How to Install Simple Cabinet Hardware | This First House

Contractor Zack Dettmore shows a homeowner how to install simple cabinet hardware that can be adjusted for a perfect fit. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. With so many types of cabinet hardware available, it might seem more complicated than it is. But those cabinets with European hinges (also known as cup hinges) are simple to install and make adjusting the doors quick and easy. Contractor Zack Dettmore shows our homeowner, Jorge, how to install them and tweak them for a perfect fit. Installing Cup Hinges in the Door Half of a cup hinge fits inside a pre-drilled mortise in the cabinet door. Simply place it over the mortise and push down until it bottoms out in the mortise. In some cases, you’ll need to tighten two set screws, but even simpler designs exist that require simply closing a cover to secure them in place. Cabinet Installation The other half of the hinge is installed inside the cabinet. They install with just a few screws, the holes for which are usually pre-drilled in ready-to-assemble or pre-assembled cabinets. Connecting the Hinges Connecting the hinge halves is easy. There is a small bar on the back of the door half that nests into the mouth of the cabinet half. Simply align the door so the bar is in position and then snap down on the back of the hinge to lock it in place. It’s that simple. Making Adjustments In most cases, the doors will not be aligned at first. Some doors might sag while others might appear to be tipped forward, and the gap between double doors won’t be consistent. But they’re easy to adjust. The screws inside the hinge adjust the overall height, angle, and pitch of the door, so tweaking these screws slightly will help achieve a proper fit. Looking for more step by step guidance on how to complete projects around the house? Join This Old House Insider to stream over 1,000 episodes commercial-free: https://bit.ly/2GPiYbH Want weekly tips, project guides, and behind-the-scenes content from the TOH crew? Sign up for our free newsletter here: https://www.thisoldhouse.com/pages/newsletters Plus, download our FREE app for full-episode streaming to your connected TV, phone or tablet: https://www.thisoldhouse.com/pages/streaming-app Follow This First House: Official website: www.thisfirsthouse.com Facebook: http://bit.ly/ThisOldHouseFB Twitter: http://bit.ly/ThisOldHouseTwitter Pinterest: http://bit.ly/ThisOldHousePinterest Instagram: @thisfirsthouseofficial TikTok: @thisfirsthouse How to Install Simple Cabinet Hardware | This First House https://www.youtube.com/user/thisoldhouse/