Hinge installation size diagram (how to determine the size of the cabinet door hinge position

Expanding on the topic of determining the size of the cabinet door hinge position, it is important to consider the type of hinge and the dimensions of the frames and doors. Here is an expanded version of the steps to determine the size of the cabinet door hinge position:

1. For a normal hinge, when the door is closed on the hinge side, it should be approximately 17mm longer than the frame. This accounts for the adjustability of the hinge. The other three sides of the door only need to cover the frame without any additional length.

2. If there are doors on both sides of the cabinet, a larger curved hinge should be used. After closing, this type of hinge will extend approximately 8mm beyond the frame.

3. To determine the size of the door for a half-cover hinge, you need to measure the inner space of the cabinet and subtract the thickness of a vertical board. Then subtract an additional 3mm for clearance. This will give you the width of the door. Regardless of the type of hinge, the height of the door should be reduced by 3mm.

4. After determining the size of the cabinet door, you should also consider the small margin between the installed cabinet doors. This margin depends on the type of hinge and can be selected from the hinge cup margin and the thickness of the cabinet door.

5. To install the hinge, start by marking the position on the door panel using an installation measuring board or carpenter's pencil. The drilling margin is typically around 5mm. Then, use a pistol drill or a woodworking hole opener to make a hinge cup installation hole with a width of about 3-5mm on the cabinet door panel. The depth of the drilling should be approximately 12mm.

6. Insert the hinge into the hinge cup hole on the cabinet door panel and secure the hinge cup in place using self-tapping screws.

7. Open the hinge and align it with the side panel of the cabinet. Fix the base of the hinge to the side panel using self-tapping screws.

8. Once the hinge is installed, adjust the cabinet door to achieve the desired effect of opening and closing. The gap between the cabinet doors after installation should generally be around 2mm.

These steps outline the process of determining the size of the cabinet door hinge position and installing the hinges. It is important to carefully measure and select the appropriate hinge size to ensure proper functionality and alignment of the cabinet doors.