Step 9: Install waist-band and baseboard molding

conceal the gaps between cabinets with molding
Photo: Thomas-Rouchard Studio
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Next, nail the waist-band molding along the joint between the end cabinets and the intermediate cabinets. This narrow piece of trim covers the large gap created by the 2x2 blocks. Install baseboard molding around the bottom of the cabinets to hide the rough toekick. If the molding is too tall, rip it down to the proper width on a table saw.
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    • drill
      Drill/driver
    • pneumatic finish nailer
      Finish nailer
    • 16-foot tape measure
      Tape measure
    • two-foot level
      Level
    • bar clamps
      Clamps
    • flat prybar
      Thin prybar
    • studfinder
      Stud finder
    • Countersink bit
      Counter-sink drillbit
    • caulk gun
      Caulking gun

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    1. STOCK KITCHEN CABINETS
    with matching trim and plywood skins

    2. UPHOLSTERED SEAT CUSHION

    3. CONTACT CEMENT
    used to adhere prefinished plywood skin to assembled cabinets

    4. PAINTBRUSH AND PAINT ROLLER
    used to apply contact cement

    5. 1½-INCH FINISHING NAILS
    for attaching trim pieces to cabinets

    6. 2x2 BLOCKS
    used to raise overall cabinet height to ceiling

    7. 2½- AND 3-INCH DRYWALL SCREWS
    for joining together cabinets and assembling toekick

    8. WOOD SHIMS
    used to level toekick

    9. LATEX CAULK