Toekick – The recessed toe space at the bottom of a base cabinet.
The very bottom of the cabinet is recessed to allow room for your feet while you work at the countertop. This is called the toe kick.
A sink base cabinet is a cabinet that has been designed to use with a sink. The style of the cabinet depends on the type of sink that will be installed. A sink base cabinet has been specially crafted to use with a sink. The cabinet does not have a back panel, which allows plenty of room for access to the plumbing.
There are four components to a cabinet: the Box, the Shelves, the Drawers, and the Door. The term Box includes everything but the Door on your cabinets. The Box is the sturdy outer part that supports the shelves and/or drawers. It is composed of the top, bottom, back, side/end panels, and a toe kick.
The cost to replace the bottom of a kitchen cabinet is $400 to $4,900 or more. The total cost varies depending on the extent of the damage, the price of materials, and whether you're repairing or replacing the unit.
Base cabinets are usually shorter than sink base cabinets, and they don't have a built-in sink. Sink base cabinets, on the other hand, are designed to accommodate a kitchen sink. They're also often deeper than base cabinets, giving you more storage space for larger items.
The parts of a kitchen cabinet include the carcass, hinges, face, box, frame, rail, stile, panel, and toe kick.
A filler is a piece of finished wood used to "fill" openings or gaps between cabinets, or a cabinet and any obstruction, that would inhibit the doors or drawers from fully functioning.
Plinths are sometimes referred to as kick board or kick plate and are used to bridge the gap between the floor and the bottom of your cabinets to hide away cabinet legs, cables, and pipes, leaving your kitchen to look sleek and tidy.
Sink grids, also known as basin racks or sink racks, are a great accessory to have for use in your kitchen sink. They buffer the sound of pots and pans hitting the bottom of the basin, serve as a drainer, and protect dishes and cookware from scratching the finish on your sink.
Light rail molding, also called under cabinet molding, is used at the base of cabinets above the counter to help conceal the lighting under the cabinet.
Cabinet end panels are the decorative rectangular boards that are used to cover the exposed sides of a base cabinet or upper wall cabinet. Cabinet end panels are also called cabinet gables so you may hear that term used as well. End panels can be flat or finished.
Yes, a normal base unit could be used for a sink (A). The difference between a sink base unit (B) and a normal unit (A), is to do with the back of the unit. In a sink unit (B), the back of the unit is lower, which leaves a gap at the top for pipes to easily connect to water inlets and drainage.
A farmhouse sink is technically called an apron front sink. They can be fireclay (like this one we have), porcelain, stainless steel, or other fun metals. But they all have an apron on the front that is visible.
Standard sink base cabinets are 24″ deep (back to front), and most sinks are designed to fit that size. However, widths vary widely and sink widths vary accordingly.
Base Cabinet Basics
While it is possible for base cabinets to have carcasses constructed of solid wood, it is much more common for today's cabinets to use MDF or plywood box construction, with solid hardwood used for the face frames, doors, and drawer fronts.
Replacing a sink base cabinet floor costs $150 to $200 on average, including labor & materials.
It is possible to clean, dry, and repair water-damaged wooden kitchen cabinets. However, note that you'll have to put in the time and effort to perform the repairs on your own. You will also need to complete the cleanup and restoration process before more issues occur.
Cost-Effective: Refacing your cabinets without removing the countertops is a more affordable alternative to full-scale kitchen renovations. You will save on labor and material costs, as there's no need to purchase new countertops or pay for their installation.