How Do You Install Cabinet Drawer Slides?
Cabinet drawer slides can be a bit tricky. Making sure that the drawer closes correctly and doesn’t require too much adjustment to keep from being lopsided can drive even a professional cabinet builder batty. Nothing is more frustrating than a “self-closing” drawer that simply refuses to close properly. But installing your own drawer slides doesn’t have to be a major pain. Use these simple tips to complete the project with flying colors. Measure the drawer and cabinet carefully. Each set of slides is unique to their manufacturer, so follow their guidelines for specific measurements for your guides. Start with the measurement from the bottom of the opening to the center line of the guide. With European-style nylon slides—80 percent or more of what is being installed today—this measurement is key. Your instructions should give you a specific measurement. Install slides on pre-drilled European-style bulkheads by simply choosing the correct set of holes and attaching the slides with sc
