How to Install a New Cabinet Door

Tired of that out-of-style kitchen? Jazz it up inexpensively with new cabinet doors.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Cabinet Knobs
• Cabinet Latches
• Cabinet Latches
• Hinges

1. Remove the old cabinet door.

2. Attach two or three hinges evenly spaced along the back edge of the new door.

3. Measure where the top edge of the door will be placed onto the cabinet base, and mark the cabinet base.

4. Hold chalk string to the marks on the cabinet base and snap a chalk line. This will help you align the tops of the doors.

5. Place the new door over the cabinet opening and align with chalk line.

6. Mark the top hinge location on each cabinet frame.

7. Open hinges and place the door against the frame, aligning hinges with hinge marks.

8. Anchor hinges to the frame with the screws provided in hinge kit.

9. Erase all marks.

10. Attach doorknobs and catches.

[blatevola]

on 8/3/2008 Did you countersink your hinges? You need to accommodate for the thickness of the hinges by countersinking them into the frame and into the door.

[donald]

on 12/2/2006 note: put new hinges on cabinet door door will not close all the way what did I do wrong please advise Thank you!