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It's super hard to tell because I can't see between the toe kicks. They are all only about 3/4" thick. I might just go with the 1/8" gap (under the toe skin) for the perpendicular boards. The engineered oak that I have is not expected to expand along the length. I only have 1 board that will...

I see now after watching a cabinet installation video that the side pieces are weight bearing but the front is actual toe kick and non-weight bearing. So I could cut the front and have the wood floor jog around the sides.

There is 3/4" toe kick behind the skin but some of it looks to be weight bearing as it has shims underneath. So I didn't want to risk cutting into that. hmm..maybe a bad cabinet install

The toe skins are about 1/8" thick. I see your point about the overhang design. hmm. Guess I'll need to rethink having a good expansion gap.

I have engineered oak which I am installing as a floating floor. It is about 5/8" high including a 6mm wear layer. In the kitchen, the boards will run perpendicular to the kitchen cabinets with ends at the toe skins. I'd like to extend the toe kick out 3/4" to give the appearance that...