Reduce depth cabinet base so new countertop will fit ?
I bought a new 24” countertop for my kitchen, after pulling off the old one we found out that our Handmade base cabinets are even. The left end is 25” from the wall and the right end is 26.5”. The bottom of the base is secured to the floor. If we pull it up then we will have to fix the floor and replace the tile, the molding, part of the wall. How can we get the countertop to fit without moving the bottom of the base?
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You will need to modify the base cabinets basically by rebuilding them very carefully. If you have any drawers, they will also need to be cut down and reinstalled at the shorter depth. Now you learned the lesson of always measuring before purchasing. Hopefully you all possess the necessary skills to perform this task. If doubtful in any way, get bids from local licensed cabinet makers in your area. Might be a bit of an expense, but much much less than if you had to gut and start all over. Measure measure measure. So sorry you had to go through this, but we all live and learn.
Place the countertop where it should be at the front. Measure the gap and cut a board to fit the gap. Then you can use some small tile on top to cover the seams. You can also create a small ledge covering the gap overlapping the countertop. Use it for small flower pots, kitchen scrubby, bottle dish soap, etc.
Hi Megan, you could consider installing the countertop out from the wall as far as needed to fully cover your base cabinets. Then you could install a narrow shelf to cover the gap at the back. The shelf would be great for things like spices etc.
Reducing depth may take forever and you really need to know how to do it properly and then damage will happened ... I would in those areas where base cabinets are deeper gradually bring backsplash to new counter .. it is for sure cheeper and is not sacrificing valuble cabinet storage
Hello Megan,
This was probably done because the walls were not even! What you will need to do is use a timber filler at the back of the counter to make up the difference, then consider either adding thicker backsplash or create narrow spice shelves or a step shelf. Best wishes.
I would bring the counter even in the front and build a filler shelf in the back. Make it to cover the space and up like a ledge. Wood, tile or a material that matches your countertop would make it look intentional. OR if you can take back the purchased one, you could build a countertop to fit the cabinets. Good luck and stay safe!
Hi Megan, did you happen to notice if the old counter top was mounted flush? You want to ensure that it is even at the front (closest to you) you can do a few different things to make it look good at the wall, you could look at a crown molding painted the same color as the wall, caulking in a light color or wide backsplash, hope this link gives you some ideas
https://www.hunker.com/13415275/how-to-fix-the-gap-between-the-kitchen-countertop-and-the-wall
Normal countertop material is 25" wide. After thqat you add the plastic laminet and a trim board.
Hi Megan. Who would ever think an inch and a half could cause such a headache? I would leave your custom cabinet right where it is. You will need to fill that inch and a half gap at the back of the cabinet. Just be sure to caulk the new tops well so that no moisture gets behind the cabinet. Good luck Megan.
Can you get a matching 4” tall or so backsplash return for the counter? That would solve your dilemma easily and with no headaches.
Do you think chalking tape like this will hide the gap. https://www.ebay.com.au/i/202840224966?chn=ps&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=705-139619-5960-0&mkcid=2&itemid=202840224966&targetid=920064925573&device=c&mktype=pla&googleloc=9071978&poi=&campaignid=10101785195&mkgroupid=102311926460&rlsatarget=aud-786643580046:pla-920064925573&abcId=9300368&merchantid=7364522&gclid=Cj0KCQjwyJn5BRDrARIsADZ9ykGy3EU_Cia2NxccecD-eUlXhhxYWCX9eDhFD-vsKRsPx9EXMbblT44aApD2EALw_wcB
why couldn't you use a shim under the 25 inch side to make it the same height?
Sounds like you needed to buy enough countertop to cover the cabinets and the 24" didn't quite cover it. Can you return that and get a longer piece of countertop?