How Do You Fix Cabinets That Don't Close

Pull the arms back and stretch the clip over the trim inside the cabinet, then pinch the sides of each arm to remove them from the binder clip. When you close the cabinet door, you should feel a small amount of pull from the magnet. This will help keep the door closed when it would otherwise swing open.

Why do my kitchen cabinet doors not close?

If the cabinet door fails to close completely or fails to stay closed, the spring tension is too light. Open the door and hold it open with one hand. … If it still won’t close, turn the adjusting screws one-quarter turn at a time until the door closes and stays closed. Open the door and let go of it, or push it slightly.

How do you fill space between cabinets?

For gaps less than 1/8-inch, it’s acceptable to use colored caulk or other products that come in a tube. If you plan on refinishing the cabinets, you can also use wood putty that dries hard to fill gaps or cracks. If the cabinets do not need finishing, apply color-matched caulking to the gaps.