These corner cabinets are the most complex doors and hinges to adjust in the kitchen... unless you are systematical about it! Let me show you how it's done.
I think 'systematical' is a word?
Either way, we need to rule out the basics first. Bent, broken, loose hinges, or something jamming it from shutting properly.
No? Then we can get into some adjustments. Here's a tip, get the Bifold hinges adjusted first where the 2 doors meet. then we will move in to the cabinet to door hinge second, it makes life so much easier.
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Adjusting screws? The screws that look like stars, like Phillips but different? they are Pozi-driv screws, don't strip the screws - you should really use a Pozi-drive screwdriver like one of these amzn.to/2XbJtAU Or an interchangeable screwdriver bit set amzn.to/3k0NJeV
Blum Catalogue (free helpful reference) publications.b...
When buying, make sure to choose the right style, either face frame or frameless. and 1/4, 1/2 or full overlay.
These are Blum 170 Degree hinges to suit Face Frame cabinets (US style) amzn.to/38W99U0
eBay US; 'Hardware Brand' ebay.us/UGY73b and 'Blum' ebay.us/e9Ff8Q for face frame
This frameless style is more common in UK and Australia;
'Blum' ebay.us/17RFO4 or 'Unbranded' ebay.us/EmSZRv
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