How to Size Doors for Half Overlay Hinges

One way to update the look of your kitchen is to change the hardware on the cabinets and drawers. When changing hardware, it may be necessary to change the cabinet door hinges to match the knobs and pulls. Cabinet doors that partially overlap the face of the cabinet require half-overlay hinges. It is crucial to size the cabinet doors for half-overlay hinges to ensure you purchase the proper hinge for your cabinets.

Things You'll Need

• Cloth
• Pencil
• Tape measure

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Instructions

1. • 1

     Open the cabinet door and clean the face of the cabinet on the hinge side with a cloth. This helps to see a clear line when you mark the face of the cabinet.

   • 2

     Close the cabinet door. Trace a light outline of the cabinet door on the face of the cabinet with a pencil on the hinge side of the door.

   • 3

     Pull the door open fully. Measure from the trace line to the inside opening of the cabinet with a tape measure. This is usually between 1/4-inch to 1 1/2-inches.