Installing Floor Saver Glide® Snap-on Caps
The Floor Saver Glide® Snap-on Caps are designed for use on glides with swivel bases which are approximately 1-1/4” in diameter.  You can measure the diameter, or width across the base, with a vernier, a hole gage or by simply holding a ruler to the bottom of the base to estimate that the diameter is 1-1/4”. 

With the chair or desk placed firmly and securely on a stable surface, upside down with the glides facing upward, place one Floor Saver Glide® Snap-on Cap, with its open side facing downward, on top of one of the existing glides.  Then with a rubber or leather mallet, deliver a single blow to the cap, but only hard enough to properly snap the cap over the existing glide.  Over-striking the cap or using a steel hammer can damage the cap, the glide and/or the chair or desk, as well as can lead to personal injury.  THE APPROPRIATE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS SHOULD BE OBSERVED DURING INSTALLATION-- ALWAYS WEAR PROTECTIVE EYEWEAR.

Depending on the exact style of glide you have on your existing chairs as well as the amount the glide base has worn, the cap may fit tightly or loosely.  Generally the cap should fit snugly, with little in-and-out shake, on new, unworn glides.  Similarly, if the existing glides are older and exhibit wear, the caps will fit more loosely and you will notice some movement of the cap in-and-out from the base of the glide.

Installation Problems
If you are experiencing difficulty installing your caps please e-mail us at customerservice@floorsaverglide.com or call us at 203-574-2556 and ask to speak to a customer service representative.

Please note that we do offer two sizes of caps, one for low-profile bases and one specifically made for deep-profile bases.  If you think you may have the wrong size cap to fit your existing glides, please visit the following web page: www.floorsaverglide.com/size for detailed sizing information.  If that does not solve your problem then please e-mail us at customerservice@floorsaverglide.com or call us at 203-574-2556 and ask to speak to a customer service representative.