Designing Kitchens and Bathrooms - Wall filler board upper cabinet

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sbfd316
05-16-08, 10:10 PM
I am installing new cabinets and will have to use wall filler for the upper and base cabinets. My question is on upper cabinet I will use the filler on the face of the cabinet. But what about the underside between the wall and the bottom side? Do i just use another filler there so i don't see the space?

thanks
Scott

chandler
05-17-08, 04:50 AM
Yes, it is best to go ahead and fill that space with matching wood. Someone will look up under there, whether it be your mother in law or a prospective buyer of the house. Let the vertical filler extend slightly (1/4") over the horizontal piece for a better appearance. This may mean pushing the horizontal piece slightly up into the opening, since the vertical should end with your cabinet stile.
marksr
05-17-08, 06:11 AM
I agree with using a filler strip to close the gap but the majority of houses I've painted have left the gap open :(

Wirepuller38
05-17-08, 06:31 AM
If you close the bottom, you also need to close the top to prevent a fallen object from being trapped inside the cavity.
sbfd316
05-17-08, 12:30 PM
Seeing the filler board is 3" i will cut it in 3 pieces for the top and bottom. Now i just have to figure out the type of screws to get. I guess "all purpose" dry wall screws will not look correctly.
chandler
05-17-08, 01:35 PM
I would use finish nails, set the heads and fill the dent. Screws may look a little obtrusive. Depending on how much the three pieces weigh, you may even get by with hot glue. No holes.