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How to add a base-mount sliding bin?

Shareen
Just Starting Out

How to add a base-mount sliding bin?

My U shape kitchen has two narrow cupboards and besides these there's really nowhere within the kitchen to put a bin. I don't want to go under the sink. 

The 2 narrow cupboards are slightly different widths (roughly 10-20mm difference) and the doors when open aren't flush with the inside of the cupboard.

I thought to use shelf of the narrowest cupboard and a base mount slide track to install a bin. This way if I change my mind about where I want it, I could simply lift the shelf out and place it in the next cupboard with a shim or packing to hold it in place knowing it would also butt up against the open door. (I have several ideas if i find movement to be a problem)  But that's where I ran out of ideas. I can't find a base mount besides a basket (someone within the community posted about it).  And I'm not sure a side mount track system will do it. 

I don't create a lot of rubbish and previously just placed a bin in the cavity but without a lid and the smell drove me to put it outside the kitchen but it's inconvenient out there and I want to try again now there are less people in the house and I can control the situation better. Right now I've just got a bin sitting in the kitchen that I move about as needed. 

 

I've considered if I can create one I could create two in the same cupboard and have a recycling and rubbish bin neatly tucked away but easy to access.  

 

Does a base mount exist and I'm just not looking for the right name? Can a drawer rail work?

Any ideas would be appreciated including how to pull a large bin without needing to bend to pull the drawer base. 

 

Absolute beginner level skills so if it's complicated and I need to outsource it please let me know. 

Thanks for your time

MitchellMc
Bunnings Team Member
Bunnings Team Member

Re: Base mount sliding bin?

Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community @Shareen. It's wonderful to have you join us, and many thanks for your question about sliding bins.

There are a variety of double sliding bins available that can be bottom mounted. You could certainly install a lower shelf and attach these to it. That way you could move them if needed. Are they too wide for your narrow cupboards? If so, could you let us know the width you're working with?

 

It would likely be easier to install bins with their own sliding mechanism instead of creating a sliding shelf for regular bins. However, if you wish to create a sliding drawer for your bins, here's a helpful guide: How to add drawers to a kitchen cabinet.

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Mitchell
 

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