What’s the best way to avoid a squeaky cabinet drawer slide or one that caves under the weight of your contents? These are all fears DIYers and experts have when installing their own drawer slides, which is why our woodworking team has set out to find the best options to not only avoid the above problems but also find one with a smooth gliding motion.
Reviews of the Top Cabinet Drawer Slides
1. Promark PRO100-22
The best drawer slides are the Promark PRO100-22 10-pack option. You get many side-mount drawer slides that are meant for heavy-duty purposes and support a 100-pound load. They can fully extend and the ball bearings make sure the sliding motion is smooth and silent.
You can count on the PRO100-22 side-mount drawer slides to deliver on the load support because they are BIFMA load tested for strength.
As for the construction, the heavy-duty drawer slides are made from cold-rolled steel that is zinc plated. The drawer slides have a black lever that makes mounting easier and more visible.
What We Like
- Cushioned feature
- Steel ball-bearing movement
- Cold-rolled steel construction
- Zinc plating
- 100-pound maximum load capacity
- Black levers
- Fully extends
- BIFMA load rated
- Excellent for face frame cabinets
What We Don’t Like
- May not come with instructions
- Need your own mounting hardware
2. Promark PMDS45-22
Our team’s priciest pick is the Promark PMDS45-22. These are also side-mound drawer slides made from cold-rolled steel with a heavy weight capacity of 100 pounds. What’s great about the drawer-slide 10-pack is each drawer slide is compatible with frameless and face frame cabinets.
Although the price is a bit higher, you get 10 pairs, a total of 20 drawer slides with your purchase, which makes it a great deal. Not only that, the high weight capacity of the side-mont drawer slides makes them great for a variety of applications including kitchen cabinets and those in your workshop.
What We Like
- High weight capacity
- Cold-rolled steel
- 10-pack
- For face frame and frameless cabinets
- Full-extension drawer slides
- Can be used with rear bracket mount brackets
- Smooth operation
What We Don’t Like
- Rear mounting brackets sold separately
- No mounting screws included
3. Liberty D68814C-W-TX
The Liberty D68814C-W-TX drawer slides are our construction team’s favorite because it comes with mounting hardware included and at a lower price than many other slides. They may not look as heavy-duty thanks to the white epoxy finish, but underneath the top layer is actually stamped steel.
These are self-closing drawer slides, which means they close on their own and stay firmly closed. They can support a load up to 50 pounds, which is great for average everyday use. These slides are side and bottom-mount drawer slides and then attach to the side of the drawer box.
What We Like
- Stamped steel
- White epoxy finish for a seamless look with white cabinets
- Comes with instructions and mounting hardware
- Self-closing
- 50-pound load
- Closes firmly
- Affordable price
What We Don’t Like
- Not full extension
- Only one color
4. Valisy B07VHBH2K2
For those who want a basic full extension drawer slide without a fancy finish, the Valisy B07VHBH2K2 is our team’s recommendation. For the price, they also come with reliable cabinet screws included but not the mounting brackets. Cold-rolled steel with zinc plating makes up the construction of the Valisy drawer slides and along with steel ball bearings, the operation is smooth and quiet.
The drawer slides disconnect easily with a lever and there are no distinct left and right as the drawer slides are non-handed and they come in a variety of sizes for various cabinets. They also support a weight limit of 100 pounds, which can hold very heavy items.
What We Like
- Necessary screws included
- Steel ball-bearing mechanism
- Lever disconnect
- Non-handed design
- High-grade cold-rolled steel
- Zinc plated
- Various sizes
- Full extension
- 100-pound load
What We Don’t Like
- Mounting brackets not included
- It may seem expensive to some
5. Liberty D80616C-ZP-W
The Liberty D80616C-ZP-W are ball-bearing drawer slides made from stamped steel with a zinc-plated finish. The drawer slides are rated for heavy-duty use with a weight capacity of up to 100 pounds.
The full-extension slides allow users to pull open the entire drawer and access all its contents without having to rummage. What’s excellent about these Liberty side-mount slides is they come with the necessary hardware for installation without the need for an extra trip to the hardware store.
Installation is easy as the side-mount drawer slides are already assembled and can be mounted right away.
What We Like
- Easy assembly
- Ball bearings
- Full extension drawer slides
- High-quality slides
- Smooth operation
- 100-pound load capacity
- Easy assembly
- Comes with mourning hardware
What We Don’t Like
- Not bottom-mounting drawer slides
- Not the best included screws
6. Zengest DSBL010
For DIYers and experts with dark-colored or black cabinets, the Zengest DSBL010 is the best side and bottom-mount drawer slides with dark electron plating. Underneath the plating is durable high-grade cold-rolled steel for ensured strength.
As heavy-duty drawer slides, the DSBL010 has a 100-pound weight capacity that still has a smooth opening and closing thanks to the steel ball-bearing mechanism.
You get the screws needed to secure the ball bearing slides on the inside of your drawer box and you can even use it in bathroom cabinets as the material will not rust.
What We Like
- Solid steel bearing shaft
- Side and bottom mount slide design
- Thicker material
- Electron plating
- 100-pound load
- Rustproof
- Versatile application
What We Don’t Like
- The fasteners included may not be universal
- It may work better with other screws
7. Baidi Soft Close Drawer Slide Rail 16 inch
Soft close drawer slides are preferred by consumers and builders alike, and the best soft close drawer slides are the ones from Baidi. They come in a variety of sizes, but keep in mind that the price is different for each.
The soft closing drawer slides are equipped with dampening features that make the operation very quiet. Amazingly, the soft-close drawer slide design is crafted from a single piece of cold-rolled steel, which gives it extra durability.
The black color is due to electrophoresis treatment that makes the Baidi soft-closing drawer slides rustproof for a variety of applications.
What We Like
- Noise dampening
- Soft-closing mechanism
- Anti-rust treatment
- Crafted from a single piece of cold-rolled steel
- Comes in many sizes
- Versatile application
- After-sales guarantee
What We Don’t Like
- Can be a bit stiff
- No mounting screws included
8. Amazon Basics AB5004-B18-5
Amazon Basics meets many consumers’ DIY needs with plenty of affordably-priced products. The AB5004-B18-5 are ball-bearing drawer slides and are smooth to open and close. They come with a nickel-steel plated finish and a load capacity of 100 pounds.
If you’re looking for ball-bearing slides that have mounting hardware included, then the Amazon Basics AB5004-B18-5 drawer slides are a top contender. These are side-mount slides that are a full extension to give users easy access to whatever is in the drawers.
The installation is very user-friendly as they come with release levers and work exceptionally well in face frame cabinets.
What We Like
- Nickel-plated steel finish
- Side-mount slides
- High-quality drawer slides
- Smooth ball bearings
- Durable
- Full extension
- Very user-friendly installation
- Hardware included
- 100-pound load capacity
What We Don’t Like
- Not an undermount slide design
- May bend a little fully extended depending on the load
9. Friho FRDSCH165-New
Next up is the Friho FRDSCH165-NEW side-mount drawer slides with a non-handed design and a positive stop. These side mount slides are 16-inches in total and come with the screws but not the hardware.
The electron plating over cold-rolled steel is what gives these slides a place on the best cabinet drawer slide list as the material is rustproof and durable. The drawer slides have steel ball bearings that make the opening and closing quieter and smoother.
The installation is so easy with the lever which can disconnect the side-mount drawer slides quickly.
What We Like
- Very durable construction
- Side-mount drawer slides
- Electron zinc coating
- Non-handed design
- Steel ball bearings
- Easy installation with lever
- Screws included