How to Remove Kitchen Cabinet Doors

Removing your kitchen cabinet doors is a quick and easy project that almost any homeowner can accomplish:

1. Locate the hinges on your cabinet doors.
2. Check to see what type of screwdriver or drill bit you will need and get the proper tool.
3. Once you have the appropriate tool, unscrew the hinge from the cabinet door. There should be two screws on either side of the cup.
4. After the top and bottom screws are removed for each hinge on the cabinet door, you can gently push the door off the hinges.

As you may know, there are several different styles of hinges available today. This can cause a lot of confusion for homeowners who are trying to find the right hinge for their cabinet doors. Check out the list below to learn about some of the basic types of hinges you may encounter when removing or replacing your kitchen cabinet doors.

• Compact and Conceal and European Hinges

• Compact and conceal hinges go on the back of your kitchen cabinet door and are completely hidden from view when the door is closed. This style hinge is available in both self and soft close options. This style of hinge is great for more contemporary designs where you want the hardware to be downplayed or altogether hidden.

• Semi Concealed Hinges

• As the name might suggest, the hinges on these doors are only partially concealed. Typically, the hinge will attach to the outside of hte cabinet box's face frame, which will be visible from the outside. The other side of the hinge is attached to the back of the cabinet door, so that it is hidden when the cabinet door is closed.

• Surface Mount Hinges

• Surface mount hinges, as you may have guessed, mount to the outside surface to both your cabinet box and your cabinet door. This style of hinge can only be used with framed cabinet boxes. Surface mount hinges are great for inset installation and are available in a wide variety of finishes and designs.