps.
you are most welcome, Kent
Many thanks for your easy to follow instructions with pictures.
You’re welcome 🤙 Kent
Thank you so much, you solved my problem with kitchen cabinets I had. you are awesome and way of explaining is very professional.
Thanks Naz. Appreciate the lovely comment🤙 Kent
Thank you for the clear and concise instructions! Made the adjustments and now my cupboard door is closing. 😊
Glad it helped Melody, add that to your DIY knowledge bank👌. Cheers, Kent
So easy. I love this guy!
Haha thanks FunctionForm, that's very kind of you to say😊. Your comments are welcome anytime if they are all this good😂 Kent
Very informative and usefull video. Very nice. I am facing a problem from yesterday wid my wardrobe door. Now its fixed after watched your video. Thanks 👍
Hey Imsainiuk, that’s great👍I’m glad it helped you out. Kent
Just what I was looking for !!! Thank-you!
That’s awesome Janet, best of luck 👍 Kent
That's the best explaination yet. Thank you.
Thanks so much for the nice comment Lorna, I appreciate it. 👍 Kent
great job. going to try some adjusting this wknd.
Good on you Jan, let us know how you get on👍 Kent
Nice simple instructions, really good thanks
Cheers Vibeflyer, glad it helped 👍 Kent
excellent description of hinge adjustments. 👍
Thanks Tom, I hope it helped mate🤙 Kent
Wow that is amazing. I have been trying to figure this out for years and not until I came here did the answer come. Thanks from the UK.
Well done Rayblondie, glad I could help you out👌 cheers, Kent
Thank you!
Thank you you're the only person I found to help me.. Mine were wardrobe doors though All fixed and perfect now thank you.❤
That’s awesome, i’m glad it helped you out😉Kent
Great video. Would like to add that very often if the door is located next to a sink it will often fail to close because of corrosion of the hinge pivot points and spring. Check your other doors and see how much tension they close with. The problem hinges should have about the same amount of force as the others. If they don't, take the door off and spray the the pivot points and springs with wd 40 or electrical contact cleaner. Work the hinges back and forth until they easily snap open and shut. Should be good for another 10 years.
That’s an awesome tip Vic. Well done mate, thanks for sharing it👌Kent
This seems to be my exact problem. Extending the hinges outwards as suggested in the video didn’t do the trick, and the problematic door is beneath the sink. I’ll try this next. Cheers to the both of you.
Update edit:
Sort of right. When I removed the door to inspect the hinges and flicked them a couple times it turned out a small part was coming loose at one of them, which prevented the shut. I removed the small part and increased the pressure of the upper hinge to compensate and it shuts again.
Really helpful. Thanks.
Thanks Matthew, I'm glad it helped👌
Wonderful info..many thanks Aussie.
Lovely comment😉 thanks budway. Kent
Thank you so much, my doors don’t close and you have explained what to do beautifully
Thanks for that feedback Ana.. I'm glad it helped 👍 Kent
#4 See I messed with those screws and thought it was adjusting something else. You made me take a second look and now my door shuts. Thank you so much!
Note: I had to go clockwise. mine 100% was binding and I had shaved a bit off the back to make it work but it still wasnt
Well done dosmastrify 🤙nailed it! Or screwed it I should say🙄 Kent
Thank you very much for taking the time to plan and make this video.
You are welcome Marty, thanks for the comment, I hope the video helped. Kent
@@InspireDIY I still couldn't get the door to close. It sticks out about 4 inches, A freind and handyman I called came over and said the brackets are bent, Bummer.
worked first time! Thank you
Well done scott🤙 good job
Good work
THANKYOU! I was not sure why my cabinet door was not closing fully you saved my sanity!
Sanity still intact, well done mate👍 Kent
Thanks so much. I was stumped with #4.
Hey Tinchote, that’s cool… glad it helped👍Kent
Excellent video. Covers what others don't.
Thank you.
Glad it was helpful👍 Kent
It took me a minute to get it but they are all fixed now. Thank you!
That's a win Karen! no-one was timing you, well done mate. Kent
Very clear and very helpful. Thank you so much Sir.
Hey Amadeus, you are very welcome mate🤙 Kent
Your video sorted out my problem for a bathroom cabinet, and an IKEA cabinet. Thank you so much.
The IKEA one now closes properly without scraping on the drawer below it, but is misaligned from that drawer by about 2 mm (giving my OCD a bit of a problem). The adjustments to shift left / right are at their limit. Whatever ... I'll just put it down to a flaw in the manufacture. I feel better if there's something to blame! 😂
Good on you Michael, well done! (And all the best tradesmen blame their tools too🤙) cheers, Kent
another great video- perfectly explained and demonstrated!
Thanks Christopher, that’s very kind mate🤙 appreciate it. Kent
#4 Just saved my day. Thanks.
That's awesome.. it's so easy and it makes a difference hey! Well done😊
Thanks for this great video!
You are very welcome, thanks for the nice comment🙂🤙Kent
Great video! Much appreciated!
Cheers Greg. Kent
This video solved my problem. Thank you
That's awesome, cheers for letting me know Andrew, Kent
Thank You very much, I have been trying to sort out my wonky doors for ages, one even fell off because I was doing it all wrong. Very clever these hinges aren't they !.
Hey Foster rose, you’re right, they are a clever piece of engineering. Thanks for the nice comment 👍 Kent
Top advice extremely well presented. Kiwi too! Cheers, Cuz!
Hey cuz, that kiwi accent is unmistakable huh! thanks for kind comment Greg, Kent
Great video - Thank you! It was very concise and clear. I am having a hard time getting the cabinet door to raise and lower. I loosened all 4 of the screws but when I try to life the door up to adjust it won't move. Any suggestions?
Hey Kerry, I'm not sure about that one🤷♂️, are the hinges stuck to the cabinet surface (to paint or glue)? maybe gently pry up the hinge with a flat screwdriver once screws are loose and see if they release. Please let me know what you figure out.. no doubt someone else will be having the same trouble too, thanks👍, Kent
Thank you so much very helpful and useful information😃👍
You’re welcome Jennifer, glad it helped! Thanks for the lovely comment 👍Kent
Thank you. This video helped me to adjust my ktichen cabinet door that would not close
Well done Aida, I’m glad it helped mate🤙 Kent
Excellent video. many thanks
You’re welcome mate👍Kent
Thank you!!!
I don’t do any kind of fixing or renovating but this helped so much and for that sir you have gained a sub
God stuff Jeremy, great to have you on board👍 Kent
Wonderful video. Thanks
Ahh that’s a lovely comment mate, thank you Roop 🙏 Kent
Excellent video!
Thanks for the lovely comment mate🤙 Kent
Excellent. Clear no waffle.
Thanks for the lovely comment Brian 🤙Kent
Awesome video thanks just what I needed
Glad it helped Michelle, 👍Kent
Worked. Thanks 👍
Good stuff YY L, and thanks for letting me know mate🤙Kent
very clear instructions, thanks…a lot
Hey Flo, you’re very welcome mate, I’m glad it helped👌Kent
Thank you! This saved my ikea kallax doors!!!
Oh that’s awesome Danni, thanks for letting us know👍 Kent
great video this is exactly what I was looking for.
Hey, that’s awesome Maureen, I glad it helped👍Kent