For any commutative ring $A$, the set of idempotents of $A$ will be denoted as $E(A)$. This set has a (canonical) ring structure. With addition defined by: $$e+'f=e(1−f)+f(1−e)$$ where $+$ and $−$ are operation in the ring itself. The multiplication operation is the same as the ring itself.
Suppose now I have a commutative unital ring $A$ and let $B$ be another commutative ring that is an integral extension of $A$. Then clearly $E(B)$ is an over-ring of $E(A)$, but is it clear that $E(B)$ is an integral extension of $E(A)$. Are there easy counter examples for this? Would it help if I assumed that $B$ is a finite integral extension of $A$?
Edit: The question above had a trivial answer as Todd pointed out. Now Im curious what happens if I really want $E(B)$ to be a finite integral extension of $E(A)$. Does $B$ being a finite integral extension of $A$ gauarantee that?