Finish TradesQuestion 246 of 700
During cabinet installation, a narrow gap remains between the last cabinet and a side wall or an appliance. The clean, professional way to close that gap is to use:
a.A bead of colored caulk only
b.A strip of the countertop material
c.A matching filler (filler strip) scribed and cut to fit
d.A piece of baseboard turned sideways
Explanation
Cabinet lines are designed with filler strips to absorb dimensional gaps at walls and appliances; the filler is scribed and cut for a clean, matching fit. Caulk alone, countertop scraps, or sideways baseboard are improvised and look unprofessional.
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