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Bathroom cabinet drawers get a lot of use. Consequently it is only
inevitable that they tend to see some wear and tear, and eventually
breakdown. Bathroom cabinet drawer slides are one of the most common items
that break on them. This is usually due to the cabinet drawer slides
becoming unattached to the bathroom cabinet drawer itself. The screws that
hold the bathroom cabinet drawer slide, frequently work their way loose. The
slide then separates from the cabinet drawer, and you end up with a
non-sliding bathroom cabinet drawer.
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Sometimes the drawer slide actually can lock up the drawer so that it can
not open or close at all.
Fixing Bathroom Cabinet Drawer Slide
Fixing
a bathroom cabinet drawer slide is usually straight forward. First remove
the bathroom cabinet drawer and inspect the cabinet drawer slides. If they
are missing screws find the screws. Usually you can find them in the bottom
of the cabinet.
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Next,
inspect the screw holes that attach the cabinet drawer slides to the
bathroom cabinet. If the screw holes looked stripped, then pre-drill pilot
holes near the original screw holes, both in the drawer slide and the wood,
and then reattach the screws.
Sometimes it is helpful to temporarily put the screws in the stripped out
holes while you drill the new pilot holes, as this adds some stability and
accuracy in making the pilot hole. Then once the pilot holes have been
drilled, relocate the screws to the new holes.
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You may
also want to add a touch of wood glue to the screws prior to screwing them into
the drawer slide and cabinet drawer. This will help to prevent them from working
loose again.
Replacing Cabinet Drawer Slide
Sometimes a
bathroom cabinet drawer slide has simply been bent and thus causes the drawer to
not open and close smoothly. You can try bending it back in shape with a pair of
pliers, or replacing it altogether. If you decide on replacing the cabinet
drawer slide, get the prefabricated drawer slides with ball bearings. They work
the best. To make sure you select the right one, it is best to take one of the
old drawer slides with you to the home improvement store to ensure you select
the right size and style.
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