How To Replace Drawer Slides With Soft Close

Switch the drawer slides jig so that it is sticking outside of the cabinet.

How to replace drawer slides with soft close. Pull the extended slides into the clips under the drawer until they click into place. Build replace or retrofit Guru Guide 2021 January 12 2021 May 31 2020 by Eric T Building or upgrading to a soft close drawer requires understanding drawer construction mounting options and drawer brands. Pull out the drawer.

Most existing drawers can be upgraded to soft close if they have a 12 side clearance. How to install Blum Tandem plus Blumotion drawer tracks on older face frame cabinets. Next install the drawers by pulling out the installed slides and placing the drawer box over the extended slides.

Or a soft close adapter can be used for bottom mount drawer slides to add soft close without need for the drawer slide to be replaced. Screw the slides into the drawer. Soft close drawer guide.

Repeat this process for all the drawers in the kitchen. Rest the drawer on the jig and extend the drawer slides until they are fully extended to the front edges of the drawer. Fit your slides or wheels into the cabinet and slide the drawer in the cabinet and move it back and forth a few times.

Unscrew the current slide hardware to remove the drawer. Underside of drawer box with clips for the under-mount slide. Using a Philips screwdriver.

Pull out your drawer to locate the current slide hardware.