A free-standing base unit is secured by which method?

• A. Attaching fasteners through the toe kick into a block of wood secured to the floor
• B. Screwing through the back panel into studs
• C. Gluing the base to the floor
• D. Nailing through the sides

Answer: (A)

Securing a free-standing base unit involves anchoring it to the floor so it stays upright without relying on a wall. Driving fasteners through the toe kick into a block of wood that’s fixed to the floor gives a solid, removable connection that resists tipping and distributes the load across a stable floor anchor. This method keeps the cabinet free-standing and stable even with movement or loading on the doors and drawers.

Screwing through the back panel into studs would tie the cabinet to a wall rather than to the floor, defeating the free-standing requirement. Gluing the base to the floor would make removal difficult and isn’t as reliable for resisting tipping. Nailing through the sides can damage the cabinet and doesn’t provide a solid floor anchor.