Kitchen design challenge: how to open up a wall behind a gas range
Weng Chin
3 years ago
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Backsplash behind Gas range - Glass??
Comments (1)I have an induction cooktop with glass tile backsplash (3x12). We used epoxy grout. After an year of massive amounts of cooking ... and I'm a tornado in the kitchen... no issues at all. So my experience is... yes, epoxy made a difference....See MoreWhat are the safety considerations for wall behind gas range?
Comments (12)This is not advice and you need to consult your fire authority with jurisdiction. We had the GC take out the drywall and put in cement board Durock for above the counters (for tiling) and behind the gas range as Durock is noncombustible. I wasn't too concerned about the whole assembly of a fire wall because the other side is just around an open corner to a mud hall. Your situation may be different. We then tiled down 6 inches from the top of the range. Re above -- again, refer to the manual about how high above (and to the sides) must be noncombustible. We had to change plans for the range hood mid project planning when we bought a charbroiler instead of a griddle gas range. The charbroiler required 44 inches above. I didn't want a hood that high, so we switched to a SS hood....See Moregas range top... sealed burners, open burners ???
Comments (70)maire_cate and Wekick Thanks both. I think I've watched Trevor's video before. the simplicity of the BS is very similar to my Russell range except everything in the Russell is stainless. (which I do like) I'm not terribly concerned about service as there is little that can go wrong. Having a high BTU kiln I'm used to taking he venturis apart and cleaning the burners. So I'm comfortable working with burners, cleaning adjusting. Unfortunately, there is no BS dealer close. I've watched all of the BS videos to ad nauseam drove to Las Vegas some months ago as I was told I could see one and try it out. They had a range which I would think is similar to a range top. They knew nothing about it. It was not live, disappointing to make a 5.5 hr trip for nothing. Next closest is Salt Lake city a 8- 9 hour round trip. Maybe when I get close to actually buying I'll make the trip and spend the night.. Trevor wrote his phone number on one of my posts suggesting I call him. Haven't done it yet and of course the paper I had has disappeared from my desk. Sales person also told me how wonderful Wolf ovens were. Yikes, I remember reading about your pain Wekick. When I mentioned the blue enamel chipping there was just a blank stare. I told him I plan on getting the GE French door wall oven as I have one in the FL house and like it. . When I asked if he can give me a deal on SZ (side by side and wine cooler) if I buy all of my appliances he said no they are sold at full price unless I purchse a suite of SZ/Wolf, which isn't going to happen.::(( There is a Ferguson in town as well. I don't think their set up is nearly as large but will head there one of these days. The only thing I'm still on the fence about is the dishwasher. Do I get another Bosch which cleans really well but doesn't load very well with my handmade dishes. Maybe by the time I actually get to remodel, Bosch will have improved their interior set up...I'm hoping. Inga...See MoreHow to make my gas range flush against wall
Comments (6)You also have to either install a backguard on the stove, or you have to reframe your wall with steel studs and finish it with a non-combustible surface. See https://www.houzz.com/discussions/5649974 for a sad story of what happens if you just push the stove directly against the wall. The Thermador installation instructions tell you not to do that....See MoreWeng Chin
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