Replacement Kitchen Doors Problem

[jeannamacs]

Help please. We thought we would be able to replace our old mfi kitchen cupboards doors with b &q cooke and Lewis doors . Now someone has told us the thickness and also the hinge places Will be different. To make matters worse weve just put up a few carcasses from the It range. So now we're wondeng what to do for the best ?

[rockyracoon]

Surely you can just move the hinges, I've just had a look at mine and I'd be able to reposition them inside. As to the thickness, just measure yours then go and measure the B&Q ones.

[The Builder]

As far as I can see, Jeanna, Cooke & Lewis doors are around 19mm thick - standard for modern kitchen doors.

It rather depends on the age of your B&Q units. Many years ago units were made from around 15-16mm thick board. Some problems may come up where a door may not open fully in certain circumstances.
This can often be overcome by packing off the hinge mounts to bring them away from the carcass.

New doors usually come with standard 32mm cut-outs for the hinges...... also in standard positions. Go with this, but simply re-position the hinge mounts to line up.

In theory, it's all possible. There's no way anyone can be certain without being there and trying things out. You'd need a good knowledge of kitchen fitting to overcome any problems though.

If it were me, I would certainly go for it... and adjust/reposition as necessary. You may well need to get someone in.

[jeannamacs]

Thank you for your replies . We contacted b and Q and they said exactly as you said. They will fit but we may have to adjust the holes on the cupboards for the new hinges . Thanks again .