How to assemble a chest of drawers?

Recently, one of the most common types of furniture has become a chest of drawers. Install it in the bedroom, living room, hallway, bathroom and even in the kitchen. The choice of furniture should always be treated with care and responsibility. Particular attention should be paid to functionality and design features. In the sales network all cabinet furniture comes in disassembled form - so it is easier to transport it during transportation, so often the buyer has to solve the problem independently, how to assemble a chest of drawers. Today we will familiarize you with the scheme of assembling the chest. Despite all the variety of such furniture, it is going to be the same. The difference is only in the small details and the number of drawers.

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General rules for assembling cabinet furniture

It would seem that it is difficult to assemble furniture if there is an instruction and suitable tools. But for an inexperienced person, this process can sometimes seem a super task, especially if there is no assembly instruction. Today we are using the example of a traditional chest of drawers to introduce you to the basic rules of the layout of cabinet furniture.

To quickly and efficiently assemble any body product, adhere to the general rules for assembling furniture:

• Assemble according to the principle "from large to small".The first thing to do is mount the main body of the product, and then make the equipment with parts.
• The installation process should be carried out on a level surface, to avoid unwanted distortions.
• The work surface on which the structure is connected is covered with cardboard or a soft cloth to protect the elements of the product from mechanical damage and contamination.

Important! Do not be too zealous when tightening bolts and other fasteners to prevent cracks in the chipboard or MDF.

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Tools for assembling furniture

The following tools are required to assemble cabinet furniture:

• Roulette. For a smooth installation of the guides, you need a tape measure. Otherwise, the drawers will close with force or they will not close at all.
• Hammer. Usually the bottom of the boxes and the back wall are made of fiberboard. In order to nail the back wall to the main frame, you need a hammer and ordinary nails.
• Silo. This tool is used to make preliminary nagging for screwing self-tapping screws. Phillips screwdriver or screwdriver. Tools will be needed for tightening bolts and screws.

So, having at hand the necessary tools and instructions for assembling the product, you can proceed directly to the installation process.

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How to properly assemble a chest of drawers? Preparing the

Before proceeding to the assembly process, it is necessary to carry out the preparatory phase:

• Check if there is a scheme for assembling the chest.
• Check the availability of all components, parts and accessories. For this, read the list of components contained in the assembly instructions. Ensure the quality of the parts and the conformity of the fittings to the color of the product.

Important! If you find a marriage, then immediately file a claim to the store, and require replacement of the entire product or substandard parts.

• Check for special keys for confirmations( Euro screws).The tools should be bundled with the rest of the furniture. Special keys are required to connect the basic parts of the structure.
• Carefully study the instructions for assembling furniture. In the design of some models there are elements that are not characteristic of the classical chest of drawers. For example, in the chest of drawers or the dresser for the living room, there are lockers with glass stained glass, and in the changing room, instead of the usual top cover, there is a special table for swaddling the baby.

If everything is in order, then prepare the working surface and get to work.

Important! If you do not have instructions for assembling furniture, then carefully study the appearance of the piece of furniture on the picture pasted on the box from the outside. If this is not the case, we recommend that you take as a reference the typical scheme outlined below.

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How to assemble a chest of drawers with drawers - assembly diagram

Despite the external differences, all chests are assembled in almost the same way, according to the following algorithm:

1. Body arrangement.
2. Assembly of drawers. Fixing of handles on drawers( doors).
3. Installing and securing the drawer drawer guides.
4. Assembly of fastening hardware.
5. Installation of doors( in models with sections with swing doors).
6. Connection of the top cover of the product to the frame.

Let's consider all the stages in more detail.

Body assembly

The chest frame consists of the following parts:

• Bottom.
• Sidewalls.
• Transverse elements.
• Rear wall.
• Plinths( not on all models).

Important! If the model is equipped with swivel rollers or legs, then, before assembling the structure, fix the parts on the bottom cover.

The algorithm for assembling the case is quite simple:

1. Connect the plinths to the bottom of the chest.
2. Use the tightening screws to fix the side walls of the chest.
3. Establish a horizontal connection - the slats to which the furniture cover will be attached at the final stage.
4. Install the back of the product. Fix it to the body with special furniture nails or small self-tapping screws.

Assembly of drawers

Lay out the different stacks for each drawer:

• Bottom.
• Side walls.
• Facade.

This will avoid confusion in the future.

Algorithm for mounting the box is similar to the layout of the case:

• Fix the side walls together with the help of confirmations.
• Fix the bottom with self-tapping screws.
• Attach the façade to the front of the drawer with short self-tapping screws.

Important! Choose the length of the screw so that its point does not damage the front side of the facade when it is locked.

• Install the drawer handles on the ready-made holes in the facade and the front strip. If there are no holes, then make a marking and drill holes with a drill yourself.

Installation of

guides After assembling the main structural elements on the inner side walls of the shell and the boxes, it is necessary to install the guides. To do this:

1. Use the tape measure and the pencil to determine the location of the future guides. Marking the position of the part on one side, set equal segments on the second side of the sidewall and on the back wall.
2. Secure the guides with self-tapping screws and a screwdriver.
3. Set the boxes in their places. If the guides are installed correctly, the drawers will slide out smoothly and will not cling to each other.

Final stage

At the final stage:

1. Install the chest cover and secure it to the horizontal connections of the case.
2. Install decorative elements.
3. Close the hats of the confirmations with the plugs.
4. Wipe furniture with a damp cloth from dust and grease, polish the chest of drawers from all sides, and you can use.

Important! If the chest has additional elements, for example, open shelves or a mirror, then carry out their installation according to the marks made by the manufacturer. Use self-tapping screws and screws for assembly.

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How to assemble a plastic chest of drawers?

A special niche is occupied by the chest of drawers made of plastic. They can be used in the bathroom, where the humidity is constantly increased, or in the kitchen for storing utensils. This piece of furniture is very comfortable, functional, practical and suitable for any interior. Durable plastic allows the product to serve for a long time and do not carry cares with care.

Important! The most important advantage of a plastic chest is mobility. The chest of drawers is very easy and quick to assemble and disassemble, without taking up much space in the assembled and, especially, in disassembled form.

It is quite easy to assemble a chest of drawers. Consider the stages of installation using the example of a plastic chest with four niches.

The whole chest design is built from top to bottom thus:

1. Take the lid and turn it upside down.
2. Insert four side racks into the cover grooves.
3. On the stands, install the base( also upside down).
4. Insert the next 4 racks in the base. And so on.
5. Insert the legs into the last base.
6. Turn the product over. It turned out a ready and stable frame.
7. Take the drawer, fix on it the panel with the handle. Boxes, panels, pens are supplied separately from each other, fixed by fastening-latches. The handle is inserted into the holes, fixed by a bar from the back side.
8. Assemble all the boxes in the manner described above.
9. Install the drawers in the frame.

Important! By the same scheme a chest of plastic can be disassembled. Do not use force during installation. Quality factory products are made according to a pattern with an ideal line and perfect fixation.

As you can see, it is quite easy to assemble a chest of drawers with drawers, and for this you do not need to be a professional furniture collector. The main thing is to have the elementary skills of the home master, the right tool and patience. We hope that our tips and recommendations helped you with the build process. And now set the chest of drawers on the place intended for him and enjoy the work done!