How to Install the Central Drawer Slide?

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Many full extension drawer slides are accessible in the market. You can easily purchase the one that you need for your fixture items. It is imperative to choose the drawer slides that are easy to install. Otherwise, you will need to hire someone for the installation.


How to install the central drawer slide?


If you have centre mount drawer slides and want to install them by yourself then no problem! Right now, we are going to explain to you some steps that will let you install the slides in a better way. 


1. MARK THE POINTS 

First of all, you have to mark the points on the slides. You have to measure from inside and outside of the cabinet properly. You can draw the level lines on the wall to make things easy for yourself.


2. POSITION THE SLIDES

When you are done with the marking, then you have to position the under-mount drawer slides. You need to align the base edge of the first slide above the other line. Place the front edge of the slide at the back of the mark close to your face cabinet.


3. INSTALL THE SLIDES

It is time to install the centre mount drawer slides perfectly. You just need to hold the slide in place and then push the extension forward. When the screw holes are visible, then you can release the hold. You have to make use of the driver or drill to make the drill shadow holes into the screw holes. Also, you can make use of the screws offered, mounted on the slide towards the inner side of the cabinet.

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4. MARK THE SIDES

Now, you should make use of the tape measure to mark the centre of the drawer box on the outer side of the walls. To mark the horizontal line, you have to use the straight edge.  


5. PLACE THE SLIDE EXTENSION

You should remove the detachable area of the under-mount drawer slides and put them on the drawer side. Place the slides properly onto the level line so that they can settle down well with the drawer box.


6. ATTACH THE SLIDES

You have to attach the slides with the extension of the drawer. Make use of the drilling machine or driver for this task. Install the screws given with the slides in a good manner. They should mount onto the slides to the drawer.


7. INSERT THE DRAWER

It is important to hold the level of the drawer and put the ends of the slides to the drawer. In this way, it would be easy for you to insert the drawer. You have to press the slides properly on every side. The first slide should be firmly attached while the second slide should be moveable smoothly.


8. PLACE THE DRAWER FACE

Now you need to use the wooden glue on the drawer box and then close it. Place the drawer face with proper breaks across all edges. To secure the drawer face, you have to make use of the clamps against the box.


9. ATTACH THE DRAWER FACE

In the end, you just have to attach the drawer face to finish the installation. Take the screws and use them on the drawer to attach the face. You are done!