How To Use Undermount Drawer Slides

Self-closing slides take the concept further and pull the drawer closed with just a gentle press on the drawer front.

How to use undermount drawer slides. For side-mount and center-mount slides typically measure the distance from the front edge of the cabinet to the inside face of the cabinet back and then subtract 1. Slides must be the same length as drawer to work properly. Use a jigsaw to cut two notches.

The width of the drawer will depend on slide chosen and the side-to-side clearance needed for that slide. Key considerations for undermount slides. Make sure to check the spec sheet for the slide chosen.

The notches long edge needs to flush with the bottom of drawer. Touch-release slides do the oppositewith a touch the drawer. You need to mark the pin location onto the back of drawer slide.

Between the front bracket and back notch of drawer place the left slide. Side clearance for undermount drawers is less than 12. Undermount slides have very specific allowance requirements.

Mount the slide 132 back from the front of the face frame. Install Undermount Drawer Slides Push the finished drawer into the cabinet until the slides lock into the clips at the front of the drawer. Soft Close Full Extension Undermount Drawer Slides Kit 6-Pairs 12 Pieces 1 Model 39330012x6.

Side-to-side allowances range from. For under-mount slides measure the drawer length. 316 to 1-78 5mm to 48mm Slides 14 316 to 1-116 5mm to 27mm Slides 9 to 12 Setback 532 4mm.