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How do you fix a toe kick on a cabinet?
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.
How do you remove an old toe kick?
How to Remove a Toe Kick From Base 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. Find a joint or an end for the toe kick to start prying. Loosen the toe kick board across its length.
Can cabinet toe kick be removed?
Use a simple claw hammer and a pry bar to remove the toe kick. When replacing the flooring or remodeling your base cabinets, it is often necessary to remove the toe kick. Removing the toe kick from base cabinets is a relatively simple matter of prying the boards away from the cabinet.
Why do kitchen cabinets have toe kicks?
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.
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’s the best way to remove a toe kick?
Toe kicks often have a quarter round, or convex molding, between the board and the flooring, so you will need to remove this first. Stick the end of the pry bar between the quarter round and the toe kick board and tap it with a hammer. Then pull the pry bar toward you to pop off the quarter round.
What’s the best way to install toe kick cabinets?
With manufacturers varying their cabinet design from plastic legs to solid wood bases there are a few tricks to installing toe kick. With most cabinets now installed with thin strips of composite wood there are a few tricks on how to install toe kick correctly.
What kind of putty to use for toe kick?
And Color Putty can be purchased in kits or individually based on your project (or comfort knowing you have the right color). I’d recommend the kit or at least 3-4 jars to allow you to custom mix the putty (yes you can do that!) and adapt to grain or wood tone changes.