Are plinths a standard size?

Standard sizes are 30cm, 40cm 50cm and 60cm square standing at between 20cm to 120cm high. We do however have the ability to make any size plinth up to 3m in any one dimension.

What length do kitchen plinths come in?

2.4m – 2.75m
Plinths are usually supplied in standard lengths of 2.4m – 2.75m so may require cutting to size, depending on the type of kitchen units you have.

How tall should plinths be?

Plinth blocks look best when the height is 1.5 to 2 times the width. Many designers follow the “golden rule” which is to make the height equal to 1.6 the width.

What size is howdens plinth?

165mm Plinths | Kitchen Fittings | Howdens.

Are all plinths the same height?

Floor levels will vary by up to 50mm and more in some cases so all kitchens will have a high and low point meaning that if the kitchen is fitted level the plinth heights will vary. In the case of a large discrepancy of 50mm this could mean the plinths could have a 50mm gap between them and the units.

What is a plinth sealing strip?

Plinth sealing strip is used on the bottom edge of kitchen plinths and other panels to help stop water ingress from spills and moisture from cleaning processes.

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How thick should a plinth be?

Base your plinth design on existing blocks throughout the home. The plinth block should always be at least 2 to 3 inches taller than the baseboard, it must be thicker than both the casing and the base. It should be 1/4 inch wider than the casing.

How tall is a kitchen plinth?

150mm
As we’ve touched on above, the standard height for a kitchen worktop is about 910mm, measured from the floor to the top of the worktop. We get this figure from totting up the measurements of the following components: The plinth (150mm)

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What is Kitchen edging tape used for?

Edging tape is needed to cover the exposed ends on some plinth at the end of a kitchen run where the plinth returns, or if you are using a piece of plinth material as a filler where you want the exposed edge covered. The edging tape that we supply for this comes in 1 meter lengths and it is 22mm wide.

How tall is a plinth?

Standard size plinths (30cm to 50cm) weigh between 8 and 12kg in their finished form.

Can you paint kitchen kickboards?

Don’t forget to paint your kickboards too. These take more knocks than the average cupboard door, so you should give these an extra coat of paint. You can also use chalk paints on kitchen cabinets, but you will need to seal with wax or varnish to get the right finish.

How do you attach plinth edging strips?

How to apply edging tape. (1) Get the piece of plinth with the exposed edge and cut off a piece of edging tape that is about 6mm longer than it needs to be. (2) Now place the edging tape on the plinth so that it overhangs all sides, as shown below. This is required so that it can be cut down later to give a clean edge.

What is a kitchen plinth?

Kitchen plinths, or kickboards as they are also known, are used to cover the space underneath base cabinets, so there are no gaps or openings on show. This gives a continuous and streamlined appearance that ties the whole look together and disguises cupboard legs from view.

What is the finish of the Paris white plinth?

This plinth has a high gloss, white finish to match the Paris White base unit fascias.

What size are Howdens plinths?

Howdens Aluminium Straight Plinth 3.0m x 18mm. PRODUCT CODE: DKA0187. Heavy Duty Leg Plinth Return Pack. PRODUCT CODE: RKC0156. Clear Plinth Sealer Strip. PRODUCT CODE: RKC0785. Howdens Brass Straight Plinth 3.0m x 18mm.

Why are white high gloss units so popular?

Due to their wonderful versatility, the white high gloss units we offer are among our bestselling ranges. Each year, without fail, this collection of kitchen units proves to be very, very popular.