{"id":749,"date":"2025-02-13T02:03:03","date_gmt":"2025-02-13T02:03:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.huisohardware.com\/?p=749"},"modified":"2025-02-13T02:03:05","modified_gmt":"2025-02-13T02:03:05","slug":"how-to-install-new-drawer-slides","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.huisohardware.com\/es\/how-to-install-new-drawer-slides\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Install New Drawer Slides: A Step-by-Step Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Drawer slides play a crucial role in providing smooth motion and functionality in your furniture and cabinets. Installing new drawer slides, either on a second-hand furniture piece or to replace damaged slides, is a simple task. By following the right tools and a bit of patience, you can transform your drawers with ease. Here we will take you through installing new drawer slides so that your DIY project turns out to be a success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_76 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">\u00cdndice<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Alternar tabla de contenidos\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseprofile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.huisohardware.com\/es\/how-to-install-new-drawer-slides\/#Step_1_Select_the_Appropriate_Drawer_Slides\" >Step 1: Select the Appropriate Drawer Slides<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.huisohardware.com\/es\/how-to-install-new-drawer-slides\/#Step_2_Take_Out_the_Old_Drawer_Slides_if_necessary\" >Step 2: Take Out the Old Drawer Slides (if necessary)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.huisohardware.com\/es\/how-to-install-new-drawer-slides\/#Step_3_Measure_and_Mark_for_Proper_Positioning\" >Step 3: Measure and Mark for Proper Positioning<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.huisohardware.com\/es\/how-to-install-new-drawer-slides\/#Step_4_Mount_the_Drawer_Slide_on_the_Drawer\" >Step 4: Mount the Drawer Slide on the Drawer<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.huisohardware.com\/es\/how-to-install-new-drawer-slides\/#Step_5_Install_the_Matching_Part_of_the_Slide_in_the_Cabinet\" >Step 5: Install the Matching Part of the Slide in the Cabinet<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.huisohardware.com\/es\/how-to-install-new-drawer-slides\/#Step_6_Test_the_Drawer\" >Step 6: Test the Drawer<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.huisohardware.com\/es\/how-to-install-new-drawer-slides\/#Step_7_Final_Adjustments\" >Step 7: Final Adjustments<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.huisohardware.com\/es\/how-to-install-new-drawer-slides\/#Why_Select_Huiso_Hardware_for_Your_Drawer_Slide_Requirements\" >Why Select Huiso Hardware for Your Drawer Slide Requirements?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_1_Select_the_Appropriate_Drawer_Slides\"><\/span>Step 1: Select the Appropriate Drawer Slides<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You need to select the appropriate type of drawer slides for your application before starting the installation. There are three basic types:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.huisohardware.com\/es\/product\/wholesale-ball-bearing-slides\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.huisohardware.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/How-to-Install-New-Drawer-Slides-4.webp\" alt=\"How to Install New Drawer Slides\" class=\"wp-image-755\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.huisohardware.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/How-to-Install-New-Drawer-Slides-4.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.huisohardware.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/How-to-Install-New-Drawer-Slides-4-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.huisohardware.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/How-to-Install-New-Drawer-Slides-4-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.huisohardware.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/How-to-Install-New-Drawer-Slides-4-768x768.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.huisohardware.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/How-to-Install-New-Drawer-Slides-4-12x12.webp 12w, https:\/\/www.huisohardware.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/How-to-Install-New-Drawer-Slides-4-600x600.webp 600w, https:\/\/www.huisohardware.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/How-to-Install-New-Drawer-Slides-4-100x100.webp 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.huisohardware.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/How-to-Install-New-Drawer-Slides-2-1.webp\" alt=\"How to Install New Drawer Slides 2\" class=\"wp-image-754\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.huisohardware.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/How-to-Install-New-Drawer-Slides-2-1.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.huisohardware.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/How-to-Install-New-Drawer-Slides-2-1-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.huisohardware.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/How-to-Install-New-Drawer-Slides-2-1-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.huisohardware.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/How-to-Install-New-Drawer-Slides-2-1-768x768.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.huisohardware.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/How-to-Install-New-Drawer-Slides-2-1-12x12.webp 12w, https:\/\/www.huisohardware.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/How-to-Install-New-Drawer-Slides-2-1-600x600.webp 600w, https:\/\/www.huisohardware.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/How-to-Install-New-Drawer-Slides-2-1-100x100.webp 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Side-Mount Slides: Installed on the drawer sides and cabinet sides, they are the most popular type.<br>Under-Mount Slides: Installed under the drawer, they provide a cleaner appearance and are best suited for full-extension drawers.<br>Center-Mount Slides: Located in the middle of the drawer, providing limited visibility but needing precise alignment.<br>Ensure that the slides you purchase are suitable for your drawer&#8217;s weight and size, and that they&#8217;ll work with your particular cabinet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_2_Take_Out_the_Old_Drawer_Slides_if_necessary\"><\/span>Step 2: Take Out the Old Drawer Slides (if necessary)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re installing new drawer slides to replace old ones, you&#8217;ll need to remove the old ones first. Take the slides out of both the drawer and the cabinet by using a screwdriver. Carefully remove any screws and slide the old slides out without damaging the drawer or cabinet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_3_Measure_and_Mark_for_Proper_Positioning\"><\/span>Step 3: Measure and Mark for Proper Positioning<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.huisohardware.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/How-to-Install-New-Drawer-Slides.webp\" alt=\"How to Install New Drawer Slides\" class=\"wp-image-753\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.huisohardware.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/How-to-Install-New-Drawer-Slides.webp 900w, https:\/\/www.huisohardware.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/How-to-Install-New-Drawer-Slides-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.huisohardware.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/How-to-Install-New-Drawer-Slides-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.huisohardware.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/How-to-Install-New-Drawer-Slides-18x12.webp 18w, https:\/\/www.huisohardware.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/How-to-Install-New-Drawer-Slides-600x400.webp 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The right measurements are crucial in having your new slides fit like a glove. Begin by measuring the side of the drawer so that you know where the slides will be mounted. Mark with a pencil where the screws are to go, ensuring that they are both horizontally and vertically aligned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Then mark the same locations on the cabinet where you will be mounting the other side of the slides.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_4_Mount_the_Drawer_Slide_on_the_Drawer\"><\/span>Step 4: Mount the Drawer Slide on the Drawer<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Start by mounting one section of the slide on the drawer side. Keep the slide in position and align it with your previous marks. Align it, then attach the slide using screws. Ensure the slide is level and straight, as this will determine how smoothly the drawer operates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do the same on the opposite side of the drawer so that the two slides will be installed evenly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_5_Install_the_Matching_Part_of_the_Slide_in_the_Cabinet\"><\/span>Step 5: Install the Matching Part of the Slide in the Cabinet<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"856\" height=\"607\" src=\"https:\/\/www.huisohardware.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/How-to-Install-New-Drawer-Slides-1.webp\" alt=\"How to Install New Drawer Slides 1\" class=\"wp-image-750\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.huisohardware.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/How-to-Install-New-Drawer-Slides-1.webp 856w, https:\/\/www.huisohardware.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/How-to-Install-New-Drawer-Slides-1-300x213.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.huisohardware.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/How-to-Install-New-Drawer-Slides-1-768x545.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.huisohardware.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/How-to-Install-New-Drawer-Slides-1-18x12.webp 18w, https:\/\/www.huisohardware.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/How-to-Install-New-Drawer-Slides-1-600x425.webp 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 856px) 100vw, 856px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>With the side drawer completed, you can now place the respective slide piece into the cabinet. Once again, match the slides to the marks you had previously made. Screw the slides securely into position, making sure they are level and even.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_6_Test_the_Drawer\"><\/span>Step 6: Test the Drawer<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>After both slides are mounted, push the drawer into the cabinet carefully for alignment. The dresser drawer should move in and out freely without any resistance whatsoever. If it is slightly stiff, the screws might need to be tightened a fraction of an inch for a snug fit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_7_Final_Adjustments\"><\/span>Step 7: Final Adjustments<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If the drawer won&#8217;t close all the way or is sticking, inspect the slides&#8217; alignment and realign if necessary. Make sure both slides are parallel to one another and that the drawer is not overloaded for the slides.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Select_Huiso_Hardware_for_Your_Drawer_Slide_Requirements\"><\/span>Why Select Huiso Hardware for Your Drawer Slide Requirements?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>En <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.huisohardware.com\/es\/\">Ferreter\u00eda Huiso<\/a><\/strong>, we specialize in manufacturing high-quality drawer slides and hinges to your specifications. From standard to custom designs, we offer durable and reliable solutions for residential and commercial applications. Our products are built to last, offering smooth and easy drawer operation for years to come.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With this broad selection and customized wholesale options at hand, Huiso Hardware is your one-stop shop for all drawer slides and beyond. Reach out to us today to discover more about what we carry and how we can assist with your upcoming project.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Drawer slides play a crucial role in providing smooth motion and functionality in your furniture and cabinets. Installing new drawer slides, either on a second-hand furniture piece or to replace damaged slides, is a simple task. By following the right tools and a bit of patience, you can transform your drawers with ease. 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