How to Cut a Toe Kick on Cabinets

How to Cut a Toe Kick on Cabinets
Published: Aug 8, 2011
Updated: Nov 20, 2021
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Step 1

Measure the height between the floor and the bottom of the cabinet.

Step 2

Measure the length of the gap at the bottom of the cabinet.

Step 3

Mark on a piece of 1/4 inch plywood the two measurements of the cabinet gap. Measure twice and cut once.

Step 4

Cut the toe kick to length with a circular saw.

Step 5

Place the toe kick underneath the cabinet. Use a scribe to take off small amounts of wood if the toe kick does not fit properly.

Step 6

Attach the toe kicks with finishing nails.

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Step 7

Insert a tube of caulk into a caulk gun and cut off the tip. Apply a thin bead of caulk along the gap between the cabinet and the toe kick to finish the project.

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