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Drop-in Range Replacement
Posted on 6/6/21 at 12:07 pm
Posted on 6/6/21 at 12:07 pm
I currently have an old drop-in range and am considering replacing with a freestanding model for obvious reasons.. I don’t see a problem with juts taking a sawzall and cutting the bottom of the cabinet out to make the freestanding range fit. Trouble is, the sides of the cabinets facing the drop -in range are unfinished…they are actuallyy open. The cabinets fit tight against the current range, so I will not have room to just nail plywood on them and enclose the cabinets. I know this is a common change. Anyone have any ideas how to do it aside from rebuilding the entire cabinets?
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Posted on 6/6/21 at 10:53 pm to Spankum
Why not just slide in a freestanding oven as it is? Do you need to close in the cabinets?
Posted on 6/7/21 at 6:03 am to Spankum
Hint: your 1st step is all about how you dismantle the exposed original parts, what you use, and how little damage you do.
So that you have the same exact finish to reconstruct with.
So that you have the same exact finish to reconstruct with.
Posted on 6/7/21 at 10:32 am to Spankum
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I currently have an old drop-in range and am considering replacing with a freestanding model for obvious reasons..
What obvious reasons except being cheap? Is there an obvious reason to devalue your kitchen? What kind of range top do you have now? Cutting into set cabinets is never a good idea unless you have some serious carpentry experience and the proper tools.
Posted on 6/7/21 at 8:13 pm to BlackSunshine
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Why not just slide in a freestanding oven as it is? Do you need to close in the cabinets?
I am afraid you will be able to see that the cabinets are unfinished in the crack between the range and the cabinet
Posted on 6/7/21 at 8:24 pm to Clames
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What obvious reasons except being cheap? Is there an obvious reason to devalue your kitchen? What kind of range top do you have now? Cutting into set cabinets is never a good idea unless you have some serious carpentry experience and the proper tools.
I have to admit, your post made me think a bit. I went back and checked the Lowe’s website. I want a double oven in a stainless range. All ranges that come in drop-in models are single oven and only come painted. To illustrate, there are 244 choices in free standing models but only 5 that come in drop-in.
Posted on 6/7/21 at 8:48 pm to Spankum
So do you want freestanding or slide-in? Drop-in is a completely different thing. There are stainless double oven options for each but Lowes isn't going to have much. Same with Home Depot. Also, some of what's out there is pretty high dollar.
Posted on 6/7/21 at 10:46 pm to Spankum
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have to admit, your post made me think a bit. I went back and checked the Lowe’s website. I want a double oven in a stainless range. All ranges that come in drop-in models are single oven and only come painted. To illustrate, there are 244 choices in free standing models but only 5 that come in drop-in.
We're also replacing our drop-in but with a slide-in. Our other appliances are black stainless steel which I found out is a PITA to match unless you get the same brand. We're getting the Kitchenaid, it's close enough in color. Not sure if Stantons has more to chose from if you've decided on slide-ins but they'll price match lowes and home depot.
Posted on 6/7/21 at 11:07 pm to Spankum
I replaced my drop in with a slide in when I changed my countertops. Used a sawzall and sander and it ended up being easier than I expected. A universal multitool would make it even easier. The gap is small enough that I didn't need to paint the sides of the cabinet facing the oven. I also didn't have open cabinets next to the oven though. You may be able to use a really thin piece of plywood to close them in. It's not something that will be seen if the gap is as small as it should be. You could always close your cabinets from the inside as well if it's that tight.
Posted on 6/8/21 at 8:55 am to urtoosmall
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You may be able to use a really thin piece of plywood to close them in.
That what I was thinking - a 1/8 inch thick piece of lauan plywood to cover the open/exposed sides - if you have painted cabinets you can paint to match, or if stained then try to reasonably match the stain - shouldn’t have to be exact.
I have 36-inch wide free standing commercial range between cabinets (designed and built that way) and there is 1/4 inch gap, on each side, between the sides of the range and the cabinets - you absolutely can not see the sides of the cabinets with a 1/4 inch gap
This post was edited on 6/8/21 at 8:59 am
Posted on 6/9/21 at 11:35 pm to urtoosmall
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You may be able to use a really thin piece of plywood to close them in. It's not something that will be seen if the gap is as small as it should be. You could always close your cabinets from the inside as well if it's that tight.
Two excellent ideas
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