How To Measure For New Or Replacement Drawer Boxes
How To Measure & Order New Or Replacement Drawers And Rollout Shelving & Pullout Trays
Determine The Type Of Drawer Or Rollout Shelf That You Want
- Standard Drawer Box - Same height sides on all four sides.
- Rollout Drawer - This unit has uniform side heights with the "Galley" scoop cutout on the front.
- Highback Drawer - This unit has the higher rear side with the "swoop" sides coming down to a lower front with the "Galley" scoop standard.
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Standard Drawer Box | Rollout Drawer | High Back Drawer |
Measure Your Existing Drawer Box Or Determine Your Desired Size
- Always use outside measurements when measuring an existing drawer.
- If you are measuring a high back drawer, then order your custom drawer based on the "high" measurement and the normal taper will be to a 3" front height. If you require a different height on the front, please let us know in the "comments" section of your shopping cart.
- The "galley" scoop is 1" x 4". If you require a special configuration, let us know.
- Some special requests will result in a price increase.
Determine Your Drawer Slide Type
- Drawer slide types make a difference! Based on your selection of side mount, undermount (see below for more information) or center mount slides, you will need to size your drawer box to facilitate your slides
- The full extension ball bearing slide and the epoxy euro slide are both side mount slides and will require 1/2" clearance between the drawer side and each of the opening sides
- Undermount slides, such as the Vitus or Blum will require specific clearances between the drawer sides and the opening sides based on drawer material thickness. See the clearance specifications listed on the product pages for either the Vitus or Blum Undermount slides. These slides will also require special modifications to the drawer for them to be installed. If all else fails, call us Mon-Fri 9am to 4pm (all times central).
The slide selection should be made prior to ordering your drawers as it will affect the size ordered.
What Drawer Slides Or Hardware Should I Choose?
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Blum Undermount Soft Close, Self-close Slide |
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Full Extension, Ball Bearing Side Mount Slide |
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Epoxy Euro Slide, 3/4 Extension, Side Mount Slide |
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The above information is generic and applies to MOST installations, follow mfg installation instructions if available. |