Fix My Cabinet

Thinking about changing the look of your kitchen by installing new doors? Do you want to do it yourself (DYI)? There are a few things you will need to learn prior to taking on the project. I’ve written many articles that are linked in this post that will help you with different situations you may encounter.
read Changing Kitchen Cabinet Doors

This video demonstrates how Blum cabinet door clip hinges operate. When removing cupboard doors, most people are not aware of the simplicity of this system. Toward the back of the mechanism there’s a small metal tab that needs to be lifted in order for it to release from the plate. It takes less than five seconds to release one and to snap it back into position.

I’ll admit, it is a little tougher than the demonstration to get it to snap into place. If the plate is not at a perfect ninety degree angle and the hinge is, it hard to get the two to match properly. Usually, you have to push up or down on the hinge to get it to clip properly.

Just about all cabinet hinge manufactures make this style European hinge.

If you are having custom cabinets made, ask your fabricator if your hinges will operate like these. If not, see how much extra they would cost. Many years from now, you may decide to remodel the cupboards. When you do the doors will be easy to remove. read Removing Cabinet Doors With Clip Hinges