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Cabinet Terminology

What are Sidemount Glides?

Sidemount GlidesSidemount glides are drawer guides that are attached to the sides of the drawer rather than the bottom. They allow drawers to open and close smoothly.

Sidemount glides are drawer guides that are mounted on the sides of the drawer as opposed to the bottom.
Sidemount glides help support the weight of the drawer while allowing it to open and close easily. The guides are often found in kitchen and bathroom cabinet drawers, and they can be used with drawers of varying sizes and depths. Homeowners can also choose which type of sidemount glide they would like to use. They might prefer to use guides that extend partially, which keeps the drawer from being completely open. Another option is to use full-extension sidemount glides, which allow homeowners to fully open the drawer to examine the contents in the back. Both types of sidemount glides may be purchased with a full-stop feature, which prevents the drawer from leaving the guides and falling out of the cabinet.

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