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Drawer FAQs
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Answer |
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What is the most common drawer unit in a kitchen? |
The most common is a standard height drawer (with a cutlery insert) and 2 pan drawers |
What is a Pan drawer? |
A pan drawer is a deep drawer can also be referred to as a pot drawer |
What is the most common drawer depth in a UK kitchen? |
For standard depth cabinets, the most common depth is 450mm. However bespoke application's can be made to suit. Please discuss with your local kitchen studio partner. |
What are the different types of drawer runners? |
Undermount, Ball bearing, Roller, Groove, Glides |
What is the difference between a "twin walled" and a "thin walled" drawer system? |
A Twin walled drawer system has the runner housed in the metal drawer side, a thin waled drawer system uses under runners mounted underneath the drawer. |
What type of drawer do I use with an undermount runners system? |
You can use either a wooden drawer box, or a thin walled drawer system such as Matrix Box A, or Grass Vionaro. Please check compatibility between systems before you buy |
Why does my drawer not adjust when I use the side to side adjustment? |
In the case where you use the side to side adjustment facility you will need to remove the drawer and re insert it |
How do I adjust my drawer? |
Many drawers have some form of adjustment, please refer to the instruction manual for the system you have for further details on what adjustment is available |
What is an internal drawer? |
An internal drawer is usually hidden behind a door or a deep drawer front drawer system. |
Where are internal drawers commonly used? |
Typically used in a larder units instead of shelves or wire work, or alternatively as cutlery drawers with inserts |
What material types of drawer are there and what would they be used for? |
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What types of drawer runner are there and where would they typically be used? |
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Are runners supplied with drawer boxes? |
In general no, however at Häfele we've created sets, part numbers that include the basic components to put a drawer together. |
Does Häfele sell 16mm board for drawers? |
Häfele stock a number of cut to sized panels for 450mm deep drawer systems. We also stock fully assembled drawers to make the process even easier. |
How long is the guarantee on Matrix drawers? |
20 Year Gaurantee on Matrix S and Matrix A, with 25 years on our Matrix P drawers |
I'm looking to install a bin system in my kitchen what do I need? |
Many bin systems come as a complete set with a runner system. In the instance where this isn’t the case Häfele have created sets so it comes as a complete set. |
What are the latest trend colours? |
Darker finishes such as anthracite, stone and black are becoming popular, however we are still seeing a high demand of silver and grey products. |
I need a drawer system, but looking to minimise on costs to save money |
Click here to take a look at our assembled drawer drawer box sets |