How To Install Hidden Hinges On Old Cabinets

See how we used off-the-shelf cabinet hinges to swap out the old surface-mount hinges or hidden versions. We include a trick we used to make it go faster than the instructions showed!

[bexaminer]

Ok. Well one idea you might want to keep in mind. When you're drilling a pilot hole you can just put a piece of blue painters tape around the bit at the depth you want to go to. It's simple and it helps to make sure you don't go any deeper than you want to.

[KhiavDim]

Tip: Get two drills. One for the drill bit for pilot holes and one to screw the screw in. I swear, such a time saver!

[pamgroom]

I love you guys for making this video. I've always wanted hidden hinges on my old 1950's cabinets! My vintage yet sturdy kitchen cabinets thank you for saving their lives. Paint and hidden hinges is enough of an update to keep me happy with the look and it will cost less than new cabinets. I also always wondered what to do about the hidden hinge overhang into the cabinet, and you tackled that as well. Many thanks!

[oncebittenaz]

The cabinet framework is exactly like ours. This little video was an enormous help. Thank you for your effort. Peace and Love

[highoctanehustleofficial]

This is great. However, I think to make this last over time I would add the block. Great job on the tutorial. Appreciate seeing what you did.

[deeparker]

Thanks to the both of you, for your step by step instructions on how to turn my cabinet into a more modern looking cabinet with the concealed hinges. Awesome Video!🏆

[sherriearly]

I didn't know it was possible to switch these out. Great to know!

[jpyeatt]

Cabinets with new paint and hidden hinges look nice.

[Karen-ibjc]

So glad about the advice not going to deep I thought you guys did a great job a little advice like that makes amateurs like me more successful so I appreciate it.

[SantiagoPATube]

Genius, just saved me a lot of time and trouble. Thank you!

[retroredo]

Old video but exactly what I need! I have a separate nice workshop I use for sewing, crafting! Im trying to make it look nicer as I do have clients in. Unlike house that has hidden hinges they used cheap black hinges on the lower white cabinets. Very distracting to me! I didn't know how to change out. Until I saw this! Thanks so much!

[kimberlydeprey]

Exactly what I was looking for. Totally updates the cabinets! Incredible, thank you!

[karenlucci]

Have been following you both for years and absolutely love your Florida home! You two are amazing! Thank you!

[richardnaumoff]

Thanks so much for this video! I have been struggling for 2/3 days to get this sorted. Watched your video and blitzed through the cabinet doors!!!
Happy holidays! I owe ya a beer!!

[randrade]

So smart and so easy! You guys just saved me tons of time and aggravation. Thanks - I like the look of your kitchen update.

[paulk]

Have the same exact situation and this will work perfectly!! Great video and explanation!! Thanks

[gibsonguy]

Great video! His wife (and videographer) actually spoke some very important points like don't drill pilot hole through the front of cab door.

[Hiii]

Did you actually read my mind??? I needed this!!! 🙌🏼

[kayhale]

I LOVE IT!!! I am going to do this for my cabinets!! Thank you for this video!❤

[rosethompson]

This was a super helpful video! Thank you! This is exactly what I’ll be doing to my cabinets