To successfully design a component with any pull-outs behind a door, it needs to have an offset piece(s) for the runners/glides to clear the door hinges. A TFL cleat is the primary type of offset piece.
Start by adding desired pull-out parts to the component, such as baskets or pull out shelves - Drawers behind doors behave differently. Next, add an Ext. Door to the component. It should automatically cover all the pull-out parts unless they have fronts themselves. Pull outs can also be placed after the door is in place.
Once the door is placed, there will be offset warnings on all pull-outs. The warning will say “Required offset on left/right/both sides” depending on the hinge direction.
To add cleats to the runners, right click on the pull-out and select Properties [Part]. There is a heading for Offsets. The user can choose the side(s) for the offset hardware, the height, and the finish.
The Finish will dictate the thickness of the cleats.
When adding a cleat to the glide(s), the width of the component will automatically change to compensate. If selecting the wrong side(s) the warning may change or remain.
The cleats are visible in the elevation and 3D views. Click to zoom.
Due to the component width automatically adjusting, it may require users to move components around if there are others around it, or if the design is wall-to-wall as it can push components outside of the design zone. Components can be auto-fitted if they do not need to be a standard width.
Use the Apply Properties To.. at the bottom of the part properties to add cleats to additional parts, but note that this will only apply to like parts.
If resizing a component with cleats, users will see a width not supported warning if the parts need a standard width; This will prompt them to change the component back to an appropriate width.
IMPORTANT: Be careful of applying pull-out offsets, only apply to the Component or Select other parts. This will avoid accidently adding cleats to pull outs on other components, where they may not be wanted or required.
CLEAT THICKNESS
A narrower cleat (3/4” material) is the default, but it does not clear the hinges on most doors. Typically, a thicker cleat (1-1/8” or 1-3/16”) is required to clear the door. However, a cleat cannot sit directly behind the hinge and the hinges will have a red warning.
Any hinge interference will be represented as a red warning. Consult with your plan reviewer if seeing these warnings.
The thickness of the cleat can be changed in the Properties [Part] of the pull-out by selecting the Finish under the Offsets heading.
Here are some recommendations based on the door overlays, as the type of overlay can dictate the appropriate cleat thickness.
Full Overlay Doors – A ¾” cleat can be used |
Half Overlay Doors – Thick material cleat required for all pull-outs |
Inset Doors – Thick material cleat required for all pull-outs. However, 1” material will not clear (White/Ivory/Cashmere) so must use different finish in 1-1/8” or greater thickness. |
The user should ALWAYS consult with their plan reviewers when designing with pull-outs behind doors as the requirements may vary by location.
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