Filing cabinet drawers are loud in our open office — any way to quiet them down?

Drawer noise in open offices is a legitimate concern. Several things help: first, ensure drawer slides are properly lubricated — dry slides create grinding metal-on-metal noise. A light application of silicone spray lubricant (not WD-40, which attracts dust) to the slide rails quiets most drawer noise significantly. Add felt pads or rubber bumpers to the drawer stop points to cushion the slam. If drawers close hard, a soft-close drawer mechanism (available as an aftermarket addition or from some manufacturers as a factory option) dampens closure noise. Wood-laminate cabinets tend to be quieter than painted steel. For very noise-sensitive environments, locating filing cabinets in a hallway or dedicated file room away from workstations is the cleanest solution. FindOfficeFurniture.com — call 888-719-4960.