Bathroom Vanity Toe Kick

Figure A

Steps:

1. Measure the height from the tile to the bottom of the cabinet. Subtract about 1/8" to give yourself some wiggle room.

2. Measure the length and add a bit. Once you install the toe kick you can trim off the ends so they're flush with the sides of the cabinet.

3. Transfer measurements onto the poplar. Use a combination square to draw a perfectly parallel line for the length.

4. Clamp the board to a workbench and cut the toe kick using a circular saw. Be sure to wear safety glasses and a dust mask when using power tools.

Figure B

5. Paint the toe kick in the workshop so you can avoid masking off the area in the bathroom. Drive a nail partially into each end of the toe kick and suspend it between a pair of sawhorses. Allow paint to dry for 30 minutes.

Figure C

6. In this situation, the tile was uneven so a spacer square was added to one end of the cabinet. The spacer is attached to the cabinet and the toe kick will attach to the spacer. Pre-drill a pilot hole with a countersinking bit in the spacer before installing.

Figure D

7. Fit the toe kick in position and mark the excess that needs to be cut away. Cut to length with a fine-toothed pull saw.

8. Slip the toe kick back into position and pre-drill two pilot holes with countersink on each end. Secure the toe kick with screws.

9. Apply wood putty over screw holes and touch-up the paint if necessary.