How To Install Soft Close Drawer Slides

Mark placement with a pencil.

How to install soft close drawer slides. Align the glide flush with the bottom of the drawer being sure the small extending part of the glide is positioned to the front of the drawer. 5 of 6 people found the following review helpful 5 of 5 5 Stars. Do this for the right-side drawer slide as well.

The first is to install an after-market adapter that will work with the existing slide. 14 at top and 18 at bottom are feasible with proper alignment. Repeat at the rear.

Side mount slides allow for maximum drawer depth and height as they are pushed in from the front. Simply position the left slide into carcass. These slides are the perfect replacement for our old Grant 336s with 12 side clearance.

Using a Philips screwdriver remove the screws attaching the slide to the drawer. Your slides should come with the correct screws usually 5mm x 716. Install one set of slides at a time starting with the right side.

Secure the first drawer slide to the system panel using screws. Pull out your drawer to locate the current slide hardware. Turn the drawer over and repeat on the other side.

Screw marked glide into place predrilling holes if desired. Bottom mount drawer slides usually require a 1 height reduction to allow the drawer to be installed using a tip in method. Depending on the hardware you might find the slides on the sides or bottom of your drawer.