How do you attach toe kick boards to kitchen cabinets?

Nail the toe kick board to the base cabinets with finishing nails. Position a nail setter on the head of each finishing nail. Strike the nail setter with the hammer to countersink each finishing nail. Fill each countersunk hole with wood putty that matches the color of your cabinet finish.

Should toe kick match cabinets?

To avoid standing out, most toe kicks are painted either black the same color as the cabinets. They are there to serve a practical purpose, after all. According to the trend-setters at Apartment Therapy, that doesn’t always have to be the case.

What is a toe kick in kitchen cabinets?

A toe kick is the recessed space on a lower cabinet that offers room for – you guessed it – your toes. These few inches enable your feet to rest comfortably under a small section of the cabinet, allowing you to get closer to the countertop without having to hunch over.

How do you remove a kick plate from kitchen cabinets?

Position the end of the pry bar between the top of the quarter-round molding and the toe kick board. Tap the pry bar with a hammer to loosen the molding from the toe kick. Continue loosening the molding across the entire length and remove it from the toe kick.

How far in should a kickboard be?

Kickboard heights range from between 100mm to 200mm high. Common height tends to split the difference at 150mm. The nominal recess of the kickboard is 50mm from the front edge of the floor cabinet, or 70mm to the face of the door or drawer.

Why do Kitchens have Kickboards?

The wooden kickboards help to lift the cabinets and island to give more depth to the whole room.

Should there be a gap between plinth and cupboard?

Usually it’s best to cut the plinth 2-3mm shorter than the height between the cabinet and floor to make it easier to fit or remove them. If the small gap is at the top it won’t be visible after the plinth is fitted.

What is a kitchen plinth?

Kitchen plinths, or kickboards as they are also known, are used to cover the space underneath base cabinets, so there are no gaps or openings on show. This gives a continuous and streamlined appearance that ties the whole look together and disguises cupboard legs from view.

How do plinth drawers work?

A plinth drawer is fitted beneath a cabinet, and is a clever way to increase storage in smaller rooms. Brackets are used to attach the drawer box to the cabinet legs for a secure fit, and a plinth that complements the colour and finish of the rest of the room is used as a drawer front for a cohesive.