How To Fix A Cabinet Door Hinge With A Damaged Base Repair Guide

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                          45 minutes - 1 hour

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Introduction

The door hinge is a mechanical bearing that attaches the door to its frame and works as a pivot point while opening and closing the door. Application of more weight and improper use can pull the door hinge and damage the base.

Before using this guide, inspect the door to take a note of how much the base is being ripped off. Can it be fixed with wood filler? If the base is pulled apart from the door, you may need to replace the door.

Note that the size of hinges and screws can vary according to the individual’s need. So make sure to purchase the exact size accordingly. To find the exact size of the hinge check the hinge cup, use this photo or take the old hinge to the store.

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Step 1

              Hinge

Choose the correct screwdriver to remove the damaged hinge.
A properly sized bit should “fill up” the screw head, utilizing both the full depth and width of the socket.
In general, use the largest bit size that fits snugly into the screw.

Choose the correct screwdriver to remove the damaged hinge.

A properly sized bit should “fill up” the screw head, utilizing both the full depth and width of the socket.

In general, use the largest bit size that fits snugly into the screw.

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Step 2

If the door is still attach to the cabinet, use your screwdriver to remove the screws from the door hinges.
Take the doors off the cabinets before you begin the repair.

If the door is still attach to the cabinet, use your screwdriver to remove the screws from the door hinges.

Take the doors off the cabinets before you begin the repair.

Step 3

Remove all of the screws from the first hinge of the cabinet.

Remove all of the screws from the first hinge of the cabinet.

Step 4

Remove all the the screws from the second hinge of the cabinet.

Remove all the the screws from the second hinge of the cabinet.

Step 5

Remove all of the screws from the door hinge.

Remove all of the screws from the door hinge.

Step 6

Squeeze the wood filler in the damaged base of the cabinet.
Some wood fillers require you to mix them with hardener. For those types, add 1/3 amount of hardener with filler and mix them until a consistent texture. Then apply the mixture to the damaged area. For more clarity, watch this video.
Place a card beside the hole and fill the hole with wood filler.
Overfill the damaged base slightly, to ensure the hole is filled completely.

Squeeze the wood filler in the damaged base of the cabinet.

Some wood fillers require you to mix them with hardener. For those types, add 1/3 amount of hardener with filler and mix them until a consistent texture. Then apply the mixture to the damaged area. For more clarity, watch this video.

Place a card beside the hole and fill the hole with wood filler.

Overfill the damaged base slightly, to ensure the hole is filled completely.

Step 7

Scrape the extra filler from the base with a putty knife or stiff card to smooth the surface before it dries.
Leave the filler for 20 to 30 minutes to dry.

Scrape the extra filler from the base with a putty knife or stiff card to smooth the surface before it dries.

Leave the filler for 20 to 30 minutes to dry.

Step 8

Place the cabinet hinge repair plate on the new base and secure with the screws that are included in the kit.
Make sure the plate is properly aligned with existing holes.

Place the cabinet hinge repair plate on the new base and secure with the screws that are included in the kit.

Make sure the plate is properly aligned with existing holes.

Step 9

Place the new cabinet hinge on the repair plate and screw it in with a drill.
Note that the size of hinges and screws may vary according to the individual’s need.

Place the new cabinet hinge on the repair plate and screw it in with a drill.

Note that the size of hinges and screws may vary according to the individual’s need.

Step 10

If the base was only pulled out on one side, then simply screw the new hinge on the other side.
If the base was pulled out, use the wood filler technique and repair plate on both sides.

If the base was only pulled out on one side, then simply screw the new hinge on the other side.

If the base was pulled out, use the wood filler technique and repair plate on both sides.

Step 11

Using your screwdriver, attach the door to the cabinet.
Make sure the door is level and aligned with the other door.

Using your screwdriver, attach the door to the cabinet.

Make sure the door is level and aligned with the other door.

Step 12

Test the door multiple times by opening and closing it.
Congratulations, the door is now fixed!

Test the door multiple times by opening and closing it.

Congratulations, the door is now fixed!

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