Cabinet magnetic catch installation checklist
For installing magnetic catches on two kitchen or utility cabinet doors that will not stay closed. Check door clearance before choosing catch size.
What to get
Magnetic cabinet catches
2
Catch strike plates
2
Mounting screws
1 pack
Screwdriver
1
Drill
1
Small drill bit set
1 set
Tape measure
1
Pencil
1
Painter's tape
1 roll
Combination square
1
Awl or nail set
1
Who this list is for
This checklist is for two kitchen or utility cabinet doors that will not stay closed and need magnetic catches. It is meant for a basic catch-and-strike-plate installation after checking the available door clearance.
How to use this list
Hold each magnetic cabinet catch and catch strike plate in position before drilling. Use painter's tape to test placement, then mark the mounting points with a pencil, tape measure, and combination square. Make small starter marks with the awl or nail set, drill suitable pilot holes, and install the catches with the screwdriver and mounting screws.
Common mistakes
Do not choose a catch size before confirming that the door can close without hitting it. Avoid placing the catch where a shelf, hinge, or door frame blocks contact with the strike plate. Do not drill deep pilot holes; use the small drill bit set to match the mounting screws.
What is on this list
The list covers two magnetic cabinet catches, two catch strike plates, and a pack of mounting screws. It also includes a screwdriver, drill, small drill bit set, tape measure, pencil, painter's tape, combination square, and awl or nail set. Cross off tools you already have.
When you are done
Close each cabinet door slowly and check that the magnet meets the strike plate squarely. Adjust the plate position if the door sits crooked or the catch does not hold. Test both doors several times before removing the painter's tape and putting tools away.
FAQ
Who is "Cabinet magnetic catch installation checklist" for?
This checklist is for two kitchen or utility cabinet doors that will not stay closed and need magnetic catches. It is meant for a basic catch-and-strike-plate installation after checking the available door clearance.
How should I use "Cabinet magnetic catch installation checklist"?
Hold each magnetic cabinet catch and catch strike plate in position before drilling. Use painter's tape to test placement, then mark the mounting points with a pencil, tape measure, and combination square. Make small starter marks with the awl or nail set, drill suitable pilot holes, and install the catches with the screwdriver and mounting screws.
What should I skip or avoid with "Cabinet magnetic catch installation checklist"?
Do not choose a catch size before confirming that the door can close without hitting it. Avoid placing the catch where a shelf, hinge, or door frame blocks contact with the strike plate. Do not drill deep pilot holes; use the small drill bit set to match the mounting screws.
What is on the "Cabinet magnetic catch installation checklist" list?
The list covers two magnetic cabinet catches, two catch strike plates, and a pack of mounting screws. It also includes a screwdriver, drill, small drill bit set, tape measure, pencil, painter's tape, combination square, and awl or nail set. Cross off tools you already have.
What should I do when I am done?
Close each cabinet door slowly and check that the magnet meets the strike plate squarely. Adjust the plate position if the door sits crooked or the catch does not hold. Test both doors several times before removing the painter's tape and putting tools away.
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