How to Install a Drawer Slide in a Lipped Cabinet
First of all, you need to empty out the cabinet (the top shelf) and measure it. , Now measure the cabinet lip from hinge., Measure the drawers that you need to install., Obtain layer(s) of wood for base., Look at the different types of wood at your...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: First of all
Make sure that you measure :
The cabinet from the widest part of the hinge,Inside of the cabinet,All corners of the cabinet, Cabinet height from lip, if you need to install double stacked drawer system., Ensure slide drawer does not become more than your hinge clearance measurement.
You would need wood only large enough for the drawer base that you need to secure to the cabinet base., You will have to "build" your layers to make it match your cabinet lip’s height ( if you can’t find the right ones easily).
You can do this through scrap wood or other such materials.
If you have old wood flooring, you may use it!, Cut wood,, If it does not fit, you can re-measure to make adjustments accordingly.,, Place a layer of wood inside cabinet along the side(s), if you are using spray adhesive.,,,,,,,, -
Step 2: you need to empty out the cabinet (the top shelf) and measure it.
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Step 3: Now measure the cabinet lip from hinge.
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Step 4: Measure the drawers that you need to install.
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Step 5: Obtain layer(s) of wood for base.
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Step 6: Look at the different types of wood at your local hardware store.
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Step 7: If necessary
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Step 8: sand wood edges smooth and remeasure wood plank.
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Step 9: Check if the wood fits the cabinet.
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Step 10: Clean cabinet and smooth liner.
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Step 11: If you need
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Step 12: put in contact paper.
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Step 13: Spray adhesive or put down adhesive/glue to prevent bugs and/or dirt from entering the wood layer.
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Step 14: Press down firmly along the entire wood layer and leave adhesive/glue for drying.
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Step 15: Drill holes for screws
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Step 16: clean wood shavings and screw wood to cabinet base.
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Step 17: Screw down the wood layer and wood to base.
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Step 18: Repeat steps 9 through 12 until new wood base is flush with lip.
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Step 19: If you need
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Step 20: then lay down another layer of contact paper to protect the new base.
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Step 21: Install the drawer as per manual instructions.
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Step 22: If possible
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Step 23: test sliders to ensure that you have proper clearance.
Detailed Guide
Make sure that you measure :
The cabinet from the widest part of the hinge,Inside of the cabinet,All corners of the cabinet, Cabinet height from lip, if you need to install double stacked drawer system., Ensure slide drawer does not become more than your hinge clearance measurement.
You would need wood only large enough for the drawer base that you need to secure to the cabinet base., You will have to "build" your layers to make it match your cabinet lip’s height ( if you can’t find the right ones easily).
You can do this through scrap wood or other such materials.
If you have old wood flooring, you may use it!, Cut wood,, If it does not fit, you can re-measure to make adjustments accordingly.,, Place a layer of wood inside cabinet along the side(s), if you are using spray adhesive.,,,,,,,,
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