When assembling furniture on their own, many people have questions related to fastening and adjusting doors. In our article we will try to answer them.
Door adjustment
IN Lately is becoming more and more topical issue How to adjust standard cabinet doors. A similar procedure may be required in various cases, and the issue itself must be approached in detail.
First, let's look at when to adjust these elements.
| Problem | Solution |
| Over time, the mechanisms began to work poorly; they did not close completely, or the doors were slightly open. | Most likely, the screws in the mechanism itself have become loose. They will need to be tightened and adjusted to correct the problem. |
| After the move, large gaps appeared. | It is necessary to carefully inspect the doors before adjusting them, then align them in height, length and eliminate deviations from the end. |
| The arrangement of the elements has changed, the design seems “crooked”. | Most likely, there was a displacement of the mechanisms, as a result of which they moved away from the facade. Carefully inspect the hinges and the position of the bolts before making adjustments. |
Correctly identifying the problem is already half the success. It is very important to understand what happened to the furniture and caused the displacement of its elements. This includes determining the current position of the doors to work out further actions.
How to directly adjust cabinet doors? First you need to open them and carefully examine the degree of displacement. Find the adjusting screw on the hinges; it is located first to the sash and is used to change the position to the left or right. Use a screwdriver to twist this element, controlling the change in position. It is necessary to achieve a result when the sash is located according to the end, and their edges coincide. The gaps must be the same everywhere; this fact requires careful monitoring. Some models have a lock installed; if you set the position correctly, it will close.
The second step is to adjust the height. To do this, you need to unscrew the screws that secure the doors to the structure itself. The door must be moved manually so that its height completely coincides with the structure itself and does not extend beyond its edges.
The second screw from the sash allows you to push it forward and move it back. If you unscrew it, you can adjust the location for special magnets, which are used on some models to fix the sashes.
If you follow the basic rules, you will be able to return individual pieces of furniture to correct position for full further use.
Fastening
Another important question that interests many: how to screw a cabinet door, and in this case, many consider video to be the optimal solution for self-learning. Of course it can give you general information, but it is necessary to have practical knowledge in this matter. Therefore, if you have no idea how to properly hang the sash, then it is best to immediately contact specialists.
But still, it is worth considering the installation process itself to give an idea of the theory of this issue.
What you will need to attach your cabinet door:
Now let's talk about how to hang a door on your closet. To begin with, it is recommended to mark and mark the center. It is usually performed at a distance of 22 millimeters from the edge. You need to retreat from the end from 7 to 12 centimeters.
In most cases, two loops are performed at the top and bottom. This option is the simplest and most convenient, allowing you to reduce the time of direct installation. But there are very large structures with a lot of weight, for which two loops may not be enough. In this case, it is recommended to install another element. It is performed in the center of the structure, thereby ensuring full weight distribution.
Now take a drill with a cutter of the recommended diameter. Some people wonder why a 35 mm cutter is required?
The cup from the loop will be inserted into the hole made; it has a certain diameter. The overwhelming number of parts are designed specifically for this size for a complete installation. But before installation, it is worth checking the diameter on your hinges to avoid mismatch.
It is recommended to use only well-sharpened tools. It is important to quickly and correctly make the hole, avoiding defects such as pushing through the coating, excessive depth and chips. Normal depth is 1.2 centimeters.
We insert the hinge cup, mark the entrances under the screws using an awl and screw them in. Next, you need to mark the door, taking into account the indentations on the furniture body, and then screw it to the main part. Using the adjusting screws, you can immediately adjust the correct position, eliminating the possibility of deviations in the future.
Mirror installation
Not all manufacturers install mirrors on their furniture. More precisely, only a few do this, because mirrors are very fragile elements and are easily damaged during transportation.
Attaching a mirror to a standard cabinet door is possible in several ways:
Before starting installation, you need to remove the sash from the structure and place it on the floor. This is necessary for the most accurate work and your convenience.
For the mirror itself, measurements should be taken, recognizing it exact dimensions. After this, you need to take a pencil, a ruler and draw the place of direct attachment. This will allow you to accurately place it on the door.
The easiest mounting option today is using a special double-sided adhesive film. It is as simple and easy to use as possible, allowing you to quickly complete the task without using a huge number of tools.
First you need to cut a piece of film according to the previously made dimensions. It needs to be glued to the door according to pencil markings, gradually removing the protective layer from the bottom side and smoothing the area of application well.
Now remove the protective layer from the top side, apply a mirror and press down a little. It is important not to overdo it, because when high pressure it might just burst. The adhesive on the film sets quickly, and you can be sure of in a similar way fixation. Coping with such a connection is not so easy; usually the surfaces can only be separated with a metal string.
Hello dear readers of the site. In this article you will learn about the doors of a closet or bedside table. This is a disease of any furniture made from chipboard.
I have been using this method for a long time and it has never let me down.
1 . We take two drills with different diameters: one 5-6mm, and the second 9-10mm, and drill out the holes into which we screwed furniture screws, to a depth of 10mm. We drill first with a thin drill, and then with a thick one. Do it carefully so as not to make a through hole..
2 . We adjust the wooden stick to the diameter of the holes and cut off two chops 9-10mm high.
3 . Coat the holes and caps well with glue. Then we hammer in the chops and leave them like that until the next day so that the glue dries.
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. We put the loop in its place and make marks where the screws will go in. Using a drill with a diameter of 4 mm, we drill holes to a depth of 10 mm, and then drive the screws so that later they can be easily screwed into place.
Take a 4mm drill bit, since the diameter of the self-tapping screw is 6.5 mm, and if you make the hole wider, you will have to do everything again.
5 . Put the loop in place and screw it on. As you can see, everything is simple.
If your furniture is still Soviet-made, then a little drill will be enough. larger diameter Drill out the holes into which the screws were screwed, pour a little PVA glue, drive in wooden tips and leave for a day for the glue to dry. Then also drill a hole in the chopstick with a thin 2.5 mm drill and screw the loop into place.
There is another option. PVA glue is poured into the holes, 3-4 matches are inserted and the loop is immediately screwed into place. But it's not very good way, since after a while the loop begins to dangle again. Although as an option, those who don’t have time will also do it.
Now you know, how to fix a loose one furniture hinge
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Good luck!
It is often necessary to change the façade of a wardrobe or sideboard. How to hang cabinet doors at home? How to do this correctly? To answer these questions, consider options for existing furniture doors. They come in the following types:
- swing;
- coupe.
Each type has its own requirements when hanging on a frame. The most common type is hinged cabinet doors. Let's look at the types of elements holding them:
- inset hinges - have a façade on the side of the holding hinges. The end of the frame sidewall is clearly visible;
- fully overhead - the facade is located on the hinge side and is superimposed on the end of the side part;
- corner connections - in relation to the supporting unit, the facade is installed at an angle from 90 to 135°;
- partially overhead - allow you to install two facades on one partition. They usually cover the ends of the sidewalls halfway.
Let's move on to installing swing doors. To do this, we measure the width and height of each opening and the main frame, check the levels of the roof, sides and floor panel. We also measure the thickness of the cabinet walls. It happens that over time, distortions form. To compensate for them, use overhead loops - they are easily adjustable.
When installing facades on them, make sure that the depth of all structural elements The cabinet (shelves, sides, partitions) was the same.
In order to correctly install cabinet doors on inset hinges, it is necessary to recess their inner part to the thickness of the facade (16-30 mm).
If you need to hang the doors on the part of the product where the drawers are located, then keep in mind: on the hinge side, part of the opening is always blocked by the ends of the facades by 2 mm, and this circumstance may interfere with the normal drawers.
In order for the doors to function normally, it is necessary to leave a gap of 2.5 -3 mm along the contour of each facade.
The hinges are installed in this order:
- they are applied to the place of future fastening and the holes are marked, drilled to a depth of 20-30 mm into the end of the sidewall;
- the same operation is performed on the product door;
- screw the hinge halves with furniture screws to the sidewall and facade, respectively;
- hang the door.
Compartment facades
To install such units in the frame of the product, the following condition must be met: the shelves and internal drawers of the cabinet must be shorter (in depth) than the external elements of the product (sidewall) by 10-12 cm.
When installing sliding doors, pay attention to the presence of a dead zone at the intersection of frames 2-3 door options. When hit drawers in such places they lose their functionality - they are simply pinched.
Materials and tools
- Furniture overhead hinges.
- Drill with drills.
- Tape measure, ruler, pencil.
- Screwdriver, screws.
If you need to hang doors on furniture with your own hands, then follow all the recommendations described above, and then errors and miscalculations will be kept to a minimum.
Installation of fasteners on doors and sides of cabinets - not an easy process. From correct installation hinges depends on the balance of the sashes and their trouble-free operation for a long time. How to install hinges on a cabinet with your own hands , you can learn from this material.
Fastenings , installed on large-sized furniture , are semi-mechanical elements , which are responsible for opening the valves. Much depends on the material and thickness of the doors, so what the hinges are made of is also important.
The hinges must withstand regulatory loads.
For installation Most often, overhead devices with four joints, the so-called frogs, are used. Such fastenings convenient for any design that involves hinged doors - wardrobe or kitchen cabinet, other types furniture.
Metal parts are made of durable alloys that are resistant to corrosion and mechanical deformation.
Furniture hinges are divided into several types, depending on how they are attached:
- Invoices;
- Half overhead;
- In storerooms;
- And inverse;
- Ryalnye;
- Feeding;
- Ш tolnye, etc.
Types of furniture hinges.
For cabinet Overhead structures with cup bases are often used, which are connected to the panel using self-tapping screws. Mechanical inserts with a “shoulder” are inserted into these bases and fixed to the door and side panel.
Such fasteners are quite reliable and durable, since they have a reinforced connection to the planes.
Depending on type cabinet and its dimensions, as well as the material, select the appropriate type of connecting parts. Some elements used exclusively for classic furniture, where all details must match the style. For ordinary wardrobes, choose standard overhead and semi-overlay fastenings
For installation on the doors, it is necessary to use certified industrial products - this guarantees the strength and long service life of the furniture and its individual parts.
Preparation for installation
- Before starting work, it is necessary to prepare a set of tools and materials for furniture . Be sure to have a screwdriver, drill with appropriate attachments, a simple pencil, chalk, ruler or tape measure on hand. You will also need screws of a suitable size (usually sold together with hinges) and self-tapping screws of a certain cross-section.
Tools for installing hinges.
- When installing fasteners, you need to consider the material you are dealing with and its structure. For loose or fibrous wood panels apply different types fastenings and methods of fixation. Glass surfaces also require a special approach. Two are mainly used fastenings - above and below. If the sash weighs a lot or exceeds a meter in length, then you can add another part in the center to strengthen it. If the weight exceeds 9 kg, the door is equipped with additional hinges - added for every 5 kg of weight. For kitchen cabinets, two hinges are usually used, for large items - from three.
The maximum number of fasteners that can be placed on a door with a large length and weight of 20 kg is 5 pieces.
- From top and bottom internal corners the doors need to be measured at least 10 cm, otherwise the door may “loose” over time and the screws will come out of the grooves.
You cannot place the hinges at the level of the shelves - the door will not close.
- Before you begin installation fasteners must be marked. This will help connect elements much more accurate.
Use a pencil or fine chalk.
- Average length of indentation from the edge of the sash cabinet to the center of the loop is 2.2 cm.
This distance is for standard mounts.
- Before installing hinges on the door cabinet wipe surfaces. Mark the locations of future joints with a sharp nail or awl.
Preparing furniture for installation of fasteners does not require fuss. Depends on correct work doors.
Carefully check all parameters of the sashes cabinet , arrangement of shelves, etc. You can make a preliminary sketch.
Installation of fasteners
Cabinet doors first try on the sidewalls to make accurate markings. Initial installation stage loops - drilling holes for attaching cups.
Making hinges in a vertical position of the door is not always convenient. This will potentially reduce the accuracy of the connection.
Place the sash on flat surface, fixing it. Drill holes for the cup using a drill and cutter. It is important not to make too large recesses, 1.2 cm is enough. Insert the cups into the holes and screw the screws into the door part of the mount.
It is necessary that they fit into the grooves evenly, without distortion, otherwise the door will not be secured correctly.
For installation When connecting parts, place the drill vertically - any tilt will make the work poor quality, and chips may appear, due to which the fastening will not hold securely.The strike plate on the side of the product can also be installed in a vertical position of the panel, having previously marked the joints.
When drilling, the drill must also be held very level.
If overhead parts are used, they are made “blind” so that they do not fall apart during connection and assembly. Such fastenings should not have gaps or distortions.Use help when connecting the sash and side frame.
Together, the work process will be more convenient, better and more accurate.
Installing connecting parts on glass doors requires special care and attention. For such sashes, special fasteners are purchased. On the side of the side you will need holes that are drilled using a drill.
The glass sheet is fixed with clamps.
Leveling and Adjustment
Furniture fastenings need adjustment. For this in the process installations check their fixation by depth and distance. This can be done with horizontal or vertical position of the parts closet After assembling the furniture All preliminary calculations will turn into a result, so it is important to spend more time on the markup and connection parameters in advance.
When choosing, you must first of all pay attention to the strength of the product; it should serve throughout the entire life of the furniture.
After installing the fasteners on the cabinet doors It is necessary to carefully try the sashes on the sidewalls so that they match exactly. Mark the joints with a pencil. Fix the door and do fastening work on both sides. It is important that the accuracy of all details cabinet was one hundred percent. Finish assembly and check operation.
When opening and closing for the first time, the doors may move somewhat stiffly if the hinges are not yet lubricated and developed.
After attaching the hinges to the cabinet finished, it is recommended to drop a little machine oil inside the mechanism. Then you need to wipe the surface with an absorbent cloth.
Check that all elements are working properly.
For cabinet from Chipboard is better take wide loops, since the base material may crumble.
The better quality all the elements of the assembled furniture are, the more reliable their operation will be.
Installing hinges on the door cabinet , do not forget that after a while the sashes may sag under their own weight, especially if they are often left open. Therefore, it is necessary to periodically strengthen the hinges by tightening the screws. In modern fasteners this is easy to do - there is an additional recess in the oval part.
Try to adjust the parts carefully so as not to loosen the grooves.
It is also necessary to lubricate the hinges from time to time. cabinet so that they do not rust or creak. Adjusting fastenings , it is necessary to fix not only the screws connecting the cup or bar, but also the parts of the closer. The mechanical part may wear out from use. Therefore, it is important to have 2-3 spare elements to replace a broken part. “Drawdown” is indicated by distortion and loose cover. Work is carried out more often in rooms with uneven floors and high humidity.
If adjustment does not help, you should replace the old parts with new ones.
When changing fasteners on used furniture, you need to look at how suitable they are for it. It may be necessary to change the location of the new hinges due to loosening of the grooves.
After adjustment, check for gaps, tight fit of the doors when closing, overall mobility and evenness of the sash along the axis.
For fastening and further operation of doors in furniture production use Various types loops If you bought a cabinet and decided to assemble it yourself, then you cannot avoid the process of installing doors on furniture hinges.
Figure 1. Furniture hinge design
On the modern furniture market there are different kinds door hinges, which include both four-hinged hinges and simply hinged ones, which were very popular back in Soviet times. Today, four-hinged hinges are very popular, they are simple and reliable design, as well as easy installation. They have high level strength, which provides an unlimited number of opening-closing cycles. Another significant advantage of such a mechanism is the ability to adjust it in 3 planes, which will allow you to align the cabinet doors without any problems.
The four-hinged hinge consists of the following elements (Fig. 1):
- cup;
- shoulder;
- mounting (reciprocal) plate.
The hinge is fixed to the furniture frame with a mounting strip, and with a cup - to the door. Self-tapping screws are used as fastening elements. The arm acts as a lever and connects the cup to the strike plate using a four-joint device. There is an adjusting screw in the cover of the bar, with which you can adjust the position of the door relative to the base.
According to the method of applying the sash to the body, the hinges are divided into:
- Invoices. They are used when the door covers the sides of the niche in which it is located. This method of fastening doors is the most popular, so it can be found on almost any furniture set.
- Semi-overhead. They are used when 2 doors fit onto the same side of a piece of furniture. Hinges of this type differ from others by a slight bend in the base, which provides a small distance between the two facades.
- Internal. Applicable in case internal fastening facade, that is, the door does not cover the side of the niche in which it is located, but is located inside it. The base of such hinges has a pronounced bend.
- Angular. Using such mechanisms, you can secure the doors at a certain angle.
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Preparatory work
To install a furniture hinge on a cabinet with your own hands, you need to prepare the following tools:
Figure 2. Loop marking
- screwdriver;
- end mill with a diameter of 35 mm;
- ruler;
- building level;
- awl;
- pencil;
- self-tapping screws - 3.5x16 or 4x16 mm, 2 pcs. for 1 loop.
After preparing the tool, marking is made, which consists of marking the center of each hole for the hinges. Depending on the height of the door, as well as the placement of the height of the shelves, about 7-12 cm recede from the edge of the facade. If the door has large dimensions, then it is necessary to use not 2 hinges, but 3 or more. In this case, the step between the canopies must be at least 50 cm. The dependence of the number of hinges on the height and weight of the facade is presented in the table.
After marking the height, mark the centers of the holes from the edges along the width. For standard door hinge the distance from the edge should be approximately 21-22 mm (Fig. 2). When marking, you must ensure that after installing the hinges they do not come into contact with the cabinet shelves, because this will interfere with the normal functioning of the door.
