Typical scenario

A kitchen door keeps catching the adjacent front after adjustment

If a new kitchen door repeatedly catches its neighbour despite several adjustments, the problem may extend beyond one screw position. Preserve the current adjustment and note whether contact occurs with an empty cabinet, loaded shelves or only at a particular opening angle.

What needs to be clarified

Distinguish the effects of cabinet installation, front geometry, hinge mounting and available adjustment travel on recurring door contact, comparing the actual construction with the agreed kitchen design.

Materials to prepare

  • Kitchen design showing front dimensions and gaps
  • Hinge model information and mounting drawings
  • Contact photographs, assembly record and adjustment notes

What to compare

Measure cabinet diagonals and position, front flatness, gaps and fixing coordinates. Check support fixation, accessible connections and hinge suitability for door mass. Record movement before adjustment, then document every change and establish whether adequate clearance remains within allowed settings without transferring contact to the neighbouring front.

Possible outcome of the analysis

A measurement diagram and list of deviations can identify available remedies and distinguish necessary installation work from routine adjustment of otherwise serviceable fittings in the kitchen.

Limits of the conclusions

A photograph of closed doors does not reveal their opening path. Without fixing access and adjustment history, the original installation condition cannot be reconstructed reliably.

Kitchen examination: quality, defects, assembly, installation and conformity with the design
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