How To Choose Under Mount Drawer Slides

Under mount Drawer Slides are far superior to any other drawer slide designs. They are mounted underneath the drawers bottom part so that the slide is concealed when the drawer is opened. The movement associated with under mount drawer slides is smoother, and it can fit with soft close hardware.

Drawers are associated with European furniture such as the Blum, Accuride, Hettich and Mepla-Alfit. Drawers are the most space-efficient storage. The variety of its design makes the drawers flexible to all applications. To experience the benefits of drawers, it is important to choose the right one that matches your needs.

The first thing to consider in buying the right under mount drawer slides is to determine the weight capacity of the drawer and the drawer type. The slides should be durable and able to hold more than the weight of the drawer.

The pot drawers located in the kitchen requires that each slide should hold the weight capacity ranging from 50 to 100 pounds. To hold this weight, the drawer slides must be a heavy duty metal. When it comes to drawers for kitchen utensils, the slides should also be a heavy duty metal; they must have a soft closing mechanism to prevent the drawers from slamming.

Full-extension drawers offer access to the back portion of the drawer, maximizing the access to the entire drawer. The under mount drawer slides must be properly fitted to give longer life to the drawers. Another essential key to durability of the drawers is using the right quality and size of the slides.

When using the wrong slides, the drawers can get jammed and stuck, damaging the drawers. When the drawers are also damaged, the repair may be harder and more expensive. Make sure you choose the right size, a good brand, and the maximum weight capacity of the drawer slides.

If the drawers width is between 24 and 48 inches, they are more durable in holding the maximum weight capacity compared to smaller drawers. Among the three designs of drawer slides center mount , under mount, and concealed concealed drawer slides are the most expensive. They are also the hardest to install than center-mount or under mount drawer slides.

The drawer handle is also a vital consideration in selecting the slides. Choose the ones that are easy to use especially if the drawers are used more often. Handles such as recessed and flush provides a clean and modern appearance to the drawer front. But, they are more expensive to install than the smaller decorative handles.
In buying the drawer slides, see to it that there is manual on its use and care. Check the drawer manual and see that the instructions are clear. Check also that the text and illustrations are understandable.

Drawer manuals are important in assembling center-mount, concealed and under mount drawer slides. Usually, the first page will list the material needed. Then, the second page will show how to assemble or install the drawer slides. Make sure that each material indicated on the drawer manual is present.

If there is anything on the drawer manuals that is not clear, you should talk to the sales agent where you make your purchase. Request from them a brief demonstration on how to install the slides properly.