How-To Install Push Catches

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Push-catches are perfect to use if you’re going for a minimalist, handle-free look. They offer an easy way to open and close your cabinetry doors, and are extremely simple to install. U-Install-It uses Blum Tip-On push catches, which come with a lifetime warranty.

In your U-Install-It delivery you will receive a Blum Tip-On push catch packet, a screw on adapter plate and cover, and screws.

How-To Install Push Catches

1

Mark out the location of the push catch on your cabinet

For a double door cabinet, use a square ruler to mark the location (approximately 25mm from the centre of the doors). For a single door cabinet, this will be approximately 25mm from the inner edge of the cabinet, on the opposite side to the hinges.
2

Mark 20mm back from the front of the cabinet on the locations you have marked

This gives you the location of the front screw on the adapter plate

 

3

Using your markers, install the adapter plates using the supplied screws

The adapter plate has arrows, which point to the front of the cabinet
4

Click the adapter plate cover into place

Ensure the ridges at the back, and the logo at the front.
5

Slide the push catch mechanism in

Ensure you complete this on all adapter plates.
6

Place the metal magnetic pad against the push catch

Ensure to remove the tape revealing the sticky side facing out.
7

Close the door

The magnet will stick to the inside of your door, aligned with the push catch.
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Tools Required

  • Drill
  • Square Ruler
  • 25mm Screws
  • Pencil

Key Tips

  • Push catches are only suitable for doors between 300mm-600mm wide, and 300mm-2400mm high
  • For a base unit, install push catches at the top of the unit
  • For an upper unit, install push catches at the bottom unit
    If it is a rangehood cabinet, you may need to install them at the top