Blog · 13 November 2026
Adjusting PAX hinged doors: how to get even gaps
Crooked doors stand out straight away. The adjustment screws on the hinges will get them straight again.
You adjust the hinged doors of a PAX wardrobe using the screws on the hinges: one for left and right, one for depth and the fixing for height. First check that the wardrobe is level, because a crooked wardrobe cannot be fixed with the hinges. Then work from left to right, adjusting each door to match the previous one, until all the gaps are even.
First check that the wardrobe is straight
If all the doors are crooked in the same direction, the problem is the wardrobe, not the doors. Level the wardrobe first. See our article on a wardrobe on an uneven floor.
The three directions
- Left and right: use this to make the gap between two doors wider or narrower.
- Depth: use this to make the door sit flush with the frame.
- Height: use this to bring the tops of the doors into one line.
The right order
Start with the height, so that all the doors are level at the top. Then adjust the gaps, working from one side of the wardrobe to the other. Finish with the depth. Always turn the screw a small amount and close the door to see the result.
If the doors are heavy, for example with a mirror, ask someone to support the door while you adjust it.
Again after a few months
A full wardrobe settles and hinges can sag slightly. It is normal to adjust the doors once more after a while.
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions
Why are my PAX doors crooked?
Usually the wardrobe is not level or the hinges have not been adjusted yet. Check the wardrobe first, then the doors.
Which screw on the hinge does what?
One screw moves the door left or right, and one controls the depth. You adjust the height via the fixing that attaches the hinge to the frame.
Do you adjust the doors during assembly?
Yes. Adjusting all the doors is part of our assembly service.
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