How to Adjust Cabinet Hinges

Most homes have at least one cabinet or cabinet that needs its hinges adjusted. Whether the door is uneven, hanging askew, or the hinges have stuck during operation, a simple adjustment adjust cabinet Hinges can restore them to perfect alignment in just a few minutes.

What are cabinet hinges?

Cabinet hinges are commonly used on a variety of home furniture, including kitchen, bedroom, and bathroom cabinets. They are often referred to as hidden hinges and are not visible from the outside. Cabinet hinges may seem simple, but they vary widely for applications, from kitchen cabinets to marine settings.

Adjusting Cabinet Hinges – A Step-by-Step Process

This is a simple process that will help you adjust your cabinets and cabinet doors, ensuring they are level and flush.

Tools Required for Adjustment

To adjust cabinet hinges, use a Phillips or Pozidriv screwdriver based on the screw type. Using the wrong one can cause slipping and breakage.

You can identify the screw type by inspecting the head: Pozidriv screws have star-shaped lines engraved on the head, while Phillips screws do not.

Step 1: Adjust the hinges side to side

This adjustment helps ensure that the door is flush with the left and right edges of the cabinet.

• Locate the back screw on the hinge (on the right side when you look at the hinge).
• Turn this screw to move the door closer to or further away from the cabinet body.
• Be careful: Over-adjusting may cause a gap between the door and the cabinet along some or all of its edges.

Step 2: Adjust the hinges in and out

This adjustment will ensure that your door is vertically level with the cabinet body on both the left and right sides.

• Locate the front screw on the hinge (on the left side when facing the hinge).
• Adjust this screw to move the edge of the door left or right to ensure that it is vertically aligned with the cabinet.
• Again, be careful: Over-adjusting may cause the door to hang over the cabinet, either showing the inside edge of the shelving unit or sticking out of the edge of the cabinet.

Step 3: Adjust the hinges up and down

This adjustment is critical to ensure that your door is horizontally level with the cabinet on the top and bottom edges.

• The adjustment screw for this step may be in one of two locations:
• In the recessed area between the left and right screws.
• As an additional screw on the hinge plate.
• Turn this screw until the door is level at both the top and bottom.
• Over-adjustment can cause the door to protrude above the cabinet or hang too low, exposing the top edge of the cabinet’s internal unit.

Shop Goodich’s cabinet hinge range online

Browse our complete range of cabinet hinges and order online, or speak to our team for personalised advice and to discuss a custom hinge project.

Goodich has been manufacturing and supplying cabinet hinges to customers in the UK and beyond since 2002. We pride ourselves on the high quality and rigorous testing our hinges undergo, as well as our excellent customer service.

For further assistance, please contact Guangdong Goodich Hardware Co., Ltd. at info@goodich-hardware.com or +86-15618525178.

By following the steps below, you can easily adjust your cabinet hinges, ensuring smooth operation and a sophisticated look for your kitchen or any room in your home.