ᐅ Baseboards behind kitchen cabinets

Created on: 30 Oct 2012 10:32
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Orschel
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Orschel
30 Oct 2012 10:32
Hello,

Does it make sense to install the tile baseboards behind the kitchen units as well? From an aesthetic point of view, it wouldn’t really make sense...

I would proceed by having the kitchen installed first and then fit the baseboards so they meet the kitchen units.
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SaschaW
31 Oct 2012 08:03
And what if you install a new kitchen in a few years and change the layout? I would/will have the plinth installed all around.

Regards

Sascha
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Orschel
2 Nov 2012 12:45
Hello Sascha, thank you for your response. The kitchen layout itself cannot be changed due to the floor plan. It could only be made slightly larger or smaller. Still, thanks for the suggestion!
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Wastl
2 Nov 2012 15:28
What is recommended: Seal the wall to the floor under the kitchen with a silicone joint (if you are not installing a baseboard). This way, if water runs behind the kitchen units, it won't get into the gap between them. If you use a baseboard, this is usually done anyway.
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Orschel
13 Nov 2012 17:26
Wastl schrieb:
What is recommended: seal the wall to the floor under the kitchen with a silicone joint (if you don’t install a baseboard). That way, if water runs behind the kitchen units, it cannot get into the gap between them. With a baseboard, this is done anyway.

This will definitely be done. Better safe than sorry...
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gissilala
5 Jan 2013 13:41
When it comes to tiling, it’s worth going all the way... I agree. But by now, you’re probably already finished with it.