How To Install Full Overlay Door Hinges

Press the hinge cups into the holes.

How to install full overlay door hinges. Clearly that s why the overlay hinges did not work. Mark the position for the hinge on the back face of the door. My opening was 21 w my cabinets were 21 5 w so my overlay was. Many 1 2 inch overlay hinges have oval shaped holes on the plates that are used for hinge adjustment.

Do this for both hinges on the door. The door should measure 1 2 inch bigger than. Place the hinge on the door and mark the distance from the edge. Before ordering hinges make sure your doors are sized for 1 2 inch hinges.

Use a pencil to mark around the hinge so you know where you need to bore your hole. Pre drill the holes for the screws then install the screws securing the hinge to the door. Blow out the shavings and test fit the cup to make sure the hinge flanges touch the door surface. Position a rafter square as shown to keep the hinge aligned.

Measure your overlay like this. Install the hinge cups ryan benyi.