Designing Kitchens and Bathrooms - cupboard hinge problem

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searcher13
02-05-07, 10:44 AM
I have oak kitchen cupboards that are about 20 years old. A couple of the doors do not remain closed lately when I shut them. I can't see that there is anything wrong with their hinges when I compare them to the other doors. They used to stay closed so I don't understand what is happening.

spdavid
02-05-07, 10:49 AM
Do the cabinet doors have any type of catch? Magnetic? Friction? What condition are they in? That age frame easily could mean worn out or broken catches.
Wirepuller38
02-05-07, 10:52 AM
Do the hinges have any markings as to the manufacturer?

I recently had a cabinet hinge spring which broke. The hinge had a lifetime warranty. When I contacted the factory, they replaced the hinge.

searcher13
02-05-07, 11:00 AM
I'll have to check the hinge for a manufacturer when I get back home. There are no catches for the doors. They just normally want to close tight and seem to shut themselves when they are working normallly.
Wayne Mitchell
02-05-07, 12:36 PM
Try swapping hinges with a door that closes normally to see if that solves the problem.