Any ideas for cupboard door repair

[Two of usI]

Not had our van long ( well not able to use with Covid ) just been out for a trip and over the course of the week two of the cupboard doors came away from the hinges....... its obvious that as the doors are chipboard, the screws have pulled out with use. Has anyone had this and what is the best way to repair???

 

[TCG]

Glue matchsticks in the hole and re-fit door

 

[treetops1]

As above .if that does not work ,which it usually does spread the hinges slightly further apart and refit .lol

 

[Tinker2]

Two part filler.

 

[The Wino]

Glue matchsticks in the hole and re-fit door

I'd use a two pack epoxy glue to stick the matchsticks in as when it sets it's really strong but has a slight give

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[Speve]

Araldite is a really good solution and if you put a very small pilot hole in when hardened screws will hold in it well

 

[The Wino]

Araldite is a really good solution and if you put a very small pilot hole in when hardened screws will hold in it well

I use epoxy glue a lot as it also fills any small gaps. I do just use any make I'm not sure araldite is better than any other. From memory I think Toolstation were the cheapest.

 

[Speve]

I use epoxy glue a lot as it also fills any small gaps. I do just use any make I'm not sure araldite is better than any other. From memory I think Toolstation were the cheapest.

It’s what I have always used for last 50 odd years and it always delivers everyone to their own eh?

 

[The Wino]

It’s what I have always used for last 50 odd years and it always delivers everyone to their own eh?

I wasn't saying there's anything wrong with araldite just wondered if anyone had any feelings that branded was better. I still remember the first time I used it on a model aircraft engine mount 50 years ago and I usually still manage to get some on my fingers!

 

[Lenny HB]

I had the screws pull out on one of my under bed wardrobe doors, door construction is thin ply with a polystyrene core. Because of the polystyrene the glue method wouldn't work so I used some anodised aluminium cut to suit the hinge and glued with expoy to the door. worked a treat.

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[the1andonly]

I wasn't saying there's anything wrong with araldite just wondered if anyone had any feelings that branded was better. I still remember the first time I used it on a model aircraft engine mount 50 years ago and I usually still manage to get some on my fingers!

Having used std 24hr araldite in (araldite 100, a long time ago) engineering applications the data sheets imply a better product than cheaper versions, however, probably more than good enough for our applications. When the cure time deviates from 24hr the properties nose dive. 5min rapid cure is no match for a slow version. If it works use it. Epoxies are good on / in wood because they penetrate wood surfaces beter than some other types.

 

[Landy Andy]

I had the screws pull out on one of my under bed wardrobe doors, door construction is thin ply with a polystyrene core. Because of the polystyrene the glue method wouldn't work so I used some anodised aluminium cut to suit the hinge and glued with expoy to the door. worked a treat.


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If they are kitchen cupboard hinges then you can get repair plates.
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[Two of usI]

Thanks to all for your help & good ideas...... was going to order the hinge repair plate, but 'Made in China' so will try and source from somewhere else.

 

[Landy Andy]

Thanks to all for your help & good ideas...... was going to order the hinge repair plate, but 'Made in China' so will try and source from somewhere else.

Hafele a German company do them. The eBay link was just easier to find.

 

[Two of usI]

Thanks Andy

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[Lenny HB]

I just bought some Anodised Aluminium cut to size from eBay & used a hole cutter for the big hole & drilled a couple of pilot holes for the screws.

 

[Burgo]

Glue matchsticks in the hole and re-fit door

+1. Done it at home and in the m/home. I just used pva glue, rammed matchstick and a shaving of one into hole. Wait until dry (10 mins ir so). Shave flush with surface using Stanley knife. Refit bracket.

 

[Barryh]

Just done a door hinge repair and repaired the stupid fixings for the round table in an an Autotrail. Used 2 part epoxy putty- solid as a rock.

 

[Itsmcb]

These are the professional fix. Dill two 8 or 10mm holes, can't remember which, and tap into the door.

 

[royandsharont]

Ive used the above plugs too & got them from a local joiner. I did glue them in too to be on the safe side & they work

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[Spanner]

I used these recently to repair a kitchen cabinet hinge mount, excellent and cheap !

Hafele Hinge Repair Plates - Screwfix

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[Itsmcb]

I used these recently to repair a kitchen cabinet hinge mount, excellent and cheap !

Hafele Hinge Repair Plates - Screwfix

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Those are excellent but for the cupboard side of the hinge rather than the door side.

 

[sonny]

Just done a door hinge repair and repaired the stupid fixings for the round table in an an Autotrail. Used 2 part epoxy putty- solid as a rock.

 

[sonny]

Sorry trembly finger

 

[Ian Bosman]

Not had our van long ( well not able to use with Covid ) just been out for a trip and over the course of the week two of the cupboard doors came away from the hinges....... its obvious that as the doors are chipboard, the screws have pulled out with use. Has anyone had this and what is the best way to repair???

I had a lot of problems with the wardrobe catch coming adrift on similar material but thin in my moho. Eventually I tried Araldite (epoxy resin 2 part adhesive) into the screw holes then screwed in the catch plate leaving the glue to harden. So far so good - not guarantees offered! I ensured that I got a much of the adhesive into the holes as possible but you need to be quick about especially if you use the rapid versions which goes off very quickly. The standard slow setting is best and I also roughed the surface to give better adhesion

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[Ian Bosman]

Having used std 24hr araldite in (araldite 100, a long time ago) engineering applications the data sheets imply a better product than cheaper versions, however, probably more than good enough for our applications. When the cure time deviates from 24hr the properties nose dive. 5min rapid cure is no match for a slow version. If it works use it. Epoxies are good on / in wood because they penetrate wood surfaces beter than some other types.

AS a former woodwork teacher I can tell you that the reason for clamping while glueing is to force the adhesive into the grain thus a longer lasting joint. Epoxy on wood, especial the standard Araldite, is actually stronger that the wood once properly applied. Also remember that a mechanical joint with a good adhesive will last years, the chair I made as a sixth former in 1959-60 is still going strong (there is not a single joint -16 hand cut mortise and tenons - which is a standard right angle!).