Adjusting your wardrobe doors is often necessary to ensure they hang correctly, close properly, and look aligned. The process typically involves identifying and manipulating specific screws on the door's hinges.
Check Your Wardrobe Hinges
First, you need to check to see whether your wardrobe doors have adjustable hinges. Most modern wardrobe doors are fitted with hinges that allow for adjustments in multiple directions, such as up-and-down, side-to-side, and in-and-out (depth).
If your hinges are adjustable, you'll need to adjust the hinges on each door. Each hinge usually has several screws, and each screw controls a different type of adjustment.
Identifying Adjustment Screws
While hinge designs can vary slightly, adjustable hinges typically have screws dedicated to specific movements. According to the video reference titled "How To Level Wardrobe Doors," the screw closest to the back of the Wardrobe manipulates (likely controls depth or side-to-side movement, which is crucial for leveling and alignment).
Here's a general guide to common adjustment screws on cabinet/wardrobe hinges:
- Screw closest to the back: Often controls depth (how close or far the door sits from the cabinet frame) or side-to-side movement. This is the one highlighted in the reference as being involved in leveling.
- Screw closest to the door front: Often controls side-to-side movement, allowing you to align the door edge perfectly with the cabinet side or the adjacent door.
- Screws mounting the hinge plate: These are usually slots rather than holes, allowing for up-and-down adjustment of the entire door.
How to Make Adjustments
You will typically need a screwdriver (usually a Phillips head) to turn the adjustment screws.
- Identify the Problem: Determine whether the door needs to move up/down, left/right, or in/out.
- Locate the Relevant Screw(s): Find the screw(s) on the hinges that control the desired direction of movement. Based on the reference, the screw closest to the back is key for leveling and likely side-to-side or depth alignment.
- Make Small Turns: Turn the screw(s) in small increments (e.g., a quarter or half turn).
- Check the Door: After each adjustment, close the door and check if the alignment has improved.
- Repeat: Continue making small adjustments on all hinges on the door until the desired alignment is achieved. You may need to adjust screws on both the top and bottom hinges to correct issues.
- Example: If the door is crooked (higher on one side), you'll use the up-and-down adjustment screws (often the mounting screws in slotted holes) on the top or bottom hinge. If there's a gap between the doors or they overlap, you'll use the side-to-side screws. If the door doesn't sit flush with the cabinet, you'll use the depth adjustment screw (like the one mentioned closest to the back).
Important Note: Always make small adjustments. Overtightening screws can strip the hinge or the wood, while loose screws can cause the door to sag.
By checking for adjustable hinges and understanding which screw controls which movement – particularly the screw closest to the back of the wardrobe mentioned in the reference – you can effectively adjust your wardrobe doors for optimal performance and appearance.
