How much clearance do you need for undermount drawer slides?

Undermount slides are ideal when horizontal space is limited because they typically only require 3/16" to 1/4" of space per slide. The other thing to note about under mount slides is that they require ½” of clearance above and below the drawer in the cabinet opening.

How much space do I need to leave for drawer slides?

Most side-mount slides require 1/2” to 17/32” of clearance on each side of a drawer. That means each drawer should be 1” to 1-1/16” smaller than the opening to fit properly. Under-mount slides attach to the bottoms of drawer boxes and can't be seen when the drawers are open.

How much clearance do you need for Blum undermount drawer slides?

You'll need at least 9/16″ below the drawer sides and 1/4″ above them, i.e. a total of 13/16″ in additional height, to determine your minimum vertical opening. Now I'll add the 13/16″ of space for clearance below and above to yield the minimum vertical opening: 11 13/16″.

How much gap does a drawer runner need?

Ball bearing drawer runners

The cabinet member screw holes are located on a flexible flap of steel which allows for a bit more tolerance when fixing, the recommended gap between the drawer and cabinet side should be 12.5mm +0.5mm – 0.2mm.

How do you measure for drawer slides?

Measure the box, not the drawer front

Start at the back of the box and measure to the front of the box without including the face of the drawer. Once you have the length, round the number down. For example, if the drawer is 20 ½ inches long you will need to purchase 20 inch drawer slides.

How To Install Blum Undermount Drawer Slides

Can drawer slides be shorter than drawer?

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.

Can you use side mount drawer slides as undermount?

Additionally, side mounts are built to carry a limited load, and if it is used as an undermount, there is a huge possibility that it might bend and malfunction. So for these professionals, the answer to the question “Can you use side mount drawer slides as undermount” will always be no.

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.

What is Blum nominal length?

Blum LEGRABOX drawer profile, height C (177.0 mm), nominal length=450 mm, right+left, for LEGRABOX pure.

How thick should a drawer bottom be?

Drawer Basics

The sides and back of the drawer should be 1⁄2” or 5⁄8” thick. Use thinner stock for smaller drawers and thicker stock for big ones. The bottom is usually 1⁄4“-thick plywood for small drawers or 1⁄2“-thick material for bigger drawers, or drawers that will hold heavy objects.

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 I mount drawer slides on the bottom?

The most common types of drawer slides are bottom-mount or side-mount. For side- mounted slides, I typically use these full extension ball bearing ones from Liberty Hardware. However, depending on the application, I also use these bottom-mount slides from Amazon quite a bit.

What is Blum movento?

MOVENTO is a concealed runner system and the sophisticated solution for your wooden design ideas. The synchronised feather-light glide ensures an ultra-smooth running action. The 4-dimensional adjustment options provide you with a precise gap layout.

What are overtravel drawer slides?

Full extension - Drawers come out just at the end of the cabinet with full extension slides. Full extension slides allow for complete access to the cabinet. Overtravel - Overtravel drawer slides come out past the end of the cabinet, which allows for complete access to the cabinet and then some.

Do drawer slides have to be the same length as the drawer?

Typically, side-mount ball-bearing slides should be the same length as the drawer box. For undermount slides, be sure to check the spec sheet—drawer boxes for these slides must be built to specific depths (front to back) in order to work properly.