The cabinet skirting board, also known as the cabinet baseboard, is a baffle connecting the cabinet to the ground. It has many practical functions such as reducing cabinet deformation and protecting the cabinet. In addition, it also has a beautiful decorative effect. So in daily home improvement projects, how do you choose the right height for these cabinet skirting boards? And how do you install them correctly? This article will help you perfectly solve these doubts.
There are many height specifications for cabinet skirting lines. The mainstream specifications on the market are 80mm-150mm cabinet skirting lines. According to relevant market research reports, customers in the Chinese market usually choose 100mm cabinet skirting lines, accounting for 70% of the overall market share; customers in foreign markets usually choose 150mm height skirting lines, accounting for 90% of the overall market share.
When choosing the height of the cabinet skirting, you can consider the following factors:
Ergonomics
Generally speaking, the height of the skirting is between 100mm and 150mm, so that people have enough space to put their feet when approaching the cabinet and avoid collision.
Cabinet design
The height of the skirting should be coordinated with the overall design of the cabinet. Modern cabinets may require a lower skirting, while traditional cabinets may require a slightly higher skirting.
Floor height
If there is a certain height difference between the floors, such as when installing floor heating or there are pipes under the floor, you need to consider these factors to adjust the height of the skirting.
Cleaning and maintenance
The height of the skirting will also affect the convenience of cleaning. A higher skirting will make it easier for the robot vacuum cleaner to clean the bottom area of the cabinet.
Visual effect
The height and color of the skirting will also affect the overall visual effect. Appropriate height and color matching can make the cabinets look more harmonious and beautiful.
Preliminary preparation: prepare the tools and materials required for installation, such as electric drills, screwdrivers, pliers, etc.
Marking: Two people start from both ends of the bottom of the cabinet, straighten and mark, determine the horizontal line of installation, and ensure the horizontal and vertical position of the skirting installation.
Drilling: Drill holes at the horizontal line position, with a hole diameter of about 10mm and a depth of about 30mm.
Installing wooden wedges: Apply adhesive on the wooden wedges, and then smooth the wooden wedges and the wall.
Bending skirtings at corners: Make skirting molds at the corners, and the size of the mold needs to be adjusted according to the size.
Cleaning work before installation: Clean the cabinet and the floor to make the installation fit and not easy to have gaps.
Corner treatment: Both sides of the skirtings connected at the corners are cut into a 45-degree bevel, so that the two connected skirtings can be connected into one, forming a sharper 90-degree angle.
In addition, when installing, you should also pay attention to whether the corners, ground, and wall are flat. Uneven places should be smoothed and cleaned with a scraper, otherwise, the cabinet skirting board will be bent and uneven after installation.
In addition, the maximum gap between the cabinet skirting board and the ground should be less than 3mm. You can try it with a 1 yuan coin. If more than 2 coins can be inserted, the gap may be too large.
The tools needed to fix the skirting are mainly floor nails and hammers. Install the skirting, then nail the floor nails into the skirting, and fix the skirting to the wall.
Generally speaking, the height of the cabinet skirting is about ten centimeters. The reason for choosing this height is that it looks very beautiful visually and also meets the protective function of the cabinet skirting.
Then, when we understand how to choose the height of the cabinet skirting, we can proceed with the installation process. The installation of the cabinet is a matter of decorating the house, but when installing the cabinet, you must remember to leave enough space for the height of the skirting. In addition, the material of the skirting is also diverse, and you can choose according to your preferences.
