How To Adjust Blum Hinges to Align Cabinet Doors
The door alignment process with Blum self-closing, inserta hinges involves three-axis adjustments to achieve a professional-looking finish. Here's how it works:
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Vertical Adjustment:
- Utilizes the elongated slots in the Mounting Plate for vertical movement.
- Loosen the two screws attaching the Mounting Plate to the face frame.
- Allows for a vertical shift of up to 5/32-inch or 4mm, perfect for aligning doors along the bottom and correcting minor drilling inaccuracies.
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In-and-Out Adjustment:
- Managed by the screw farthest from the cabinet door on the hinge body.
- Adjust the distance between the door and the face frame.
- Offers a range of 3/16 inches or 5mm, compensating for sound-reducing rubber bumpers' thickness.
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Left-Right Adjustment:
- The screw closest to the cabinet door on the hinge controls this adjustment.
- Allows the tops and bottoms of the doors to move independently to the left or right.
- Provides a range of 3/32 inches or 2mm, ensuring precise gaps between double doors.