Most modern cabinets use adjustable (concealed/European) hinges that let you fine-tune doors in three directions: up–down, left–right, and in–out. Adjust in the order below for the best results.

What You’ll Need

• Phillips or Pozidriv screwdriver

• Good lighting

• Patience (small turns matter)

Step 1: Adjust Up & Down (Height) — Do This First

Where: The mounting plate screws (on the cabinet side).

How:

1. Slightly loosen the mounting plate screws.

2. Raise or lower the door until tops/bottoms align with adjacent doors.

3. Retighten securely.

Fixes: Doors too high/low; uneven top lines.

Step 2: Adjust Left & Right (Side-to-Side)

Where: The cam screw on the hinge arm.

How:

• Turn the cam screw to shift the door left or right.

• Adjust both top and bottom hinges evenly.

Fixes: Uneven gaps between doors; doors rubbing each other or the cabinet side.

Step 3: Adjust In & Out (Depth/Flush)

Where: The depth screw on the hinge arm.

How:

• Turn to move the Door Closer to or farther from the cabinet.

• Aim for a flush face across all doors.

Fixes: Door sticking out; soft-close not engaging smoothly.

Step 4: Fine-Tune & Test

• Open/close the door a few times.

• Make ¼-turn adjustments only.

• Recheck alignment against neighboring doors.

Quick Troubleshooting Guide

Pro Tips

• Adjust one door at a time.

• Start with the top hinge, then match the bottom.

• Avoid power drivers for fine tuning (easy to strip screws).

• If screws spin freely, fix the hole before adjusting.

Summary

1. Set height first.

2. Center gaps side-to-side.

3. Make doors flush with depth adjustment.

4. Fine-tune in small increments.