Is there any way to fix a hinge pulled out of particle board cabinet door?

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I hit my head on the open door cabinet over the sink, yet again, and slammed the door shut in anger. Adding insult to injury, the whole hinge pulled out of the particle board and took a big chunk of the door with it: Photo of damage

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Is there any way to fix it? I know these are terrible cabinets, but replacing them isn’t in the plans.

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Is there any way to fix it?  I know these are terrible cabinets, but replacing them isn't in the plans.

Scott Saunders · Accepted Answer

Particle board is generally pretty glue-able. Apply wood glue to the raw particle board and clamp the two pieces together overnight.

Amanda · Answer

Those hinges look like they'll tolerate being moved, so you could make a cosmetic repair to the particleboard and move your hinge down a few inches to undisrupted door.

Sprickita · Answer

Flip it, drill new holes for hinges and hanging and then patch, sand, and stain the damaged side so looks good as the face of your cabinet.

Is there any way to fix a hinge pulled out of particle board cabinet door?

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