![]() ![]() ![]() WIthout a skin, the sides will stay the same color, while the wood changes color over time. Cabinet boxes, even if they color match, are usually finished with a vinyl or melamine finish rather than real wood veneered plywood, and the skin not only takes up that gap, but it provides a real wood surface that will age similarly to the actual wood of the face frame and doors. Posted by: live_wire_oak on at 09:44 am in Kitchens ForumĪ skin is not a "decorative" end panel exactly, it is a thin veneered panel that takes up the 3/8" gap from the cabinet box to the face frame and makes the cabinet sides flush. RE: lower cabinet molding question (Follow-Up #8) Here is live_wire's post, and the link to thread below. An experienced installer can take 5K worth of cabinets and make them look lke 50K, while a poor or inexperienced installer can take 50K worth and make it look like 5K. And, you also need an experienced installer to install it. You really need a KD well versed with your cabinet line to help you with your selection. Don't forget the base molding and quarter round, as well as any solid stock you may need in order for your crown to attach properly. Most kitchens I do I order 3 sticks and have some left over, but I have had kitchens need as much as 5 sticks. So there is no "right" amount for fillers, as it will depend on the design.Īs for scribe molding, that also will depend on the design and how many upper and base cabinet you have against the wall. Frameless or full overlay cabinets will all need a bit of filler at the wall at the start of a run, and it may also be needed in other places (like a blind corner cabinet) for proper clearances of other cabinets or appliances. The number of fillers will depend on the style of cabinets and their overall layout.
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