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Cabinet Moldings, Fillers and Toe Kicks

These are the pieces nobody photographs and everybody notices when they are missing. They are also the pieces most often under-ordered, over-ordered or forgotten entirely. Rest Cabinetry stocks over 1,100 molding, filler and toe kick variations in Norcross.

The one thing to know first. Fillers, toe kicks, moldings and accessories are non-refundable. Unopened cabinets can go back subject to a restocking fee; these cannot. So they are the items to count per run rather than estimate for the room - the opposite of how most people order them, which is "a few extra to be safe".

What each piece actually does

FillerCloses the gap between a cabinet and a wall, or between two cabinets whose doors would otherwise collide. Trimmed on site. Plan the run from the fixed points outward so the gap collects in one filler at the end rather than several in the middle.
ScribeA filler cut to follow the wall's actual contour instead of a straight line. This is what makes a run look built into the room rather than pushed against it, and it is why an old plaster wall needs more filler width than new drywall.
Toe kickCloses the recess at the floor under the base run. Supplied separately and finished to match. Also the piece that takes mop damage, so it is worth having a spare length.
Crown moldingFinishes the top of a wall run against the ceiling. On a run that stops short of the ceiling it closes the dust gap; on a to-ceiling run it hides the joint.
Light railThe small molding under a wall cabinet that hides under-cabinet lighting and the cabinet's own bottom edge.
PanelsFinish the exposed side of an end cabinet or the back of an island, so a cabinet that was made to sit in a run looks made for the spot it is in.

How to count them properly

Walk the plan run by run rather than adding a percentage. For each run: one filler at each end that meets a wall, toe kick for the full base length, crown for the full wall-cabinet length, and a panel for every exposed cabinet side. Then add the island separately - it needs panels on every face that shows and toe kick all the way round.

Order them with the cabinets rather than afterwards. Crown and toe kick are finished to match a collection, and matching a finish later is harder than ordering it together.

See base cabinets and wall cabinets for the runs these finish, and how to measure a kitchen for getting the lengths right in the first place.

Ordering from Norcross

Warehouse6115 Jimmy Carter Blvd, Suite E, Norcross, GA 30071
HoursMonday to Saturday, 9:00 to 17:00. Closed Sunday.
PickupSame day
Delivery7 to 10 business days across metro Atlanta
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Measure before ordering - how to measure a kitchen. Compare finishes on categories, filter sizes in shop cabinets, and see Atlanta kitchen cabinets for the whole ordering process.

Frequently asked questions

Are cabinet fillers and moldings returnable?

No. Fillers, toe kicks, moldings and accessories are non-refundable, unlike unopened cabinets which can be returned subject to a restocking fee. That is why they should be counted per run rather than estimated with extras.

What is the difference between a filler and a scribe?

A filler closes a gap with a straight cut. A scribe is cut to follow the wall's actual contour, which is what makes a run look built into the room rather than pushed against it. Old plaster walls generally need more filler width than new drywall.

What does a light rail do?

It is the small molding under a wall cabinet that conceals under-cabinet lighting and the cabinet's own bottom edge, so the run reads as a clean line from below.

How do I count how many fillers I need?

Walk the plan run by run: one filler at each end that meets a wall, toe kick for the full base length, crown for the full wall-cabinet length, and a panel for every exposed cabinet side. Add the island separately.

Should I order moldings with the cabinets or later?

With the cabinets. Crown and toe kick are finished to match a collection, and matching a finish after the fact is considerably harder than ordering it together.

What are cabinet end panels for?

Finishing the exposed side of an end cabinet or the back of an island, so a cabinet built to sit inside a run looks made for the position it is actually in.

How many molding and filler variations do you stock?

Over 1,100 across the nine finish collections, held in Norcross for same-day collection.

Should I buy a spare toe kick?

It is worth considering - the toe kick is the piece that takes mop and vacuum damage over time, and it is finished to match a specific collection.

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