Published on February 25th, 2013 | Materials: 75 cm PAX WARDROBE frame in white + 1 hinge door 50cm. with mirror / PAX VIKEDAL + 1 hinge door 50cm. plain white/ PAX BALLSTAD + 2 sets of 4 hinges with door dampers / KOMPL + Rubber hammer, electric saw, aluminum edge Description: I can finally say that after 2 years of brainstorming with myself, reading forums all over the world, asking and not getting answers I figured out how to put a hinge door on a PAX 75 cm. wardrobe frame. All done at home with standard tools that any house have and one visit to the local hardware shop. As you know PAX 75 cm. wardrobe frames are intended only for sliding doors and there are no hinge doors available for them. I needed a hinged door frame because 1: I had no space for anything but PAX 75 cm. frame 2: sliding doors are much more expensive, and 3: sliding doors come only in pairs and I wanted to put a door only to 1 frame of 75 cm. It was much easier than I thought. Now I am furious that I did not try that hack earlier.
We assembled everything as per instructions just we left the white door the last. After the first door is fixed we measure the open front space left (around 25cm.) and mark top and bottom where we are going to cut the white door vertically. Cutting can be done at home with standard electric saw or anywhere where cutting services are offered as local hardware stores etc. At the beginning we were thinking to cover the cut edge with veneer furniture edges but the material the door was made of is little loose and when you press to fix the glue of the veneer edge you damage the cut edge and it is not possible to leave it open any more. That is why we needed to cover it with something but still keep the elegant look of the wardrobe. Eventually we decided to put an aluminum edges to cover it. The ones we used is 19 mm. external dimensions and 16 mm internal as thick as the chipboard is. We only found it in 2m and 1 m. lengths so we needed to cut one of them and put them together- they do look good though.
We do not even needed to put any glue or silicon to fix the aluminum to the door as it goes over it very tightly and nicely -few rubber hammer hits later we were ready with the cutting/covering the cut process. All there was left was to put the normal IKEA hinges and fix the door as per instructions. Here are pictures of the finished product that I’m sooooo very proud of. I feel like Columbus, discovering new world … but in a smaller scale of course:) ~ Veselina Bekiarova, Sofia, Bulgaria Truck & Tool Rental The Home Depot Logo DIY Projects & Ideas Flooring & Area Rugs Lighting & Ceiling Fans Keep doors, cabinets and jewelry boxes opening and closing smoothly with the right hinge parts You probably don’t give hinges too much thought until one isn’t working and you can’t open or close a door correctly. This guide highlights the different types of hinges, along with mounting, sizing and materials. Hinges are right- or left-handed, and can have a fixed or removable pin – the latter lets you remove doors without unscrewing the hinges.
There are specialized types of hinges, so consult the chart for details. Distributes weight evenly over the entire length of the hinge Self-closing tight pin hinge offers two-way access for swinging doors Hinge is largely concealed Features a loose joint Can hold both light and heavy doors Shows only the knuckle when door is closed Areas where door must be frequently removed Enables door to be easily lifted off hinges May feature a removable pin Doors installed over high, thick carpet Causes door to rise as it opens, enabling it to clear thick carpet Doors leading into a garage Ideal for back doors Wooden gates and fences Features a heavy-duty tight pin May be installed on left- or right-hand side Doesn't require a mortise Provides lateral adjustment to ensure perfect alignment Hinges are installed in four configurations: full-mortise, half-mortise, full-surface and half- surface. Full-mortise installations have one leaf mortised on the door jamb and one into the edge of the door.
Half-mortise installations have one leaf mortised into the edge of the door and one anchored onto the surface of the door jamb. Full-surface mounting occurs when the two leaves are secured to the surface of the door. Half-surface mounting occurs when one leaf is mortised into the door jamb and the other anchored to the door’s surface. Materials, Finishes and Installation Hinges can be made from a wide variety of materials, from steel to copper, and have an equally broad range of finishes. Stainless steel, brass, bronze, pewter and copper are common hinge materials. Choose a finish that complements the design of the door and surrounding décor. Common finishes include primed, polished, plated, rust-resistant and more. Most hinge types are available in a wide range of sizes. For example, spring joints may range from 2 to 4 inches. Installation for most interior and exterior doors will require a chisel, utility knife, hammer, screwdriver and drill.
Door Knobs & Hardware Ask A Home Depot ExpertI’ve installed A LOT of Euro hinges but, to be honest, I still get a little squeamish about punching that big 35-mm hole in the back of a finished door. If the cup distance, the distance from the edge of the hole to the edge of the door, isn’t right, the hinge won’t offer all of its available adjustment. Or, if you didn’t get your door dimensions just right, the cup distance could be a make or break on being able to use the door. Here’s a very inexpensive insurance policy that’ll give you the confidence to drill your doors. Step 1: Cut a piece of scrap that is exactly the same dimension as the width of your door. Set up a fence on your drill press and drill a cup hole in your test piece. The distance from the edge of the hole to the edge of the door is typically 1/8” to 1/4″. Use 3/16” as a starting point. Fasten a hinge to the scrap, and install the hinge bracket onto the hinge. Turn the left-to-right adjustment screw until it’s at the center of its travel.