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To remove cabinet doors with European hinges, follow these steps:
1. Open the cabinet door fully.
2. Locate the adjustment screws on the hinges.
3. Use a screwdriver to loosen the screws while holding the door in place.
4. Once the screws are loose, lift the door off the hinges.
5. If there are multiple hinges, repeat the process for each one.
6. To reattach the doors, align the hinges with the hinge plates on the cabinet frame.
7. Lower the door onto the hinges and tighten the screws to secure it in place.
Removing cabinet doors with European hinges is a simple process that allows for easy cleaning, painting, or replacing of the doors.
European hinges are commonly used on cabinet doors for their modern appearance and easy installation on various door types. Also known as concealed or inset hinges, removing European hinges is a straightforward process that won’t require much time.
How to Take Off Cabinet Doors With European Hinges
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What are European Hinges?
A European hinge is a type of hinge that attaches a cabinet door to the cabinet frame. Unlike other types of hinges such as insert, wraparound, or surface mount hinges, which are visible and rest on the outer part of the door, European hinges are invisible when the cabinet door is closed as they are attached underneath the door. The clean, sleek, and seamless aesthetic of a European hinge is what makes it the most popular choice for cabinets today, and their soft-close feature makes closing doors quiet and effortless.
Although European hinges refer to a specific style, there are various types available, including cup, straight arm, soft-close, and pie cut hinges, among others. Cup hinges require a hole drilled into the door for the cup to fit in but can be used with any combination of cabinet types, regardless of the angle, whether the cabinets are frameless or face-frame, or the doors are overlay or inset.
What Tools are Required to Remove European Hinges from Doors?
Concealed hinges are generally easy to remove and only require a few tools and some time. To remove your hinges and any residue left behind, you will need a screwdriver, sandpaper or a small chisel, adhesive remover, a hammer, and a small container to store any removed materials (a small, clean space off to the side can also be used, as long as you are careful.)
How to Take Off the Hinge
If glue or adhesive has been used around the mounts of your hinges, you will need to address the stickiness before starting the removal process. Apply a small amount of glue remover to the area and allow it to loosen the adhesive. Once the adhesive has loosened, begin unscrewing the hinge screws on the door, working from top to bottom to avoid damaging the hinge. Remove the door from the hinge and scrape or sand off any remaining glue residue on the door. Repeat the same process for the screws in the mount on the inside of the cabinet frame, removing any residue as necessary. Keep all screws and parts in a small dish or cup for safekeeping and future use.
