How much clearance do I need for full extension drawer slides?

The full extension, ball bearing slide will be relatively easy to mount and will require a standard 1/2″ ± 1/16″ clearance between the drawer box and each side of the drawer opening. Just take your drawer or cabinet opening and subtract 1-1/16″ to determine your drawer width.

What does full extension drawer slides mean?

Full-extension means that the drawer box extends out from cabinet the full length of the slide. ”Over-travel” means that the drawer box travels entirely out of the cabinet by an inch or so, useful for accessing items at the back of the drawer.

What size drawer slides are available?

Slides come in lengths from 10″ to 28″. A too-short slide prevents the drawer from opening fully, and one that’s too long won’t fit in the cabinet.

Can a drawer be longer than the slides?

You should always use the longest slide possible for your application, without exceeding the drawer depth into the cabinet. The Height of a Drawer Slide is usually only a limiting factor, in the sense that you can’t install a slide that is taller than your drawer or pull-out.

How much gap do you leave for drawers?

Drawer depth or height is not critical, but the most common difference between the drawer and the opening is 3/4 inch. For example, if the opening measures 4 inches vertically, the drawer should be built 3 1/4 inches. This allows 1/4 inch at the bottom where the slide is attached, and 1/2 inch at the top for clearance.

How much smaller should a drawer be than the opening?

That means each drawer should be 1” to 1-1/16” smaller than the opening to fit properly.

What is the difference between bottom mount and side mount drawer slides?

Side mounts are connected on the side of the drawer and cabinet. Bottom mounts are attached to the bottom of the drawer and side of the cabinet. Meanwhile, undermounts are two slides attached to the underneath (invisible) of the drawer and side of the cabinet.

Can drawer slides be longer than drawer?

What is better undermount or side mount drawer slides?

Undermount drawer glides versus side mounts: sanitation Because they are underneath the drawer, undermounts do not collect dust as side mounts do. With side mounts, any time the drawer is open, bearings are exposed to dust, dirt and grime. The dirtier side mounts get, the less efficient and sanitary they are.

Can full extension drawer slides be mounted horizontally?

While most slides are designed to be vertically mounted, some slides can be horizontally mounted beneath the unit, for example for linear slides such as the DA0116-RC and DA0115RC can be installed in this position.

Which drawer slides are easiest to install?

Mounting location: Side mounted drawer slides are the most popular and easiest to install. Center mount and undermount are also options.

Which is better side mount or undermount drawer slides?

Side mounts stick out on drawers and interrupt the flow. When you open and close a drawer with undermount glides, you can feel the quality. Even though side mount glides are quiet and smooth when they open, undermount drawer glides take it to a new level.