Hinge install

If two outlines do not match, you may need to measure the hinge positions again and line them up accordingly. Once the alignment is complete, you can use a utility knife to create a shallow outline. This will help in the next step when you are cutting the mortise. Door hinges are typically installed to be flush with the door surface.

This is accomplished by cutting out a portion of the door and setting the hinge in the removed space. Use a hammer and chisel to cut the mortise according to the outline made earlier. This should be a careful process, so make sure you are cutting the wood strips slowly.

Remember not to cut the mortise too deep, as this will cause the hinge to be loose when fit in place. You should then repeat this process for the door frame. If you accidentally cut a mortise that is too deep, you can use wood filler to make up the extra space. However, it is best to avoid this in the first place if possible. Next, you should drill holes into the mortise on both the door and the frame. You should mark the location of the holes on the hinges against the wood and double check to ensure they are accurate.

Place the hinges into the mortise and use a pencil through the screw holes to mark them. Then use a powered drill or a screwdriver to drill narrow holes into the markings. You can then use a screw guide to ensure the screws remain straight as they are put in place. Once the hinges are installed on both the door and the frame, you can set the door into the frame. Make sure the door hinge and the frame hinges line up comfortably before sliding the hinge pins in between.

Try swinging the door to ensure the fit is accurate. If your door is shaky, try checking the screws and ensuring that they are tight. Our Technology. Resource Center. How to install the Hinge Health mobile app The Hinge Health app is now available on your personal phone or tablet. The mobile app works with or without your sensors and includes everything you'll find on your tablet, plus: Improved performance: Faster app loading and more reliable sensor connection Push notifications: Set reminders in the app to help you stay active Greater portability: All you need to stay active is your phone and sensors Background app updates: Get the latest app improvements automatically You can switch between your tablet and personal device at any time.

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The depth of the hinge on the jam should always be as thick as the hinge is. Double check to make sure that your outlines match the same location on the door and jamb, before moving to the next step. Then, use a utility knife to score the outline; this will make it easier to cut the mortise.

Cut the mortise. The term 'cut the mortise' is the professional term for cutting out the wood in the jamb in the shape of the hinge, so that the hinge will be inset in the jamb and provide more strength and aesthetic appeal. To cut the mortise, you'll need a very sharp chisel and a hammer. While carefully angling the chisel, tap gently into the jamb from the side to remove thin strips of wood.

Make sure not to cut the mortise too deep, as this will cause the hinge to become loose over time. Cut out only the outlined area and the marked depth. If you cut the mortise too deep, you can use wood filler or place a thin piece of wood in it before installing the hinge.

Mark the location of the screws. Replace the hinge back in the jamb where you cut the mortise. Use your pencil to mark the location of the screws in the jamb.

Do the same with the location of the hinge on the door. Remove the hinges when you're done marking. Drill the pilot holes. Use a drill or screwdriver to drill very narrow pilot holes in the location of the screws you marked on the jamb. Tap them lightly in first, to make sure the screws don't accidentally move out of place. Use a screw guide to keep the screws straight as they go into the wood. Install the individual hinges. Put the hinges back in their places, and use a drill or screwdriver to secure them individually into the jamb and the door.

Connect the door to the jamb. Hold the door in place, using blocks under the bottom to support it if necessary. Line up the two hinge plates so that the ones on the door match the ones in the jamb. Slide the hinge pins into place, and remove the blocks from the door. Test the door to make sure it works, and you're finished! Method 2. Use blocks of wood to steady the door.

Move the door so that the entire hinge is exposed, and place blocks under the door to steady it. When replacing a door hinge, you won't remove the door.

Placing blocks underneath will help support the door and prevent it from falling over. Compare the hinges and measure the door.

Make sure that your new hinges match the old hinges in size and edge shape. Additionally, use a measuring tape to verify that the current hinges are in the right locations. The hinges should be placed so that one is 7-inches from the top of the door frame, and the other is located inches from the bottom of the door-frame. If these are incorrect, you'll need to go about the aforementioned steps on cutting the mortise and preparing the door jamb for the new hinge.

Remove one of the old hinges. Using the rest of the screws included with the hinge, install the door to the cabinet getting it as close as possible to its correct vertical location. It is helpful to have a helper hold the door for you.

I like to put one screw in the top hinge first. Then add another to the bottom hinge. The great thing about these hinges is that they have plenty of adjustment options. There are three ways to adjust the doors using these hinges. Shown below is the frameless full overlay hinges I used and their adjustment screw locations.

If you use a different style hinge, the adjustment screws may be located in different places, but there are typically adjustments in three directions—vertical, side to side, and front to back. You can see in the video above how these can be adjusted to get the door in just the right spot. Basically, you just loosen or tighten these screws as needed until your door is in its place. Liberty Hardware also has a great Drawer Slide Guide to help you determine which slides are right for you here.

One last thing…the hardware you see…the knobs and pulls. So I used them again in a shorter length for my kitchen.