# How do I adjust a Blum 170° face frame hinge? **URL:** \ **Category:** Trade Talk\ **Tags:** diy-se\ **Created:** [August 12, 2025, 11:28am UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/how-do-i-adjust-a-blum-170-face-frame-hinge/20466 "2025-08-12T11:28:41Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 5\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![reno\_questions](https://home.renovation.reviews/user_avatar/home.renovation.reviews/reno_questions/32/2758_2.png) [@reno\_questions](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/reno_questions)\ **Post date:** [August 12, 2025, 11:28am UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/how-do-i-adjust-a-blum-170-face-frame-hinge/20466/1 "2025-08-12T11:28:41Z")
My kitchen cabinet door has been giving me trouble and won’t close properly; I suspect the bottom hinge might be the culprit. I attempted to follow the Blum PDF instructions but am still facing issues. Can anyone clarify which screws influence the adjustments on a 170° face-frame hinge and what the right sequence is to get everything aligned perfectly? ---
**Author:** ![Tim\_Michael1](https://home.renovation.reviews/user_avatar/home.renovation.reviews/tim_michael1/32/6294_2.png) [@Tim\_Michael1](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/Tim_Michael1)\ **Post date:** [August 13, 2025, 1:31pm UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/how-do-i-adjust-a-blum-170-face-frame-hinge/20466/2 "2025-08-13T13:31:52Z")
Alright, so with those 170° Blum hinges on your cabinet, here’s the deal: The screw nearest the cabinet adjusts the door sideways, and the one deeper in moves it closer or farther from the frame. That little cam at the hinge cup? It handles the up-and-down. First, get the door flush by adjusting how far it sits. Then, tweak the side-to-side until the gap looks good. Finally, adjust the height so everything lines up. You might have to loosen the plate screws a little for more play before tightening it all down. ---
**Author:** ![Joyboy03j](https://home.renovation.reviews/user_avatar/home.renovation.reviews/joyboy03j/32/2900_2.png) [@Joyboy03j](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/Joyboy03j)\ **Post date:** [August 13, 2025, 1:45pm UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/how-do-i-adjust-a-blum-170-face-frame-hinge/20466/3 "2025-08-13T13:45:54Z")
On a 170° Blum face-frame hinge: front screw = side-to-side, rear screw = depth, base plate screws = up/down. Adjust side first, then depth, then height.. ---
**Author:** ![Jakurasmith](https://home.renovation.reviews/user_avatar/home.renovation.reviews/jakurasmith/32/585_2.png) [@Jakurasmith](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/Jakurasmith)\ **Post date:** [August 13, 2025, 5:46pm UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/how-do-i-adjust-a-blum-170-face-frame-hinge/20466/4 "2025-08-13T17:46:52Z")
For a Blum 170° face-frame hinge, use the base plate screws for height, the rear screw for depth, and the front screw for side-to-side. Adjust height first, then depth, then lateral alignment. ---
**Author:** ![Bobby\_Michael](https://home.renovation.reviews/user_avatar/home.renovation.reviews/bobby_michael/32/2057_2.png) [@Bobby\_Michael](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/Bobby_Michael)\ **Post date:** [August 13, 2025, 5:51pm UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/how-do-i-adjust-a-blum-170-face-frame-hinge/20466/5 "2025-08-13T17:51:36Z")
To adjust the Blum 170° face-frame hinge, you’ll need to understand the 3-way adjustment feature, which allows for precise alignment. 1. Three-way adjustment: This feature enables you to adjust the hinge in three dimensions, ensuring a perfect fit and smooth operation. 2. Adjustment screws: The screws influencing adjustments typically include: -Depth adjustment screw: This screw controls the door’s depth relative to the cabinet frame. -Height adjustment screw: This screw adjusts the door’s height, allowing for precise alignment. -Lateral adjustment screw: This screw controls the door’s lateral position, ensuring proper alignment with the cabinet frame.