Why are my soft close drawers slamming?
Due to the normal wear and tear or wrong installation, soft closing cabinet drawers may sometime present some challenges when closing. They may either bang or drag when closing, and this means that something is wrong with the slides or the runners. It could also mean the drawer box was built out of square.
How do you use a Blum drawer front adjuster?
How to use it:
- Drill two 20mm holes (~10mm deep) to the back of your drawer front.
- Put the Center Point Template into those holes.
- Position the drawer front where you like it.
- Now you know where to drill the holes for the machine screws.
- Hammer / clamp the adjuster into the drawer front holes.
How do you adjust the tension on a soft close drawer?
Adjusting soft close drawers are easy. Adjust your under mount soft close drawer by moving the adjustment knob in the corner of the drawer clip. Use this knob to fine-tune the space between the drawer fronts. This can be done while the drawer is installed.
Can you adjust tension on soft close drawer slides?
If you have soft close drawers, you can likely adjust them with the built-in adjustment tabs. These are found on the underside of the drawer box. There are some guides that also have a tilt adjustment, found on the back of the drawer slides.
Can you fix drawer runners?
The drawer binds and can get stuck. If you have metal runners, it’s easy to switch them out with new ones. But if you have wooden runners that feature dadoes, you will need to restore them in place. They are built into the cabinet framework and can’t be removed.
Can I get a replacement for my Blum drawer slide?
The glides have a lifetime warranty, so we would recommend contacting Blum for a replacement if outside the Conestoga warranty. One of my drawers slides all the way in but then pops out about 1/2″. Any ideas? I watched the video and tried a few things but still pops back out. Thanks. Hi, Dan.
How can I make installation of Blum products easier?
Precise alignment of drawer fronts is now easier — especially for inset applications. Blum offers a wide range of boring and insertion machines, assembly aids, and templates to make installing Blum products accurate, quick, and easy.
How do I adjust the drawer glides on my drawer box?
Loosen the screw that attaches the drawer glide to the mounting block. Then you can adjust the drawer track in and out to make the drawer front flush with the front frame. Once the slides are readjusted, tighten the screw and place the drawer box back on the glides. This video beginning at 10 min 25 sec shows this process.
What is the Blum aventos lift system?
Blum for handle-less furniture Individual design meets supreme user convenience The product world of Blum Lift systems OVERVIEW AVENTOS lift system range Blum’s lift systems for tall and wall cabinets at a glance. AVENTOS HF The bi-fold lift is ideal for high wall cabinets with large fronts.