How to Install a New Cabinet Door

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderate

Things You’ll Need:

  • Cabinet Knobs
  • Cabinet Latches
  • Hinges

Step1
Remove the old cabinet door.
Step2
Attach two or three hinges evenly spaced along the back edge of the new door.
Step3
Measure where the top edge of the door will be placed onto the cabinet base, and mark the cabinet base.
Step4
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.
Step5
Place the new door over the cabinet opening and align with chalk line.
Step6
Mark the top hinge location on each cabinet frame.
Step7
Open hinges and place the door against the frame, aligning hinges with hinge marks.
Step8
Anchor hinges to the frame with the screws provided in hinge kit.
Step9
Erase all marks.
Step10
Attach doorknobs and catches.

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donald said

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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!

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