How to Replace Kitchen Cupboard Hinges
Replacing a kitchen hinge or cupboard hinge is easily achievable. Here's how to do it: Tools you'll need: Screwdriver (Phillips or flathead depending on your screw type) Possibly a drill and drill bit (if the new hinge doesn't use the existing screw holes) Pencil (for marking) Optional: tape (to mark screw depth on drill bit) Steps: Remove the door: If the kitchen hinges are clip on then press in the clip to remove the hinge from the hinge plate. If the hinges are screw on then unscrew the hinges from the hinge plate on the cabinet frame, allowing the door to be lifted off. Remove the old hinge from the door: There might be screws holding it or a mechanism for detaching it. Look for any retaining screws or clips and detach the hinge. Match the new hinge: Get a replacement kitchen hinge that matches the old one in size and type (Full overlay, half overlay or inset). Ensure you check the cup size as ...