Why Do Drawers Have Floating Bottoms?
The Only Time You Need a Floating Bottom in a Drawer Is When the Bottom Is Made from Boards. When It Is Made from Plywood or Masonite, Don't Bother Floating...
The only time you need a floating bottom in a drawer is when the bottom is made from boards. When it is made from plywood or masonite, don't bother floating it, as they are both dimensionally stable. If the bottom is not an entineered product, I'd float it no matter what size it is.
Should you glue drawer bottoms?
This is avoided. - Gluing in the panel takes out ratteling. - If the bottom fails or is damaged (spilling paint or solvent into it for instance), it would be a lot easyer to replace, since you wouldn't have to brake the drawer sides apart. - The glued bottom would assist more in holding the drawer square.
What is used for the bottom of drawers?
The most common materials for drawer bottoms are 1⁄4" hardboard or plywood. For small and medium-size drawers, hardboard will stand up to a moderate amount of weight. For a heavier load, you can step up to plywood. Baltic birch plywood is a great choice.
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