How to Fix Plastic Drawer Glides

Published: Oct 20, 2011
Updated: Nov 20, 2021
1 minute read

Step 01

Pull the drawer all the way out. You may need to raise the front of the drawer and lift the drawer to remove it completely.

Step 11

Examine the drawer glide on the drawer. The glide is usually on the right side or the underside. Also examine the glide inside the desk or cabinet from which you removed the drawer; it is in the place that corresponds with the glide on the drawer, whether it is an undermount or side-mount glide.

Step 21

Install a replacement mounting screw into each glide in which the current screw is stripped or missing. Tighten each screw to secure the glides in their proper position.

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Step 31

Straighten bent areas of the glides, if necessary, using a pair of pliers.

Step 41

Remove the mounting screws from glides that are damaged beyond the point of simply needing straightening. Take out both the glide on the drawer and the glide inside the desk or cabinet. Mount replacement glides that are the same design as the old glides. Position the new glides using the previous side or bottom configuration on the drawer and within the desk or cabinet. Secure the new glides with mounting screws, using a screwdriver to tighten them.

Step 51

Reinstall the drawer inside the desk or cabinet. Slide it out and in to ensure it moves smoothly.

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Tips

Take the damaged glides with you when you obtain the replacement glides to ensure you purchase the correct glides. Glide are available at home improvement and hardware stores as well as online.

Christopher John

Christopher John has been a freelance journalist since 2003. He has written for regional newspapers such as "The Metro Forum" and the "West Tennessee Examiner." John has a Bachelor of Arts in journalism from Memphis State University.

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