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    29 Products

    Large-Adjust Slotted Shims

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Shims. Sold Individually, Slot, Round End.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Shims. Sold Individually, Slot, Square End.

    Round End

    Square End

    Best for filling large gaps, these thick shims are commonly used to align cabinets, doors, and windows. Slip them around existing mounting fasteners without unfastening them. All are made of plastic to resist moisture and prevent rot. To reduce sizing errors, these shims are color coded by thickness to quickly spot and grab the right size every time.
    You can stack multiple shims to achieve your exact thickness, but stacking more than four may cause them to shift. Remember, fewer shims are better, so a couple of thicker shims are more stable than a bunch of thin shims.
    Slot
    Thk.
    Thk. Tolerance
    For Max.
    Screw Size
    Wd.
    Dp.
    Material
    Color
    End
    Shape
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    1" Lg. × 2" Wd.
    0.063"-0.032" to 0.032"1/2"
    9/16"13/16"PolystyreneBlueRound50000000000000
    0.125"-0.032" to 0.032"1/2"
    9/16"13/16"PolystyreneRedRound5000000000000
    0.25"-0.032" to 0.032"1/2"
    9/16"13/16"PolystyreneBlackRound5000000000000
     
    3 1/2" Lg. × 1 1/2" Wd.
    0.0313"-0.032" to 0.032"1/2"
    1/2"3"PolystyreneGreenRound250000000000000
     
    4" Lg. × 3" Wd.
    0.0625"-0.03" to 0.03"7/8"
    29/32"2 15/16"PolystyreneBlueSquare2500000000000000
    0.063"-0.032" to 0.032"3/4"
    13/16"3"PolystyreneBlueRound1000000000000
    0.125"-0.032" to 0.032"3/4"
    13/16"3"PolystyreneRedRound10000000000000
    0.125"-0.03" to 0.03"7/8"
    7/8"2 15/16"PolystyreneRedSquare100000000000000
    0.1875"-0.03" to 0.03"7/8"
    29/32"2 15/16"PolystyreneOrangeSquare1000000000000000
    0.25"-0.032" to 0.032"3/4"
    13/16"3"PolystyreneBlackRound10000000000000
    0.25"-0.03" to 0.03"7/8"
    7/8"2 15/16"PolystyreneBlackSquare1000000000000000
    0.625"-0.03" to 0.03"7/8"
    31/32"2 13/16"PolystyrenePurpleSquare10000000000000
    0.75"-0.03" to 0.03"7/8"
    7/8"2 3/4"PolystyreneTealSquare10000000000000
     
    6" Lg. × 4" Wd.
    0.0625"-0.03" to 0.03"3/4"
    7/8"5 1/8"PolystyreneBlueSquare100000000000000
    0.125"-0.03" to 0.03"3/4"
    7/8"5 1/8"PolystyreneRedSquare5000000000000
    0.25"-0.03" to 0.03"3/4"
    29/32"5 5/32"PolystyreneBlackSquare50000000000000
     

    Secure-Stack Slotted Shims

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Shims. Secure Stack, Slot, Sold Individually.
    Snap these shims together and they’ll stay securely stacked to maintain alignment. Best for filling large gaps, they're commonly used to align cabinets, doors, and windows. Slip them around existing mounting fasteners without unfastening them. To reduce sizing errors, these shims are color coded by thickness to quickly spot and grab the right size every time. All are made of plastic to resist moisture and prevent rot.
    Slot
    Thk.
    Thk. Tolerance
    For Max.
    Screw Size
    Wd.
    Dp.
    Material
    Color
    End
    Shape
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    3" Lg. × 1 1/2" Wd.
    0.063"-0.032" to 0.032"1/2"
    1/2"2 1/2"PolystyreneBlueRound2500000000000000
    0.125"-0.032" to 0.032"1/2"
    1/2"2 1/2"PolystyreneRedRound250000000000000
    0.25"-0.032" to 0.032"1/2"
    1/2"2 1/2"PolystyreneBlackRound250000000000000
     
    4" Lg. × 3" Wd.
    0.063"-0.032" to 0.032"3/4"
    7/8"3"PolystyreneBlueRound250000000000000
    0.125"-0.032" to 0.032"3/4"
    7/8"3"PolystyreneRedRound2500000000000000
    0.25"-0.032" to 0.032"3/4"
    7/8"3"PolystyreneBlackRound2500000000000000
     

    Breakaway Slotted Shims

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Shims. Slot, Sold Individually, Breakaway.
    Eliminate swapping out shims of varying lengths—break off the scored sections for the length you need. Best for filling large gaps, these shims are commonly used to align cabinets, doors, and windows. Slip them around existing mounting fasteners without unfastening them. All are made of plastic to resist moisture and prevent rot.
    Slot
    Thk.
    Thk. Tolerance
    For Max.
    Screw Size
    Wd.
    Dp.
    Material
    Color
    End
    Shape
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    2" to 3 1/2" Lg. × 2" Wd.
    0.063"-0.032" to 0.032"9/16"
    5/8"2 7/8"PolystyreneBlackTab16000000000000
     
    2" to 4 1/4" Lg. × 2" Wd.
    0.063"-0.032" to 0.032"9/16"
    5/8"3 9/16"PolystyreneBlackTab1600000000000
     
    2" to 4 3/4" Lg. × 2" Wd.
    0.063"-0.032" to 0.032"9/16"
    5/8"4 1/8"PolystyreneBlackTab1600000000000
     

    Slotted Tapered Shims

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Shims. Taper, Sold Individually, Slot.
    Quickly level cabinets, doors, and windows without unfastening existing mounting fasteners or stacking multiple flat shims. Just wedge these shims into gaps until you reach your desired level. All are made of plastic to resist moisture and prevent rot.
    Thk.
    Lg.
    Wd.
    (A)
    (B)
    Material
    Color
    Specs.
    Met
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    3 1/4"1 7/16"1/16"1/4"PolystyreneWhiteASTM D78520000000000000000
    3 1/2"1 1/2"1/16"1/4"PolystyreneBlack2500000000000000

    Rectangular Shims

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Shims. Rectangle, Sold Individually.
    Sized to fill wide gaps, use these shims straight out of the box or cut to your exact needs with a utility knife to align cabinets, doors, and windows. Each shim is color coded by thickness to quickly spot and grab the right size, saving time and reducing sizing errors. All are made of plastic to resist moisture and prevent rot. Their textured surface keeps them from sliding apart when stacked.
    Thk.
    Thk. Tolerance
    Color
    Material
    Specs.
    Met
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    6" Lg. × 4" Wd.
    0.0625"-0.03" to 0.03"YellowPolystyreneASTM D7851000000000000000
     

    Breakaway Rectangular Shims

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Shims. Sold Individually, Rectangle, Breakaway.
    Make size adjustments easy with these scored shims—just break off pieces for a custom fit around fasteners or corners. Designed to fill wide gaps, they’re best for aligning cabinets, doors, and windows. All are made of plastic to resist moisture and prevent rot.
    Pkg.
    Thk.
    Thk. Tolerance
    Score
    Interval
    Color
    Material
    Specs.
    Met
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    1-4
    5-Up
    6" Lg. × 6" Wd.
    0.0625"-0.032" to 0.032"2" × 6"BlackPolystyreneASTM D638800000000000000000
     
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