How to Fix a Cabinet Door Hinge with a Damaged Base

ID: 152095

Description: If your cabinet door hinge is pulled off from...

Steps:

  1. Choose the correct screwdriver to remove the damaged hinge.
  2. A properly sized bit should “fill up” the screw head, utilizing both the full depth and width of the socket.
  3. In general, use the largest bit size that fits snugly into the screw.
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  4. If the door is still attach to the cabinet, use your screwdriver to remove the screws from the door hinges.
  5. Take the doors off the cabinets before you begin the repair.
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  6. Remove all of the screws from the first hinge of the cabinet.
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  7. Remove all the the screws from the second hinge of the cabinet.
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  8. Remove all of the screws from the door hinge.
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  9. Squeeze the wood filler in the damaged base of the cabinet.
  10. Some wood fillers require you to mix them with hardener. For those types, add 1/3 amount of hardener with filler and mix them until a consistent texture. Then apply the mixture to the damaged area. For more clarity, watch this video.
  11. Place a card beside the hole and fill the hole with wood filler.
  12. Overfill the damaged base slightly, to ensure the hole is filled completely.
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  13. Scrape the extra filler from the base with a putty knife or stiff card to smooth the surface before it dries.
  14. Leave the filler for 20 to 30 minutes to dry.
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  15. Place the cabinet hinge repair plate on the new base and secure with the screws that are included in the kit.
  16. Make sure the plate is properly aligned with existing holes.
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  17. Place the new cabinet hinge on the repair plate and screw it in with a drill.
  18. Note that the size of hinges and screws may vary according to the individual's need.
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  19. If the base was only pulled out on one side, then simply screw the new hinge on the other side.
  20. If the base was pulled out, use the wood filler technique and repair plate on both sides.
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  21. Using your screwdriver, attach the door to the cabinet.
  22. Make sure the door is level and aligned with the other door.
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  23. Test the door multiple times by opening and closing it.
  24. Congratulations, the door is now fixed!
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