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Converting kitchen cupboards to drawers
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Can you screw?
If it's like normal unit drawers, then accuracy is paramount. On normal units the screw holes are marked, but I guess fitting these on existing units/panels will require accurate marking out - perhaps they supply a template for this?
Bottom line - don't fit ALL the runner screws into a side panel until you know it's level! Some usually have a an elongated slot for adjustment - tweak that up firmly and test the drawer. Adjust as necessary. Fit ALL the other drawers too. Double-check they all align nicely. THEN add the other screws.0 -
(Actually, since these don't have fascias on them that need to precisely align for appearance, it isn't anywhere near as critical.)0
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TELLIT01 said:That looks like exactly what I need. I made the mistake of not specifying enough drawers in our new kitchen. How straightforward was the installation? Are the instructions clear?
Make sure that you have a good spirit level and a square and just take your time and measure twice before screwing the runners to the sides of the cupboard.
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