All You Need to Know About Kitchen Kickboards

1. All You Need to Know About Kitchen Kickboards For many of us, kitchen kickboards tend to lack attention. Unlike many aspects of your kitchen, your kickboards may simply blend into the background as they are the same colour as your cabinets. However, you can also create a contrasting effect with stainless steel kickboards. So, here we’ll explore kickboards, so you have all the details you need to make an informed decision as you plan your renovation. What Are Kitchen Kickboards? Kickboards are fascias that fit in the recess at the bottom of your base cabinets. They are designed to support the cabinet legs and conceal the plinth. While your kitchen kickboards shouldn’t be load bearing, they are usually fixed to the cabinet legs or load bearing plinths. The primary purpose of your kickboards is to enclose the area under your cabinet. This is not only for aesthetic reasons but also sanitary reasons. Kitchen kickboards will provide a finished look to your cabinetry, as omitting the kickboards will create a barren look. You can choose to have coordinating kickboards if you want a more uniform look or make them more of a feature with stainless steel kickboards. How are the Kickboards Constructed The height of kitchen kickboards ranges from 100 millimetres to 200 millimetres height. The typical kickboard is 150 millimetres, with a nominal recess of 50 millimetres from the floor cabinet front edge. If your kickboards have exposed edges, they will need to be fixed with a waterproofing agent to prevent any moisture from entering. Choosing the Right Kitchen Kickboards

2. Your choice of kickboards is usually down to personal preference. Most cabinets are supplied with plastic supports, which are designed to accommodate a kickboard. Omitting the kickboard would mean that you need to purchase specially finished legs. With a choice of colours and styles including stainless steel kickboards, you are only limited by your imagination. You will need to ask yourself whether you want your kickboards to blend into your cabinetry, fade into the background or stand out as a feature. Keeping the kickboards in the same finish as your cabinets can create an elongated look that creates a sleek finish. However, this can be interrupted if you have appliances, which cannot accommodate a kickboard. If you have stainless steel appliances, you may find that stainless steel kickboards coordinate for a contemporary look. The stainless kickboards will tie your appliances into your cabinetry for a more seamless aesthetic. Another consideration for choosing your kickboards is your choice of flooring. It is important that your kickboards complement both your cabinetry and flooring. So, if you are installing a wooden floor with wooden cabinetry, the logical choice is wooden kickboards. However, if you are installing a contemporary kitchen with glossy finishes and attractive stainless steel appliances, you can tie everything together with stainless steel kickboards. If you are considering kitchen kickboards, you should speak to us. The Kitchen Door Company offers a wide selection of cabinets, fixtures, and kickboards including stainless steel kickboards. You’ll also find our sales team ready to answer any queries to help you plan all the details to realise your dream kitchen.