A cabinet door can drop or become misaligned. Reset it using the adjustment screws on the hinges.
TIP There should be a gap of about 2mm between the doors and end panels and 3mm between top of the doors and the benchtop.
How to adjust cabinet doors
 ●1 ADJUST THE HEIGHT
The base and top of the doors should be level. To adjust the height loosen the two screws holding the mounting plate on the cabinet, change the height of the mounting plate then tighten the screws. Photo: Handyman |
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Maintenance & RepairsHow to repair melamine edging on shelves and doors Melamine strips on shelving and doors can become chipped and torn. Remove the damaged edge and iron on a new one costing about $10 for a 10 metre roll 21mm wide. Iron-on melamine strip is used to edge timber-based products such as MDF, particleboard or plywood shelving. It comes in a range of colours and veneer finishes and is backed with hot-melt adhesive that bonds when heated with an iron. Remove the old strip by softening the adhesive with a hot iron. Peel off with a scraper, remove remaining adhesive then use 80 grit abrasive paper wrapped around a cork sanding block to smooth, ready for new edging. |
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