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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.
Is a toe kick necessary?
Why Would I Need A Toe Kick Molding? Toe kick spaces are an important element of kitchen design. In fact, any cabinet that you would stand in front of should have one. The purpose of a toe kick is to create a recess for your feet, which allows you to stand closer to the countertop or workspace more comfortably.
Where does a toe kick go?
The toe kick is usually set back 3-4″ from the front of the cabinet and 3-4″ from the bottom. It needs to be deep enough for your feet to fit, but not so tall that it wastes space that could have been used inside the cabinet.
Do cabinets come with toe kicks?
Technically, yes. Cabinet toe kick is a cosmetic piece that gives your cabinets a finished and professional look. On the other hand, without it your kitchen cabinets will look unfinished. That’s not good news if you ever decide to sell the house or want your friends to stop asking if your remodel budget fell short.
Why is it called a toe kick?
Whereas previously most standing crafts were done at tables, there developed a need for a work counter to which one could comfortably stand directly adjacent. As the name would suggest, the kick space provides a space in which one’s toes can rest.
What is a Toekick in vanity?
A toe kick is the area between the base cabinet and the floor. It is also referred to as the toe space. A toe kick is the recessed area at the bottom of a base cabinet. Toe kicks are built into bathroom vanities and kitchen cabinets to allow homeowners to be more comfortable as they are working on the counter-top.
What can I use as a toe kick?
The most common materials used for making toe kicks are laminated wood and paint-grade ¾-inch plywood. For support blocks, you can use cedar shims or plywood blocks.
What is toe kick panel?
The toe kick panel is a plastic trim located on the vehicle’s interior. Its primary purpose is to protect the seats from the rear passenger kicking the front seat.
Do you put quarter round on toe kick?
As kitchen cabinet refinishers, we get asked this question quite frequently. There is no right or wrong answer and is more a matter of personal preference. Also known as shoe or toe molding, it is used at the bottom of baseboards and cabinets to cover a small gap or uneven edge between the flooring and the baseboard.
Can I glue toe kick?
Toe kick is attached with a nail gun or adhesive after the cabinets are installed.
Do islands have toe kicks?
Most islands have seating on the opposite side, so no toe kick is required since the countertop will create the space for someone to sit comfortably at it.
How big is a toe kick?
Below the base cabinet, there is a recessed area known as the toe kick. It typically measures 3 inches in height and the depth is approximately 3.5 – 4 inches. The toe kick is an ergonomic feature which places countertops and cabinets within arm’s length.
What color should toe kick be?
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.
What is a scribe in the cabinetmaking world?
Scribing, Part Two: Making Cabinets Fit Seamlessly into Irregular Surroundings. In these cases, it’s customary to handle the gaps between built-ins and their settings by scribing, a method of marking a built-in precisely so that it can be trimmed to conform to its context.
How tall does a toe kick need to be?
The optimal height for a toe kick is 4 inches, and heights up to 4 inches are common. Increasing the height over 4 inches does not hurt the effectiveness of the toe kick, but it may very slightly reduce the space in your base cabinet.
What does scribe molding look like?
Scribe molding is a thin strip of wood that covers gaps or inconsistencies where the cabinet meets the ceiling or wall. The piece of wood is typically straight on the end that is placed against the wall, but the other end is curved to fit the cabinet.
Do you install toe kicks before or after flooring?
Regardless of what you choose, the established standard for the top of the counter is about 36 inches above the floor. It’s also important to note that, if you’re including toe kick drawers in your kitchen design, put flooring down first to ensure that the bottom drawers can function properly.
How are Kickboards attached?
Place your kickboard underneath your cabinets, flush up against the legs. Measure from the front of the cabinet carcase edge to the kickboard. Add half the thickness of your kickboard material to the above measurement to get your drilling distance. Mark this measurement along a line on the cabinet’s bottom panel.
