Learning to repair European kitchen cabinets yourself may not be as easy as you think. As with anything that needs fixing, your success will depend on your skill level and the tools at your disposal. One of the most common things homeowners try to fix in their closets is mismatched closet doors. This problem is most common with European-style cup hinges. The reason the adjustable doors stand out so much in this style of closet is that all the gaps between them are only 1.8 inches apart.
Straightening uneven kitchen, bathroom and office furniture seems like a simple task, but the truth is that many people fail at it. When a screw is too tight and the hinge buckles completely, many homeowners/do-it-yourselfers seek professional help.
craftsmen who work with European pot hinges every day can observe crooked doors and spot pitfalls. Yes, at first glance it looks like a second grader could fix a kitchen cabinet because the only tool needed is a Phillips screwdriver. I witnessed a disaster at a doctor’s office where the doctor decided to make changes on his own time.Thank goodness they kept all the spares when I was hired to fix the mess he made.
Three things not to do when adjusting misaligned sheets
1) Never pack sheets so close together that they jam. The standard distance between doors is eight inches. Any margin below this value can cause the door to jam when attempting to open. In this case, it is possible to chip the edges of the cabinet doors.
2) Never unscrew the screw from the hinge seat when moving the adjustment sideways on the Europa belt. If turning the screw loosens the hinge, be careful not to exceed the allowable limit of the steel case at the hinge. In this case, it is necessary to completely dismantle the kitchen cabinet door and reassemble the hinge parts. It’s a frustrating task, so be patient.
3) This type of hinge allows for back and forth movement.When the cabinet door is open, the edge of the door should not be tight against the front of the cabinet. This also creates a sticky effect and you are more likely to damage the cabinet front or door.
Open and close doors gently when repairing furniture in the kitchen, bathroom, laundry room, garage or office. Fitting uneven real wood or Formica cabinet doors without experience can end in disaster. Make sure you have enough time to fix the lockers without rushing and you should be fine.