Kick Plate

The recessed vertical panel at the bottom of a base cabinet that is set back approximately 3 inches from the door face. The kick plate (also called toe kick board) conceals the space beneath the cabinet and protects the cabinet bottom from foot traffic, mops, and vacuum cleaners. Kick plates are typically 4.5 inches tall and match the cabinet finish. In frameless cabinets, separate kick plates snap or clip onto adjustable cabinet legs.