- Measure the length you need and masking tape up where you need to cut it
- Cut with a hand saw
- Line up the kitchen plinth to the kitchen base unit legs and mark with a pencil in the centre where they fall
- Pre-drill and screw the plinth clips on the back of the kitchen kickboards and push on
- Repeat when going around the corner of your kitchen.
Full Answer
How do you fit a kitchen plinth?
Line up the kitchen plinth to the kitchen base unit legs and mark with a pencil in the centre where they fall Repeat when going around the corner of your kitchen. Did you make this project? You can watch how to fit kitchen plinths in my YouTube video here.
How to install plinth clip back plinths?
Now that your units have feet on them and are now level, lay the plinth in front of the cabinets and mark the centre of the leg on the plinth, then draw a line down the centre of the plinth to give you 2 cross sections (4). You now have the points to which you will be attaching the plinth clip back plates in a moment.
Can you cut a kitchen plinth with a circular saw?
If you're using a circular saw, you may need to cut it upside down to prevent chipping. Or, you could use a jigsaw, although it doesn't always give the straightest cuts. The height of your kitchen plinth will obviously depend on how tall or short the legs have been adjusted.
Do I need a kitchen plinth vent?
Note, if you have integrated appliances, such a fridge freezer, you may need a kitchen plinth vent. I don't recommend blocking them up as some appliances can overheat and break. Just search for ventilation grill for a kitchen plinth and you should be able to find some. Step by step on fitting a kitchen plinth and in corners (AKA kitchen kickboard).
What is a plinth in kitchen cabinets?
Can you build a kitchen plinth?
What is a plinth in kitchen cabinets?
A Plinth is attached to the bottom of the cabinets to form a covering between the floor and the base unit. Kitchen plinths are so fashionable now to enhance the display of cabinets.
Can you build a kitchen plinth?
Kitchen plinths can be constructed from many materials. You can choose any of them based on your choice.
What Wood Should I Use for Fitting a Plinth?
In my case, I had lots of spare gloss white kitchen plinth leftover from when our kitchen was fitted a few years ago. I don't like throwing any wood away as you never know when it might come in handy!
How far from the bottom lip do you mark the bottom lip?
I personally marked about half way (about 6cm from the bottom lip) on each of the straight lines I'd created.
Why do I put masking tape on pencils?
I placed masking tape roughly where I knew I'd need to cut. This helps my pencil marks more visible and prevents chipping.
Do you need a plinth vent for a fridge?
Note, if you have integrated appliances, such a fridge freezer , you may need a kitchen plinth vent. I don't recommend blocking them up as some appliances can overheat and break.
Do you have to be a couple of mms out for a clip?
Don't worry about being a couple of mms out as each clip slides a bit, giving you some leeway.
Can you cut a circular saw upside down?
If you're using a circular saw, you may need to cut it upside down to prevent chipping . Or, you could use a jigsaw, although it doesn't always give the straightest cuts.
Is it better to cut something on the big side or short side?
Note, the length of my piece is a little bit longer to what will be visible. Plus, it's good practice to cut something on the big side and you can always shorten it more later.
How deep is the lip on a L shaped bath?
I've got a L shaped bath, and the panel is plastic. Both the top and bottom (and sides) have a lip that is approx 3-4cm deep which are completely flat. So if you were looking at the panel from the side there is an upside down L the hole way around.
Can you move a panel with silicon?
Could you expand on that. Silicone is great for ensuring they can't move but even after you have cut it all away, you still have to be able to pull the panel towards you which is difficult when you can't get behind it.
Fitting the plinth
Now that your units have feet on them and are now level, lay the plinth in front of the cabinets and mark the centre of the leg on the plinth, then draw a line down the centre of the plinth to give you 2 cross sections (4).
Side return plinths
Finally, when fitting side return plinths, fit the plinth clips to the plinth in the previously mentioned way, making sure to fit the clips above the centre of the plinth. This will prevent the front clips from clashing as shown below (6).
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What is a plinth in kitchen cabinets?
A Plinth is attached to the bottom of the cabinets to form a covering between the floor and the base unit. Kitchen plinths are so fashionable now to enhance the display of cabinets.
Can you build a kitchen plinth?
Kitchen plinths can be constructed from many materials. You can choose any of them based on your choice.
