#How to fit kitchen unit hinges

DIY expert Craig Phillips demonstrates how to hang cupboard doors. You can learn how to cut your doors to size with our article How to use a circular saw

Cut your hinge hole in the door

Mark out a line set back 10mm from the edge of the door. This is where the circumference of the hole you need to drill in the door for the hinge will touch.

You can buy a drill bit especially designed for cutting these holes for kitchen unit hinges.

So, hold your drill vertically with the hinge cutting bit in place, and drill your hole. Remember to hold the drill securely, and that you are not drilling right through the door! A depth of about 10mm should be about right, but check with the hinges you are using.

You know simply slip the hinge into position, and then screw the hinge in place. It is best to drill a small pilot hole for your screws.

Each door should have two hinges.

Hanging the doors

To hang your door, hold it up to the cupboard frame, and mark where your screw holes need to be to secure the hinge.

Take the door away and then drill your pilot holes. Then simply present the door to the right position, and screw up the top, then the bottom hinge.