To use a plinth clip, you typically attach it to the cabinet legs or supporting brackets, and then the plinth panel snaps onto the clips to conceal the legs.
Plinth clips are essential components for installing the plinth (also known as a kickboard) around the base of kitchen cabinets or other furniture. They provide a simple and often tool-free method for attaching and detaching the plinth panel.
Understanding Plinth Clips
Plinth clips are designed to create a secure connection between the cabinet framework (specifically the legs) and the decorative plinth panel that runs along the bottom. They allow the plinth to be easily removed for cleaning or accessing the area beneath the cabinets.
Steps for Using Plinth Clips
The process generally involves attaching the clips to the leg system and then fitting the plinth panel onto these clips. Based on the provided information, a key step in using the clip is to slide it into position.
Here's a breakdown of the typical usage:
- Prepare the Legs: Ensure the cabinet legs or supporting brackets are correctly installed and at the desired height.
- Position the Clip: Take the plinth clip. It often has two parts: one that attaches to the leg/bracket and one that grips the plinth. Identify which part connects where.
- Attach the Clip to the Leg/Bracket: As described in the reference from the Cooke & Lewis and IT Range video, "You take your plinth clip itself and you slide that in like this repeat for the other. One." This indicates that the clip is often designed to slide directly onto a specific part of the cabinet leg or a bracket attached to the leg. Repeat this for multiple clips on each leg or at appropriate intervals along where the plinth will run.
- Prepare the Plinth: Cut the plinth panel to the required length.
- Attach the Plinth: Align the plinth panel with the attached clips. The clips are designed to snap onto or grip the back of the plinth panel. Push the plinth firmly against the clips until it securely engages.
- Repeat: Continue attaching clips to legs and snapping the plinth into place along the entire run of cabinets.
Practical Tips for Installation
- Spacing: Ensure clips are evenly spaced along the plinth run (typically every 60-80 cm, plus near corners and ends) to provide adequate support and prevent bowing.
- Orientation: Double-check the orientation of the clip before sliding it onto the leg or bracket to ensure it's positioned correctly to receive the plinth.
- Secure Fit: Confirm that each clip is fully slid into place on the leg/bracket and that the plinth is firmly snapped onto the clips.
- Corners: Special corner joint pieces or methods may be needed to join plinth panels neatly at external and internal corners.
Using plinth clips simplifies the installation of the plinth, providing a neat finish while allowing for easy access when needed.
