How To Install Full Overlay Door Hinges

Many 1 2 inch overlay hinges have oval shaped holes on the plates that are used for hinge adjustment.

How to install full overlay door hinges.

My opening was 21 w my cabinets were 21 5 w so my overlay was. Press the hinge cups into the holes. Blow out the shavings and test fit the cup to make sure the hinge flanges touch the door surface. Use a pencil to mark around the hinge so you know where you need to bore your hole.

Install the hinge cups ryan benyi. Do this for both hinges on the door. Drill the remaining cup holes. Pre drill the holes for the screws then install the screws securing the hinge to the door.

Position a rafter square as shown to keep the hinge aligned. Mark the position for the hinge on the back face of the door. Measure your overlay like this. The door should measure 1 2 inch bigger than.

Put the hinge on the hinge side of the cabinet door where you marked from the bottom and arrange it so it s in the position it needs to be installed in. Place the hinge on the door and mark the distance from the edge.