How to fit Ikea plinth or kickboards to kitchen cabinets

This video tutorial is another in our series of how to assemble and install an Ikea kitchen. This is a link to the full series playlist: • How to assemble an Ike...
In this video demonstration I will cover the assembly and installation of the plinth. This tutorial covers step by step; what comes in the plinth pack, how it assembles and how it attaches to the feet or legs if the kitchen cabinets, how to measure and cut the plinth, how to avoid pitfalls and finally how to finish the job neatly. The video covers specifically fitting plinth or kickboards to Ikea Metod kitchen cabinets.
Step 1. Fit foot or leg base plate with the lip on the short side facing the side of the cabinet.
Step 2. Fit the foot to the base plate so that it is closest to the side of the cabinet.
Step 3. Measure the front plinth from outer corners of the feet base plates and side plinth from outer corner of base plate to the wall.
Step 4. Cut the plinth or kickboard to length using a fine toothed saw and sticking some masking tape on the plinth to get a neater cut.
Step 5. Fit the clips to the inner surface plinth note that front and side plinth clips need to be set at different levels - see Ikea instructions.
Step 6. Clip the plinth or kickboards to the feet of the cabinets.
Step 7. Fit the cover strips, provided with the plinth, to the exposed ends of the plinth.
Here are the key moments in the video:
00:00 Beginning
00:30 How to assemble and fit Ikea kitchen plinth or kickboard
05:44 How to fit base plates and feet to Ikea kitchen cabinets
08:54 How to measure and fit Ikea plinth or kickboards to kitchen cabinets
09:42 How to cut Ikea plinth or kickboards
10:34 How to clip Ikea plinth or kickboards onto cabinet legs
13:33 Finishing touches to fitting Plinth to Ikea kitchen cabinets
Here is some more information on setting the rail height so that the cabinet feet and plinth or kickboard fit without problems: • How to assemble an Ike...
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Here are the links to the other videos in this series:
Flat pack assembly: • How to assemble an Ike...
Fit Ikea kitchen: • Tips on how to set up ...
Assemble drawers : • How to assemble and fi...
Fit Plinth: • How to fit Ikea plinth...
Make handles template: • How to make a template...
Fit counter top: • How to fit countertop ...
Finished kitchen: • Completed Ikea kitchen...
Ikea DIY kitchen playlist: • IKEA kitchen design, a...
The blog article can be accessed here: basiclowdown.com/how-to-fit-i...
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[@AnnErasmus]

Comments are most welcome, if you decide to try this please send us some feedback☺️ Why not visit our channel and browse through our other videos? kzbin.info

[@annpe8805]

I will love to view the other videos

[@alpha1007]

Very well explained ! Thanks it helped a lot

[@AnnErasmus]

You are most welcome 😊👍

[@mardenis2621]

you are amazing.. am working on an ikea kitchen now.. and this is the most detailed video that really helped me. You are a real teacher with patience

[@AnnErasmus]

You are most welcome, thanks for your comment

[@seeyourselfclear3518]

I wish I saw this a year ago. I installed mine already and forget this part because I didn't fully understand. Now I am going back to do it. AWESOME video with 10 thumbs up

[@AnnErasmus]

I too messed up the first time, hence the video. Thanks for the feedback 👍

[@paulf3353]

Great detailed video, thank you very much for it! I'm currently in a process of assembling kitchen and this is really helpful

[@AnnErasmus]

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[@marthahill3042]

Nicely detailed, very helpful! Just about to get started installing kick plates/plinth. Plus, your voice is nice to listen to! Thank you!

[@AnnErasmus]

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[@acecrumb]

Really good video, step by step, brilliant pal. Thank you for posting this handy lesson

[@AnnErasmus]

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[@idental100]

Perfect Video - just what I needed!

[@AnnErasmus]

Thanks for your feedback 😊👍

[@anettsahraian8365]

So informatice and detailed, thank you so much!

[@AnnErasmus]

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[@bariskutlu2978]

Thank you for this explanation. It was easy to follow.

[@AnnErasmus]

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[@rusticrye5413]

IKEA have done a really good job with these Metod plinths. Unfortunately, I have the old Faktum plinths which weren't nearly so easy to fit! I'm just about to start replacing the doors and side panels of my old Faktum units. I'd planned to replace the plinths too, but they're in decent condition so I've decided to prep them with ESP and then paint. A lot of the clips have broken, but they're still available on eBay, thank goodness. Quite a bit of work, but easier than cutting new plinth pieces to size and faffing around with the dreaded iron-on tape!

[@AnnErasmus]

Good luck with your project 👍😊

[@AZOverland2017]

Excellent video, Thank you!

[@AnnErasmus]

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[@Just_a_normal_guy11]

Very well explained, sir. Thanks for sharing.

[@AnnErasmus]

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[@tomrichards000]

Excellent video. Thanks!

[@AnnErasmus]

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[@davross600]

Very detailed and informative, thanks!!!

[@AnnErasmus]

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[@annpe8805]

Fabulous thanks, this will be so useful.

[@annpe8805]

Thanks

[@nannetteaustin2308]

Very helpful. Thank you

[@AnnErasmus]

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[@mariorabottini5687]

I really enjoy watching…so helpful and informative! Sensational!😀

[@AnnErasmus]

Thanks Mario, your continued support is much appreciated 👍

[@PetiteBluebirdgirl]

Tip! The feet have a tendancy to fall off. To prevent this, buy some 14mm small washer head scews. Take a look at the black foot plate; you will notice that there is a hole in it. Fit the foot plate as instructed by by AnnMatt and then locate the little hole. Drive your washer head screw into the hole and then attach adjustable feet. A more secure fit. Hope that helps.

[@AnnErasmus]

Good idea. Thanks for sharing, much appreciated 👍😊

[@PetiteBluebirdgirl]

@@AnnErasmus also, you can add additional 14mm screws into the shallower dowels on the back of the attachment plate.

[@Nini-qh2gk]

Thanks a lot...help me a lot💞

[@AnnErasmus]

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[@nigelbell9668]

Thanks

[@AnnErasmus]

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[@sarlbeluka6279]

Merci beaucoup Monsieur !!

[@AnnErasmus]

de rien

[@razmspiele25]

I’m officially no longer calling it a toe kick after watching this video. It’s plinth going forward for me.

[@AnnErasmus]

No worries 😊👍

[@andybals216]

Hi..thanks for the helpful vids I'm keen to understand how you should measure your kitchen cabinet height when you are installing a new kitchen and floating floor so the the plinth fits between the bottom of cabinet and floor without cutting the width of the plinth. Should I add the hight of the floor plank to the ikea recommended hight when install the cabinet wall rail?..or does the plinth have ability to move up 7 to 9 mm to take into account the floor. I'll be installing floor after installing kitchen? P.S I don't want to use edging between bottom of plinth and floor plank gap. And I can't lay floor first as the cabinets can not rest on the planks as they need to expand and contract. Your advise would be appreciated Cheers

[@AnnErasmus]

Thanks for your comment. There is no adjustment in the plinth width other than the 2mm flexibility of the silicone strip at the bottom of the plinth. The only solution I see is, as you mentioned, is to lay a test strip of flooring next to the wall and measure, your rail height off there. Bear in mind that the current floor may be uneven. So I would err on side side of having too much room (2 or 3mm) for the plinth, then when setting up the plinth have it flush with your new flooring and if there is a gap place in where the plinth butts the underside of the cabinet which will not be visible normally because the plinth is set back. Hope this helps. Good luck 😊👍

[@SPEAKLANGUAGESTRAVELTHEWORLD]

Question: can one easily take the plinth off to clean under the cupboards every so often? I’m installing this in a kitchen in southern Spain where there are often insects that need regular cleaning out. Not sure whether to install the plinth at all. Also, can the feet be regulated in height to adjust for a possibly uneven floor? Thank you so much for a really detailed explanation. So appreciated. I look forward to your advice regarding my questions asap - I have to install soon. Thanks so much.

[@AnnErasmus]

Thanks for your comment. Yes the plinth is easily removed, it clips on and off but I would suggest marking it inside so they don't get mixed up. Yes the legs are adjustable (see video kzbin.info/www/bejne/ooOtmHytatOLnrs) but be sure not to go less than 8 cm height because trimming the plinth is not easy. I hope this helps you, good luck😊👍

[@SPEAKLANGUAGESTRAVELTHEWORLD]

@@AnnErasmus Thank you so much for your prompt detailed reply. Really appreciated!!

[@AnnErasmus]

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[@rangiferi]

I’m adding a new floor which is a bit higher than the original. Can you cut the height of these ikea toe kicks. Or is there another solution? Thank you

[@AnnErasmus]

I don't know of any other solution, I have cut them before. As long as you do not damage the slot that the retaining clip fits into. Not a nice job, good luck 😊👍

[@agentcallisto]

If I prime the plinth, would it be paintable? I’d like to match the plinth to my custom painted cabinet fronts.

[@AnnErasmus]

Yes,probably. Best to talk to a paint shop and then try it on a test strip 😊👍

[@nursingzombie6479]

Corners explained- anyone who buys ikea knows what a pain in the arse their directions are (lacking)! Good on ya- thx!

[@AnnErasmus]

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[@dw9780]

Ikea now calls it toe kick Thank goodness

[@AnnErasmus]

Thanks for sharing

[@MonicaVandenberg1]

setting height of the rail......oh if only ikea had made that VERY CLEAR up front. sigh

[@AnnErasmus]

I agree , caused me a lot of heartache too, that's why I made the video. Thanks for your feedback, good luck 😊👍

[@LekaLEL]

Not gonna lie, you sound very South African

[@AnnErasmus]

Close, zimbo👍😊

[@jamskof]

its a horrible product, somebody needs to make these so they are height adjustable and sit to floors better. disgraceful overpriced product

[@AnnErasmus]

I know, very frustrating. Thanks for the feedback 😊👍

[@ritakrimus6588]

Thank you for your detailed video! We can't find brackets from Ikea, maybe somebody can refer us to correct item for NOGSTA Description:Toekick? Really appreciate any help

[@AnnErasmus]

Good luck, hope you find some 😊👍

[@matterasmus]

Great thanks

[@annpe8805]

Agree

[@AnnErasmus]

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