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Shoe molding or no shoe molding?

6 years ago

Anyone have opinions on whether to add shoe molding at toe kicks or leave as is? It would be oak and stained to match floors.

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just_janni

6 years ago

I like the look without it. You've done an amazing job fitting everything, so unless there is a pressing reason to use it, I would not. If there are small gaps and you are worried about hair / dust/ dirt, then I would run a small bead clear silicone at the toe kick. IMO lots of moldings are done to hid gaps and poor fitment. You have neither - so why cover it up?

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vinmarks
Original Author
6 years ago
Jannicone thanks for the opinion. I thought so too but DH had a differing opinion. The silicone bead sounds like a good idea. There really isn't any big noticeable gaps.
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suzanne_sl
6 years ago
I wouldn't add shoe molding. It looks clean and tidy the way it is.
lisadlu16
6 years ago
No molding.
ILoveRed
6 years ago
Wow! Beautiful. Love the contrast of the dark countertops, sconces, and pendants. This can't be the same kitchen with the same bad cabinet guy, is it?

i like shoe molding. Even when it's not necessary but your kitchen looks great without it.
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Anglophilia
6 years ago
No molding.. Looks cleaner without it.
cookncarpenter
6 years ago
If you don't need it to cover gaps, don't use it ...nice kitchen :)
vinmarks
Original Author
6 years ago
ILoveRed yes its the kitchen with the bad cabinet guy. He was kicked to the curb and new cabinet guy fixed everything. All doors and drawers were taken back to his shop where he worked on them. Cabinet frames were all sanded down and redone. Original non matching putty dug out and replaced with a better match. Island trim redone by the trim guy at my request. It's getting there. Crown installed today and all pulls are on. Still waiting on doors for above hood and 2 sink front panels.
ILoveRed
6 years ago
Well done.
Anthony C
6 years ago
molding is used to hide sloppy work. Dont use it (unless there is sloppy work)
TJW
6 years ago
No shoe! I love our new base trim, similar to yours, sleek, modern, clean, but we have gaps and must have shoe due to floor not being completely level. I’m sad to need it; wish we could have the beauty of your kitchen without. I vote ‘no’.
Zarax Toney
3 years ago
I think you have to add shoe molding it will be an interesting choice for you if do it I am also thinking about adding it in my kicks that is pretty new you can see here on thislink for more detailed suggestion that I wanna give to you..

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