How To Fix Broken Cabinet Door

For self closing cabinet hinges adjusting the door until both the top and bottom are the same distance from the cabinet face should be done first.

How to fix broken cabinet door.

Mix an epoxy filler used for furniture repair. This keeps the filler from pressing back through. Press the filler into the gap from the back side of the door. Then scuff the cup portion of the hinge with sandpaper where it will contact the adhesive.

It s a trial and error process. Make a small adjustment then close the door to check its position. Then tighten the screw with a screwdriver. This screw moves the door in or out.

Start by removing the hinge from the door and preparing the damaged area photo 1. The gluing repair with titebond carpenter s glue and jorgensen clamps took 30 minutes mostly. This will knead into a dough like consistency. Euro hinges are designed for easy adjustment.

Quick easy repair to glue cabinet door and restore with stain. Apply petroleum jelly to the movable portions of the hinge to protect them from the glue. I plan to use a two part 5 minute epoxy with wood bonding compatibility and duct tape to help hold the two sections together while the epoxy cures. With this simple process i will have a fully repaired cabinet door in under 30 minutes.

If the door isn t flush with the doors next to it adjust the depth screw. Often the problem is that the rear adjustment screw has come loose which makes the door sit askance. I have a broken cabinet door that was accidentally snapped into two sections. If your door is crooked not square with the cabinet fix that first then raise or lower it to the same height as adjacent doors.

Place a scrap piece of wood with wax paper over it under the repair and turn the door face up.