{"id":3477,"date":"2025-11-25T10:34:28","date_gmt":"2025-11-25T16:34:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/woodworkerexpress.com\/blog\/?p=3477"},"modified":"2025-11-25T10:38:07","modified_gmt":"2025-11-25T16:38:07","slug":"how-to-replace-side-mount-with-undermount-drawer-slides","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/woodworkerexpress.com\/blog\/2025\/11\/how-to-replace-side-mount-with-undermount-drawer-slides\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Replace Side Mount with Undermount Drawer Slides"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

If you\u2019re a homeowner upgrading your kitchen or a cabinet shop owner catering to clients, replacing side mount drawer slides<\/a> with premium undermount hardware<\/a> can deliver a major quality boost. You get a cleaner look, smoother action, and higher perceived value. This guide gives you everything you need to complete the job efficiently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Shop Undermount Drawer Slides<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Before You Begin Replacing Drawer Slides<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Side Mount slides attach to the drawer sides and the cabinet opening. They are simple and budget-friendly. Undermount slides mount beneath the drawer box and are hidden when the drawer is open. They deliver a crisp aesthetic and premium feel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Switching makes sense if you want a more refined appearance, less visible hardware, full extension, and soft-close features. But the swap requires the drawer box and cabinet to meet specific criteria. Undermount slides demand optimal alignment, sufficient material thickness, correct width clearance, and a secure cabinet back or base.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Learn more about these two types of slides on our blog post Side Mount vs Undermount Drawer Slides <\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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