How To Adjust Kitchen Cabinet Door Height

How to Adjust Kitchen Cabinet Door Height

When your kitchen cabinet doors are not aligned properly, it can make your kitchen look untidy and can also make it difficult to open and close the doors. Adjusting the height of your cabinet doors is a relatively simple task that can be completed in a few minutes. Here are the steps on how to adjust kitchen cabinet door height:

Tools you'll need:

Phillips head screwdriver

Measuring tape

Level

Pencil

Steps:

Measure the height of the doors. Use a measuring tape to measure the height of the doors from the top of the door to the bottom of the door.
Mark the desired height. Use a pencil to mark the desired height on the cabinet frame.
Loosen the screws. Use a Phillips head screwdriver to loosen the screws that hold the hinges in place.
Adjust the height of the doors. Move the doors up or down to the desired height.
Tighten the screws. Once the doors are at the desired height, tighten the screws to secure them in place.
Check the alignment. Use a level to check the alignment of the doors. If the doors are not aligned, repeat steps 3-5 until the doors are aligned properly.

Additional tips:

If you are adjusting the height of multiple doors, it is important to adjust them all to the same height.

If you are having trouble adjusting the height of the doors, you can consult a professional cabinet maker.

Once you have adjusted the height of the doors, it is important to check them periodically to ensure that they are still aligned properly.