Soft-Close Full Extension And Face-Frame Fit in a Compact 15 Inch Undermount

The Knape and Vogt Samet 15 inch undermount drawer slide is a fully concealed, soft-close runner engineered specifically for face-frame cabinets, suited to drawer boxes with sides up to 5/8 inch thick. At this compact length, it handles smaller base drawers, bathroom vanities, and entry-cabinet applications where a quieter, cleaner look matters.

Key Features

• Fully concealed undermount design keeps all hardware hidden beneath the drawer box — nothing shows when the drawer is open.
• Full extension brings the entire 15 inch drawer out to the cabinet face for complete access.
• Integrated soft-close catches the drawer near the end of travel and settles it shut quietly without slamming.
• 66 lb weight capacity per pair handles everyday loads in compact drawers reliably.
• Face-frame cabinet compatibility makes this a direct fit for traditional American-style cabinet construction.
• Steel construction with zinc finish provides durable indoor service life in a functional, low-profile package.

Where This Slide Does Its Best Work

The 15 inch length targets the shorter drawer runs that standard kitchen base drawers often skip: bathroom vanity drawers, entry-table pullouts, compact utility drawers, and smaller bank-of-drawers configurations where a longer slide simply will not fit the cabinet depth. Because this SKU is configured for face-frame cabinets, it suits the traditional cabinetry that still dominates American residential construction. In face-frame installs, the rear of the slide needs support from rear mounting brackets behind the frame — those brackets are series-specific and sold separately, so factor them into your order before the job starts.

At 66 lb per pair, this slide is sized appropriately for the kinds of loads a 15 inch drawer typically carries: silverware, small tools, bathroom supplies, or folded linens. For drawers that will carry heavier loads or need a longer run, step up in capacity or length within the Samet line.

Steel Build and Zinc Finish

The Samet slide is built from steel with a zinc finish, the standard corrosion-resistant coating for indoor drawer hardware. Because this is an undermount design, the slide body sits beneath the drawer box and stays out of sight in use — the finish is functional rather than decorative. Build the drawer box from material up to 5/8 inch thick, following Knape and Vogt's published box specification for the Samet series: nominal 15 inch length, correct box width for the required side clearance, bottom recess, rear notch, and locking-device drilling. An off-spec box will not seat properly on undermount slides.

Who Should Reach for This Slide

Cabinet shops running traditional face-frame work will find this the most straightforward selection for compact drawer openings. It also suits homeowners and installers replacing worn hardware in a face-frame vanity or dresser, where the fully concealed runner upgrades the look without any visible hardware change. Designers specifying handle-less or minimal-hardware interiors in bathroom or entry spaces can rely on the soft-close to deliver a quiet, controlled close at every use. If your project calls for frameless construction instead, choose the appropriate frameless-configured slide rather than this face-frame version.

Frequently Asked Questions

The Right Concealed Slide for Compact Face-Frame Work

Match the 15 inch Samet slide to your drawer box, add the series-specific rear brackets and locking devices your face-frame install requires, and get a clean, quiet, fully concealed result in a compact opening.