Adjusting cabinet drawers is often done to ensure proper alignment and a consistent look, referred to as the "reveal."
Adjusting Drawer Reveal
Based on the information provided, a common method for adjusting the vertical alignment of cabinet drawers involves using specific components located on the drawer itself.
- Locate the Adjustments: Look for sliding toggles or similar mechanisms on the sides of the drawer box, often near the front or integrated into the drawer slide mounting hardware.
- Make Adjustments: These toggles allow you to move the drawer front up and down.
- Align the Reveal: By sliding these toggles, you can adjust the position of the drawer face relative to the cabinet opening and other drawers, ensuring a nice, consistent reveal (the gap or spacing between drawer fronts and cabinet doors).
Why Adjust the Reveal?
A properly adjusted reveal provides a clean, finished look to your cabinetry. It helps ensure:
- Even spacing between drawers.
- Alignment with adjacent cabinet doors or panels.
- Drawers sit flush and operate smoothly without rubbing.
While this method focuses on vertical (up/down) adjustment of the face to set the reveal, other adjustment types (like side-to-side or in/out) may be available depending on the specific drawer slide hardware used. However, the reference specifically highlights the use of sliding toggles on the side of the drawer for up and down adjustments to get a nice reveal.
