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8-inch drawer slidesDrawer Slide Installation Video
Watch Berta's installation video for full-extension, ball-bearing side-mount drawer slides before starting your 8-inch drawer project.
Fit & Project Planning
Choosing 8 inch slides for compact drawer layouts
Start with the closed rail, not the drawer front
Measure the metal slide in its closed position. A decorative front can extend past the box and is not part of the slide length. Check both the drawer side and the cabinet mounting plane; a correct-looking rail can still have a different hole pattern or bracket interface.
Do not substitute a rounded metric label
Eight inches converts to 203.2 mm. That arithmetic does not certify compatibility with a slide sold as 200 mm. Compare the actual rail, mounting positions and travel before replacing hardware in a metric-built cabinet.
Leave access for adjustment and assembly
On a compact drawer, screws, a face-frame bracket and an obstruction can compete for limited room. Dry-fit the drawer and check access to the specified attachment points before completing the cabinet. Do not shorten a slide by cutting its telescoping members.
Planning example: A project with six drawers of this length uses six pairs from one 10-pair pack, leaving four pairs. A different-length drawer needs its own correctly sized hardware; leftover 8-inch pairs are not a substitute for that length.
8 inch drawer slide questions
Are these 8 inch slides soft close?
No soft-close mechanism is specified for this standard product. The linked side-mount soft-close family starts at 12 inches, so it is not an 8-inch replacement option.
Will these fit every shallow vanity drawer?
No. Plumbing, the drawer front, the cabinet back and the mounting hardware can limit space. Use the measured installation requirements rather than the room or cabinet label.
Does full extension make an 8-inch drawer deeper?
No. It improves access to the existing drawer space. It does not add storage depth or guarantee overtravel beyond the specified slide movement.
Compare Other Drawer Slides
Find other sizes using the length selector above or browse the Drawer Slides collection. Compare each product's mounting specifications before substituting a different system.


