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If you have a cabinet at home with bad drawer slides do not toss it out! It’s something you can easily do yourself, in a bit of time, using the right tools. Drawer runners are what enable your drawers to slide in and out smoothly. The first step is to select the right drawer runners for your project.
Selecting the Right Drawer Runners for Your Project
When choosing drawers runners for your cabinet, consider the type of drawers you have and what kind of motion you expect from them. Side-Mount Vs. Under-Mount The two primary types of drawer runners are side-mount and under-mount.
Side-mount drawer runners are rarer but allow for a wider drawer and a clearer view to the drawer contents.
Under-mount drawer runners (Concealed runners) are installed under the drawer.
Measure the width and depth of your drawers to make sure they can accommodate your drawer runners. You also want to look at how much weight the runners can bear. After selecting the most suitable drawer runners for your project, you are now ready to prepare your cabinet for installation.
Your Cabinet Set up For Drawer Runner Assembly
Be sure to clear your cabinet and remove any existing drawers before installing drawer runners. This will allow you to work more and minimize any damage.
Now mark where the drawer runners are to be positioned inside cabinet (D). Just be sure you’re lining it up in such a way that your drawers will slide nicely. When you have done marking the places, you can now install the drawer runners, sequentially.
How to install side-mount runner/ Drawer slide installation.
Begin by connecting the drawer runners to the sides of the drawers with screws or nails. Just make sure to get them all aligned so the drawers don’t bind.
Once the drawer runners are on the drawers, position the drawers in the cabinet. Slid them in and out, and see how smoothly they move.
Fix the other end of the drawer runners to the inside of the cupboard with screws or nails. Re-tighten them and make sure they are snug so the runners don’t wobble.
Try the drawers again and see how well they slide. If necessary, adjust the runners before attaching them.
Once you've got your drawer runners in place, you can put everything back into your cabinet and you'll be able to use your new drawers.
Common Problems in the installation process
If you experience issues with drawer runners as you install, with the drawers sticking, these solutions may help:
Ensure the drawer runners are in the right position.
Ensure that the screws or nails securing the runners are secure.
A silicone based lubricant on the drawer runners, to make them slide more easily.
If you’re still having issues, consult the instructions that came with your device or seek help.
How to Keep Drawers Gliding Smoothly
To ensure your drawer’s optimal performance for years to come, here are some tips:
Wipe out the drawer runners regularly to clear away any debris.
Stretch the runners occasionally, adjusting them as necessary.
Apply silicone-based lubricant as necessary to help the drawers slide more smoothly.
If you follow these tips, you will have nice gliding drawers in your cabinet for many years to come.
To sum up installing drawer runners into a cabinet are easy and fun project, and it can improve so much on your storage. Free running drawers are possible by selecting the correct runners, setting your cabinet up accurately and following the steps. You can absolutely test this project out for yourself!
