Clearly that s why the overlay hinges did not work.
How to install full overlay door hinges.
Pre drill the holes for the screws then install the screws securing the hinge to the door.
Drill the remaining cup holes.
Many 1 2 inch overlay hinges have oval shaped holes on the plates that are used for hinge adjustment.
Install the hinge cups ryan benyi.
Measure your overlay like this.
Measure the width of your cabinet door and subtract the width of the cabinet opening.
Press the hinge cups into the holes.
Do this for both hinges on the door.
Mark the position for the hinge on the back face of the door.
My opening was 21 w my cabinets were 21 5 w so my overlay was.
Put the hinge on the hinge side of the cabinet door where you marked from the bottom and arrange it so it s in the position it needs to be installed in.
The door should measure 1 2 inch bigger than.
Place the hinge on the door and mark the distance from the edge.
Blow out the shavings and test fit the cup to make sure the hinge flanges touch the door surface.