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[erkan]

Fitted wardrobe door has fallen off. Two latches are broken (see photo).

No idea what make the wardrobes are...

Will I be able to buy replacements that will fit the existing holes? Are these things a standard size?

Is this an easy job or a bit of a nightmare?

As ever, very grateful for any advice.

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[PoG]

Check Screwfix for cupboard hinges, no doubt they'll have one that will fit or can be fashioned too easily enough.

 

[erkan]

Check Screwfix for cupboard hinges, no doubt they'll have one that will fit or can be fashioned too easily enough.

Thanks. Not sure I like the sound of "can be fashioned too quite easily" ([emoji846]) but pleased that first reaction is it shouldn't be too much of a problem...

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[Creaky]

Check Screwfix for cupboard hinges, no doubt they'll have one that will fit or can be fashioned too easily enough.

https://www.screwfix.com/p/blum-blumotion-soft-close-clip-on-concealed-hinge-110-112mm-2-pack/67966

 

[PoG]

Thanks. Not sure I like the sound of "can be fashioned too quite easily" ([emoji846]) but pleased that first reaction is it shouldn't be too much of a problem...

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What I meant by that is you don't have to use the old hinge indent.

 

[erkan]

https://www.screwfix.com/p/blum-blumotion-soft-close-clip-on-concealed-hinge-110-112mm-2-pack/67966

Excellent. Thank you.

I wouldn't have thought of Screwfix but there is a branch on an industrial estate in Eastbourne so I'll give them a go.

£17 seems quite pricey for two hinges but they look good quality. There are 4 on the door so I hope it will work if I just replace the two broken ones...

 

[erkan]

What I meant by that is you don't have to use the old hinge indent.

How would you make that circular indent if you had to do a new one?

 

[PoG]

How would you make that circular indent if you had to do a new one?

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Not all hinges need a circular indent. Some are flush against the cabinet. That said Creaky linked some that look good. Screwfix stock a whole bunch so you might find some cheaper, if not check Toolstation. I always check both when DIYing.

 

[erkan]

Not all hinges need a circular indent. Some are flush against the cabinet. That said Creaky linked some that look good. Screwfix stock a whole bunch so you might find some cheaper, if not check Toolstation. I always check both when DIYing.

Thanks. I'll take the old ones and see if I can get an exact match on the circular bit. If not I'll go for ones that are flush. Do you think I can mix them or will I have to replace all 4...?

 

[Creaky]

How would you make that circular indent if you had to do a new one?

https://www.screwfix.com/p/erbauer-tct-hinge-cutter-35mm/4977v

 

[Lincoln Imp]

Just to say I always find Screwfix excellent to deal with - they're friendly, happy to talk to people not in the trade, fast, efficient and never overpriced. Big fan.

 

[Coldeanseagull]

I'd buy them online. Toolstation are reasonable at a couple of quid per pair. Easy repair using existing hole. measure the diameter of the hole, they're normally a common size and quite idiot proof fitting them

 

[Justice]

Found out the other day B&Q own Screwfix, the guy who sold Screwfix is aggressively trading against them as Toolstation, I guess £80m just isn’t enough for some people.

 

[Questions]

Just swap like for like. They are cranked hinges..... yes ?

 

[Wardy's twin]

Fitted wardrobe door has fallen off. Two latches are broken (see photo).

No idea what make the wardrobes are...

Will I be able to buy replacements that will fit the existing holes? Are these things a standard size?

Is this an easy job or a bit of a nightmare?

As ever, very grateful for any advice.

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If you can wait to Sunday I might have something very similar in my 'spares' box.

 

[jackanada]

Found out the other day B&Q own Screwfix, the guy who sold Screwfix is aggressively trading against them as Toolstation, I guess £80m just isn’t enough for some people.

Toolstation has now been part of the same group as Wickes for some time.
Set up company, sold to far bigger company, set up identical company, sold to a rival far bigger company.

 

[BN9 BHA]

As ever, very grateful for any advice.

Don't swing on your wardrobe door in future.