What is toe kick molding?

What is toe kick molding?

Toe kick molding is a long strip of flat covering that is positioned in the unfinished recess to provide a continuous finished look to the cabinetry. Cabinets.com offers toe kick molding in 96″ lengths that are cut in the field to the size needed for installation on the cabinetry.

What is the purpose of a toe kick on a cabinet?

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.

What do you attach to toe kick?

Toe kick is attached with a nail gun or adhesive after the cabinets are installed.

What color should toe kick be?

black
In most kitchens the toe kick is either painted black or the same color as the cabinets, to make it as inconspicuous as possible.

What is toe kick made of?

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 standard for toe kick on kitchen cabinets?

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.

How do you finish the end of a toe kick?

To finish toe kick outside corners, use 1/4″ x 1/4″ wood outside corner trim stained or painted to match the color of your cabinets and toe kick. Simply measure and cut the trim, paint or stain it, and install it overtop the toe kick outside corners with brad nails or glue for a clean finish.

Should you paint toe kick?

Can You Paint Toe Kick? The toe kick panels should be painted in Onyx Black by Glidden paint. It is advisable to match the finishing of your cabinets to the finish on your doors.

Does toe kick need to 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.