Once the realm of expensive specialty shelves, now almost every homeowner can afford sliding shelves. Mounting shelves and sliding drawers in the lower cabinets provides easy access to the shelves.
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Part 1 of 3: Ordering Racks
Step 1. Measure the width and depth of the cabinet where you will install the sliding shelves
Step 2. Compare measurements of unmounted sliding shelves available online, at home improvement stores or through cabinet shelving companies
Step 3. Order a sliding shelf that fits your wardrobe
If you want to make multiple layers of shelves, it's best to start with the sliding base of the shelves and move to the middle or top only if you know you'll have room for multiple shelves.
Step 4. Remove the shelf from its packaging
Check to make sure the shelf is not damaged.
Step 5. Align the drawers, base screws, and paths on the kitchen floor next to the cabinets
Step 6. Take out the kitchen cupboard
Step 7. Compare the screws with your drill
Install and lock the Philips head or other drill that fits the screw head.
Part 2 of 3: Aligning Paths
Step 1. Take the sliding drawer path
Check to see if any rails are installed. The rail will be the part that screws the sliding drawer into the cabinet.
Step 2. Turn the drawer so that the front is facing down
Check the correct side for the sliding drawer path by sliding it onto one of the drawer pull rails.
Step 3. Place the drawer with rails into the cabinet to ensure correct size
Align the drawers with the cabinets. Check the front, back and sides to make sure the drawer fits into the drawer opening.
Step 4. Close the cabinet door
Adjust the tracks, rails and shelves in the cabinet if the door does not close.
Part 3 of 3: Installing Shelves
Step 1. Pull the drawer forward
Open the path at the back. Make sure the path is parallel to the bottom surface and facing down.
Step 2. Screw in the bottom track using your screw and drill
Cut in one of the circular or oval screw holes closest to the drawer path
Step 3. Pull the drawer forward
If possible, pull it out to gain access to the front rail.
Step 4. Screw the lower front rail with screws and use an electric drill
Choose the hole closest to the drawer path.
Step 5. Test the drawer again
If it is correct, place a screw in the middle of each path. If not, remove the screws with a drill and reposition the track and drawer.
Step 6. Insert the drawer
Fill the drawer and test again. Drawers are ready to accommodate plates or stash.
