How to install cabinet doors. Installation of furniture hinges on the cabinet

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Now you need to hang the door with hinges on the body of the product.
The procedure is as follows.
1. Hanging is done by first laying the product on its side. At a distance of 36 - 40 mm. from the edge of the body part, on which we will hang the door, we draw a line parallel to the end face of the part.

We draw the lines opposite the intended installation sites for the loops. Line length approximately 70 - 100 mm. The main thing is that the line would protrude beyond the dimensions of the mounting platform of the loop. This mounting platform is also called the reciprocal bar. At what distance in the range of 36 - 40 mm. to draw a line depends on the type of loop. The main thing is that the transverse adjustment range of the hinge is not completely selected. In the photo, this adjustment range is indicated by an arrow.

For this type of loop:

The optimal distance is 39 mm, as can be seen on top photo.

For more accurate positioning, press the striker firmly with your finger against the body of the product.

4. Then we disassemble the furniture hinges into two parts, as indicated in the photo. That is, we disconnect the reciprocal bar.

5. After that, we install the strikers of the hinges on the body part of the product, aligning the center oval holes with fastener installation points obtained by means of a core or an awl.

As fasteners, either euro screws or 4 * 16 self-tapping screws are usually used.

Euro screws are used when installing massive doors. Before installing them, it is necessary to pre-drill the seats with a depth of about 10 mm at the attachment points with a drill with a diameter of 4.5 mm. Do this operation carefully so as not to drill through the chipboard. Euro screws ensure a strong connection massive door with the body of the product. But there is also a drawback. Due to their thickness, the euro screws almost completely “eat up” the vertical adjustment range of the door after it is hung. Have you noticed that the holes in the strikers of the furniture hinges are oval? These oval holes allow you to adjust the door in the vertical direction after hanging, and thick euro screws fill these ovals almost completely and make subsequent adjustment difficult.

If the door is not very massive, then you can use ordinary 4 * 16 self-tapping screws as fasteners. They provide enough reliable connection and retain a good amount of room for adjusting the door in the vertical direction.

In the above example, the door was not heavy and I used 4 * 16 self-tapping screws as fasteners. When fixing, we make sure that the screws are in the center of the oval holes of the counterplate.

7. Then we apply the door to the body part of the product and assemble the furniture hinges into a single whole, combining the corresponding slots with the fixing and adjusting screws on the reciprocal strips and the rotary parts of the hinge.

Pay special attention to the fact that all the slots in the strikers catch on the heads of the adjusting screws on the second part of the hinge. These hats are located at the bottom during assembly and are hard to see. But it is necessary to insert them into the corresponding slots on the strikers. Otherwise, the door will be skewed and it will not be possible to adjust it in the opening in the horizontal plane.

8. All door is hinged.

It remains only to adjust it with the appropriate adjusting screws in the opening and erase the marking lines.

Furniture assembly work is considered complete as soon as the hinges on the cabinet door are installed, because the front side is very important. They always pay attention to it when entering the room, so a self-respecting owner will not allow flaws in the installation. A millimeter of inaccuracy in the calculations - and the whole effect of the new furniture down the drain. However insignificant and simple the work may seem, it is an illusion. To do it well, you need to be a master. The aesthetic perception of finished cabinet doors is only 50 percent of success. It is important that they are installed correctly: the period of operation of the cabinet without repair depends on the balance of the doors.

You need to start assembling furniture with a selection of materials and tools that will be needed for work. It is necessary to take into account the structure of materials, because there are different kinds wooden surfaces. They will require different fastening devices and fastening methods. The main methods of fixation are the lower and upper positions. For massive sashes over a meter long with heavy weight, add another loop in the middle. For mounting doors over nine kilograms. The maximum number of loops with a product weight of 20 kg will be 5 pieces.

Assembling furniture does not require complex mechanisms. Required set tools consists of simple, familiar things. The following tools are required to mount the door fasteners:

self-tapping screws (4x16mm);
roulette;
hammer;
drill;
screwdriver;
screwdriver;
pencil;
level;
chalk.

Before installing the hinges, you need to select the material for work. The main material is the fastening device. There are many types of hinges on the hardware market, they may differ:

construction;
material;
design;
functions;
style.

They are selected based on the types of material, dimensions, type of furniture. Separate fastening devices are used for furniture that meets certain design styles. for doors conventional cabinets use standard semi-overhead and overhead fasteners.

When choosing fasteners, it is better to give preference to industrial certified products. This will extend the life of the furniture. The selection of loops should be comprehensive, taking into account all the materials necessary for fastening:

fasteners for large cabinets perform the functions of opening the doors. By technical specifications these are mechanical parts;
important are the materials from which the doors are made, one of significant indicators is their thickness;
the material of the loops is also taken into account: they are made of alloys that are resistant to deformation and corrosion.

Overhead fasteners with four hinges have one fastening principle:

the cups lying at the base of the mounting device are connected to the panel;
the liners are placed in the base, mounted on the side of the body.

Decorative

With closer

Card

Without tie-in

The operating life of these mechanisms exceeds allowable norms thanks to reliable connections. To better understand the process of attaching a hinge to a cabinet, you need to have a good understanding of the types of fasteners. Universal hinges on four hinges have a good margin of safety:

the interval of their opening angle when mounted on cabinet doors ranges from 90 to 165o;
they can be adjusted in three different planes;
the fastening device consists of two elements:
- planks will be installed on the side wall of the furniture;
- hinges are screwed to the cabinet doors.

Varieties of fastening loops

In the assembly of cabinets, various hinges are used. More often than others, there are fasteners with four hinges. In everyday life they are called frogs. These fasteners fit all cabinets with doors:

clothes;
children's;
kitchen;
for equipment;
bookstores.

They are divided into subspecies, depending on how they will be installed. Products have a wide scope, are used for all types of cabinets.

For children

For kitchen

For bookstore

For clothes

Before installing the fastening device, you need to take into account the features of the doors:

for corner cabinets or pedestals of any configuration choose hinges that, during installation, will be fixed at an angle of 45o;
for a cabinet in which the doors are installed on the inner walls of the furniture without closing it, you need to choose an internal hinge;
for cabinets in which both doors are superimposed on a common side wall, you need to cut in a half-overlay hinge;
a door designed to close the sidewalls of a niche is fixed with overhead hinges;
in addition to hinges consisting of 4 hinges, in the practice of assembling furniture, fasteners are used, consisting of 2 parts that connect the axis;
so that you can open the doors at an angle of 180 °, you need to fix the device with inverse hinges;
piano loops with simple mechanism used for kitchen cabinets. They consist of steel or brass bands connected by wire. This type of fasteners can only be installed in kitchen cabinets, as this fastener will be fragile for other furniture.

When choosing furniture fittings it is important to remember that when mounting hinges with four hinges, they are mounted to the side walls of the cabinet with self-tapping screws, 4x16 mm in size. At the same time, the mount in the cup should have a diameter of 26 mm, the holes will have the same diameter.

How to markup

Before installing furniture hinges, marking is carried out and blanks are made for the subsequent stages of work: drilling and mounting the fastening device. For marking, it is important to know the number of loops per door. The answer to this question follows from the weight and dimensions of the cabinets. To withstand heavy, bulky cabinets, you need 3 or more hinges. Lightweight cabinets can withstand two fasteners. Taking into account the recommendations given in the table will allow you not to worry about the strength of the fasteners.

You need to mark with a level, pencil and tape measure. Compliance with the following order of work will help to make accurate calculations:

fasteners will be mounted 20-22 mm from the edge;
the distance of the hinges from the ends of the door should be 70-120 mm;
if more than two fasteners are to be supplied, first mark the extreme points, then evenly mark the remaining ones.

To make the markup more accurate, special templates are used. When placing several fasteners, make sure that they are not at the level of the internal elements of the cabinet (ends, shelves).

Correct markup

After completing the markup, drilling is performed. When assembling furniture with your own hands, rely on the following recommendations:

holes in the hinge bowl are drilled along the marking lines on the doors;
the fastening device is placed in a niche, leveled up to 180o;
carry out the mark of the installation points of the loops;
drill holes that are needed to attach the mounting device to the door;
the door is leveled where it will be fixed. Make notes on the closet;
holes are prepared;
holes are drilled for the striker plate.

Drill with 35 mm Faustner bit

Start drilling

finished hole

Installation of fastening loops

When installing the mounting device, it is important to know how to properly position it, this determines the life of the cabinet. We advise you to place the fasteners in one line so that the load on the hinges is uniform. If this requirement is not observed, the hinges will not withstand the operational period. All joints marked with an awl or sharp nail must be clearly visible. For these purposes, the working surfaces are wiped. All work must be done in detail: excessive fuss can cause marriage.

Before fastening, a thorough check of all parameters of the location of shelves, cabinet doors is carried out. The ideal option is to draw up a sketch of the installation. If all the elements are ready, you can begin installation:

sashes need to be tried on to the sides of the cabinet at the marking places;
secure the door in place. AT drilled holes insert into cups, connect to the door. Errors must not be allowed: all elements must be connected exactly in size so that the door opens effortlessly;
striker can be connected vertically;
when using fasteners, it is necessary to mount them “deaf”, they should not have errors. It is better to do the mount with an assistant;
after installing the hinges on the door, try them on the cabinet. They must match exactly. Dots are marked on both sides. The correctness of the connections will make the operation of the doors hassle-free;
finish by checking the connections.

There is no need to worry if the doors do not move easily when first opened. The door leaves will develop over time, and after completion of work, the hinges are lubricated with machine oil and wiped with a soft absorbent cloth.

Alignment with a square and designation of the mounting holes of the hinge with a pencil

Inserting a hinge into a hole

Self-tapping screws

Hinges installed on the facade

Types of adjustment of fasteners

What is regulation and why is it needed. This fixes the problem that occurred during the installation of fasteners. Before it is carried out, it is necessary to make a diagnosis in order to detect the problem. Having established the cause, you should slightly loosen the fastener bolt or tighten it more strongly. Adjustment should be made whenever the doors begin to sag. This procedure has three varieties:

depth adjustment is needed in rooms with uneven floors, it is necessary to loosen the fasteners or tighten the self-tapping screw. For this work, an ordinary screwdriver will do;
horizontal adjustment is required, especially if the floor is uneven, to eliminate the gap formed between the cabinet and the door;
vertical adjustment is needed to hang the doors at the right level. The procedure is systematic: you need to adjust the position of the cabinet doors so that they do not sag.

The nuances of mounting on glass sashes

The type of fasteners, specially made for glass leaves, differs from previous devices. On the glass sashes you will need to hang special hinges that have a great design, adjustment in three various planes. The device includes:

sealing ring to be screwed to the glass;
decorative overlay, (it must be screwed to the side walls);
fastening loop;
a cap that closes the loop on the front side.

A simple option for glass doors can be hinged hinges, which include 2 parts: a plastic seal and a hinge. It is attached to the hole under the hinge and on the glass.

Installation on glass doors must be carried out taking into account the characteristics of the material. It differs from other types of fastening, has its own characteristics:

mark up for installing fasteners;
drill holes in the cabinet frame with a drill;
using self-tapping screws, insert a loop into the niche;
connect fasteners with glass or mirror using clamps;
to protect the surface from damage, install rubber gaskets between the glass and the mount;
finally screw the mount.

It is best not to drill into the glass to prevent accidental chipping and damage. This is fraught with the loss of doors.

Installing wide hinges is advisable on the doors of cabinets made of chipboard, since this is a loose material that will begin to crumble over time. To keep the mechanisms in working condition, they need to be lubricated with engine oil from time to time to protect them from dryness and corrosion. In cases of drawdown of doors due to the location of the cabinet in a damp room with uneven floors, it is necessary to adjust the fastening mechanisms.

Mounting the mounting device on the cabinet door is a responsible job, but it is feasible to do it yourself. All of its steps are doable. Particular attention should be paid to the markup so that the product is pleasing to the eye and serves for a long time without failures and breakdowns.

Furniture hinge for glass

Installation of furniture hinges on glass

When assembling furniture on your own, many people have questions related to fastening and adjusting doors. In our article we will try to answer them.

Door adjustment

Recently, the question of how to adjust the doors of a standard cabinet has become more and more relevant. It may be necessary to carry out a similar procedure in various occasions, but the question itself must be approached in detail.
First, consider when you need to adjust these elements.

Problem	Decision
Over time, the mechanisms began to work poorly, they do not close completely, or the doors are slightly ajar.	Most likely, the screws in the mechanism itself loosened. You will need to tighten them up and adjust to deal with the problem.
After the move, there were big gaps.	It is required 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 to be “curved”.	Most likely, there was a displacement of the mechanisms, as a result of which they moved away from the facade. Carefully inspect the hinges, the position of the bolts before starting the adjustment.

Correctly identifying the problem is already half the battle. It is very important to understand what happened to the furniture and caused the displacement of its elements. Including the current position of the doors is determined to work out further actions.
How are cabinet doors adjusted? 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. Turn this element with a screwdriver, controlling the change in position. It is necessary to achieve a result when the sash is located accordingly to the end, and their edges coincide. The gaps should be the same everywhere, this fact requires careful control. On some models, a lock is installed, if you set the position correctly, it will close.
The second step is to adjust the height. To do this, unscrew the screws that secure the sash to the structure itself. The door must be moved manually so that it fully coincides in height with the structure itself and does not go 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 that 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 the correct position for full further use.

Fastening

One more important question which interests many: how to screw the cabinet door, and in this case, many consider the video optimal solution for self-study. Of course it can give you general information, but it is necessary to have practical knowledge in this matter. Therefore, if you do not even know how to hang the sash correctly, it is best to immediately contact the experts.
But still, it is worth considering the installation process itself to give an idea of \u200b\u200bthe theory of this issue.
What you need to secure your cabinet door:

Measurement tools.

Cutter for ends 3.5 centimeters.

Screwdriver.

Self-tapping screws.

Drill for making holes.

Now let's talk about how to hang a door on your closet. To begin with, it is recommended to mark up and outline the center. Usually it is performed at a distance of 22 millimeters from the edge. From the butt it is necessary to retreat from 7 to 12 centimeters.
In most cases, two loops are performed at the top and bottom. This option is the most simple and convenient, allows you to reduce the time of direct installation. But there are very dimensional structures with a lot of weight, for them two loops may not be enough. In this case, it is recommended to install another element. It is carried out in the center of the structure, due to this, a full distribution of weight is ensured.
Now we take a drill with a cutter of the recommended diameter. Some are wondering - why is a cutter exactly 35 millimeters required?
A cup from the loop will be inserted into the hole made, it has a certain diameter. The vast majority 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 discrepancies.
It is recommended to use only a tool with good sharpening. It is important to quickly and correctly make a hole, avoiding defects in the form of punching through the coating, excessive depth and chips. The normal depth is 1.2 centimeters.
We insert the loop cup, mark the entrances under the screws with an awl and screw them in. Next, you need to mark the door, taking into account the indents on the furniture body, and then screw it to the main part. With the help of adjusting screws, you can immediately set 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 it, because mirrors are very fragile elements and are easily damaged during transportation.
There are several ways to attach a mirror to a standard cabinet door:

With the help of special plastic rails.

By gluing, this is the easiest option for today.

Mirrors are often fastened with metal paws in the form of the letter "P".

Small screws.

Before starting installation, it is required to remove the sash from the structure and lay it on the floor. This is necessary for the most accurate work and your convenience.
For the mirror itself, measurements should be taken, having learned its exact dimensions. After that, you need to take a pencil, a ruler and draw a place for direct attachment. This will allow you to accurately place it on the door.
The easiest mounting option today is with a special double-sided adhesive film. It is as simple and convenient as possible to use, will allow you to quickly cope with the task without the use of a huge number of tools.
First you need to cut a piece of film according to previously made dimensions. It needs to be glued to the door according to the pencil marking, gradually removing protective layer from the bottom side and ironing the place of application well.
Now remove the protective layer from the upper side, apply a mirror and press down a little. It is important not to overdo it, because with a lot of pressure it can simply burst. The adhesive on the film sets quickly, and you can be sure of a similar fixation method. It is not so easy to cope with such a connection, usually it is possible to separate the surfaces only with a metal string.

It is often necessary to change the facade on a wardrobe or sideboard. How to hang cabinet doors at home? How to do it right? To answer these questions, consider the options for existing furniture doors. They are of the following types:

swing;
coupe.

Each type has its own requirements when hanging on the frame. The most common type is swing doors to the wardrobe. Consider the types of elements holding them:

inset loops - have a facade from the side of the holding loops. The end of the sidewall of the frame is clearly visible;
completely overhead - the facade is located on the side of the hinges and is superimposed on the end of the side part;
corner joints - in relation to the holding unit, the facade is installed at an angle of 90 to 135 °;
overhead partially - allow you to install two facades on one partition. They close the ends usually half of the sidewall.

Let's move on to installation hinged doors. To do this, we measure the width and height of each opening and the main frame, check the levels of the roof, sidewalls and floor shield. We also measure the thickness of the cabinet walls. It happens that distortions form over time. 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 cabinet (shelves, sidewalls, partitions) was the same.

In order to properly install the cabinet doors on the inset hinges, it is necessary to drown their inner part to the thickness of the facade (16-30 mm).

If you need to hang the doors on that part of the product where the drawers are, then please note: 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 extension of the 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 fixing and holes are marked, they are 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 halves of the hinges with furniture screws, respectively, to the sidewall and the facade;
hang the door.

Coupe fronts

To install such nodes in the frame of the product, the following condition must be met: the shelves and inner drawers of the cabinet must be shorter (in depth) than the external elements of the product (sidewall) by 10-12 cm.

When installing compartment doors, pay attention to the presence of a dead zone at the intersection of frames in 2-3 door options. On hit drawers in such places they lose their functionality - they are simply clamped.

Materials and tools

Loops furniture overhead.
Drill with drills.
Roulette, ruler, pencil.
Screwdriver, screws.

If you need to hang the doors on the furniture with your own hands, then follow all the above recommendations, and then errors and miscalculations will be minimized.

Most consumers, when choosing certain interior items, pay attention to the quality of the fittings they are equipped with. This approach is due to the fact that this particular element can affect how long the products will last before the first repair. It is worth noting that such a statement applies to all elements, including loops.

The hinges are made in the form of mechanical type devices that are installed on the front part of the body of cabinets or other pieces of furniture, so that the door can be opened at a certain angle. Today these accessories are offered in a wide variety of options, which differ from each other in design, purpose, installation method and other characteristics. Due to such a wide variety of these elements, the average consumer is faced with a difficulty in choosing fittings, as it is not easy to understand which option is suitable for a particular piece of furniture.

Primary requirements

Although many consumers pay attention to appearance fittings and fastening method, yet when choosing, they should be based on parameters such as strength and endurance. If you neglect this recommendation, then the purchased fittings will not be able to cope with the load and will break prematurely declared by the manufacturer.

For this reason, companies specializing in the production of furniture hinges and other products, which strive to maintain a good reputation, strive to make their products of high quality in the process of manufacturing their products.

It is noteworthy that it does not matter what design the consumer decides to buy hinges, since any similar product will be different high quality execution.

Fasteners for wooden furniture

The vast majority of cabinets and other varieties wooden furniture usually equipped with four-hinged hinges.

Due to the special design of these fasteners, it becomes possible to open the cabinet doors by 92-180 degrees. They also allow you to adjust in three planes. The following elements can be distinguished at the heart of the four-hinged fittings:

hinge mounted on the door;
mounting plate, which is placed on the side wall of the cabinet.

The four-hinged canopies offered today can be classified into several groups:

Overhead fittings. It is advisable to use this type of hinge for furniture in which the door closes the side parts of the niche where it is installed.
Half awnings. Stopping the choice on such fittings should be when one sidewall is covered with two doors at once.
Internal loops. Their main purpose is to fasten doors from the inside.
Fittings that allow you to install the door at an angle of 45 degrees. It is best to use this type for corner cabinets and cabinets.
inverse mechanisms. Due to the presence of hinges of this type, it becomes possible to open the sash 180 degrees.
Piano awnings. Due to the low reliability of such fittings, manufacturers rarely equip pieces of furniture with it. The most common option where they are used is sliding facades of antique interior items. They are also often present in the design of cabinets made in retro style.
Card loops. Accessories of this type are made in two versions: collapsible or non-collapsible. At the same time, you can find card sheds on sale, which are distinguished by their original design, which looks like certain figures. Detailed Solution gives them a very impressive look.
Mezzanine fittings. A spring is used as the main element in such loops.

Before making a final decision in favor of a particular furniture fitting, it is advisable to understand whether its characteristics correspond to the piece of furniture for which you are buying it. At the selection stage it is important to consider the smallest details as they can affect the performance of the product.

Canopies for glass doors

In the design of fittings designed for glass doors of cabinets, the following elements can be distinguished:

The standard version of the hinges, which are equipped with glass cabinet doors, is the use of two types of plugs and sealing rings. Most often the first are made in the form of a circle, and the second - a full circle. The final decision on the choice of one or another type of hinges for the cabinet door must be made by the consumer himself. Magnets can also be one of the possible solutions for installation on glass doors.

Installation and adjustment of fasteners

Sometimes there are situations when the owner, by his careless actions, damages the loop, because of which it leaves its place or moves. In this case, he must correct everything and adjust the mount.

The most common type of malfunction is associated with a phenomenon in which the hinges "pull" the door. It is worth saying that this can happen with piano hinges. Here it is important to install the hinge very accurately doing everything without haste.

To perform the installation of fittings, you should prepare a number of tools:

accessories to be installed;
drill with end tip;
mounting plate;
fasteners.

Adjustment for horizontal divergence of furniture doors

The main task here is to install the door in such a way that there is a gap on the fastening side, and while closing the door, the reverse side goes beyond the boundaries of the cabinet walls. If the furniture has two doors, they should cling to each other.

The adjustment process itself comes down to performing manipulations with a special adjustment screw, which is available on furniture hinges. Finding it is quite simple: its usual location is the hinge arm, located closest to the door, in contrast to the mounting screws and the additional adjusting screw. If this screw is screwed in even more, then this will increase the clearance between the end of the door and the wall of the cabinet. By doing the opposite, that is, by loosening the screw, we reduce the distance between the indicated elements.

Cabinet door depth adjustment

During the operation of a cabinet or other furniture, the owner may notice that his door, being closed, goes beyond the boundaries or, conversely, is too recessed deep into the cabinet. In this case, the adjustment procedure will be similar to that used in the previous case. To do this, you must again find the adjusting screw on the hinge arm, remembering that it should be closest to the cabinet wall.

The purpose of this screw is not only to adjust, but also to fix the door. Thus, if you twist it slightly, then it will be possible to move the door back and forth in relation to the walls. To make the adjustment, you should determine the appropriate position of the door, move it to it, and then tighten the adjusting screw until it stops.

Remember that it is not only important what design of fittings you buy for your furniture. It is also important that its installation is carried out by a qualified installer. In this case every little thing matters, which can affect the life of the entire product.

Such type of fittings as hinges play an important role influencing the service life of furniture. Therefore, its choice should be approached as responsibly as the choice of a cabinet or cabinet. Should consider design features this accessory, because if there is a discrepancy between the fittings and the product itself, in which it will be installed, then this part will not be able to last for a long time.

Also at the selection stage, you should ask about the features of servicing a particular type of furniture hinges. This is important in view of the fact that in the absence of knowledge about the implementation correct adjustment accessories, the owner will not be able to use the furniture with all the convenience. And in this case, he runs the risk of hastening the moment when it will be necessary to look for new loops to replace those that will soon fail.