Installing the hob in the countertop with your own hands

Complex cookers for the kitchen, simultaneously combining the hob and oven, all fade into the past. Modern housewives are increasingly less likely to use the oven for their intended purpose. They are increasingly turning into a warehouse of pots and pans.

Why repay money for an unnecessary metal cabinet, when you can buy a comfortable and aesthetic hob, and the free space formed under it is perfect for storing dishes and other things. Installation of the hob in the countertop is possible even for an inexperienced master, because its installation does not require experience and qualification.

Varieties of hobs

So, before you start the procedure such as installing the hob in the tabletop with your own hands (photo can be seen in this article), you need to understand the varieties of these devices. There are the following main types of hobs:

1. Electric.
2. Induction.
3. Gas.

Installation and installation of the latter option should preferably be entrusted to a professional, since incorrect connection can lead to serious problems. When using indoor gas stoves, special requirements must be observed. During the installation of electrical panels, it is also important to use caution and safety rules when working with high voltages. Ensure a high-quality electrical power supply with grounding.

When buying a hob, it is important to pay special attention to its overall dimensions. Since the installation of the hob in the countertop should be carried out with a small margin around the edges. In addition, you need to determine the place of the frame. Take power outlets in advance .

Installation of countertops

If you have purchased a glass or stone countertop, it is advisable to entrust its installation to professionals. Since you do not know about all the subtleties of the process, you can damage an expensive thing. If the worktop is made of chipboard, the installation can be handled independently, but with some building skills.

You will need the following:

• The trowelling mass for the tiles.
• Tile for facing the surface of the countertop.
• Mounting or tile adhesive.
• Tiles with tungsten coating.
• Pistol with silicone sealant.
• Electric jigsaw.
• Water resistant wood stove.
• A set of tools - a square, screwdriver, screws.

The replacement of the table top should begin with the dismantling of the old one. Despite the fact that the old countertop is not required later, it must be removed very carefully, in order to avoid damage to the kitchen set.

It is very important to adjust the new table top to the dimensions of your furniture. It is likely that you need to cut excess. In this case, unprotected edges of the chipboard are exposed. This material absorbs moisture very well, so the needles should be well treated with a sealant. If the table top is mounted with cuts to the plate, it is desirable to close them with the help of special end plates.

Required Tools

Before proceeding to a process such as installing a hob in the countertop (photos show what they are), you need to prepare the following tools:

• Pencil.
• Roulette.
• Fret saw.
• Drill-screwdriver with a drill on wood with a diameter of 8-10 mm.
• Sealant.

Preparatory process

First, you need to make sure that there are available power supplies in the place where the hob is to be installed in the countertop . The presence of the outlet, the appropriate length of the gas supply hose, without the gouging and bends for the gas stove are two fundamental aspects.

If the wiring is old and there is no certainty that it is reliable, it is recommended to conduct a separate cable for the plate directly from the meter.

Installing the hob in the countertop

1. First you need to make a hole in the countertop. For this, according to the instructions, an opening is marked. If the instruction is missing, then
   A full dimension of the hob is outlined , with each side having to retreat approximately 5 mm.
2. With the help of a drill and a drill, a hole is drilled through the tree , so as not to go out of the contour. Then we continue to work with a jig saw. To reduce chipping it is recommended to take a saw with fine teeth. In addition, you can cover the outline with clerical or painting tape.
3. After the drink has been made, it is necessary to paint over or to treat the sawn edges with the sealant to prevent swelling of the countertop.
4. Next, the hob is installed in a 28 mm countertop, fixed and connected to the network.

Panel insertion should be carried out with the utmost precision. Otherwise, even a mistake of 1 cm can spoil the countertop, which is one of the most expensive elements of a kitchen set.

Table top made of artificial stone

Compared with their counterparts from chipboard, the table top made of artificial stone is the most durable. Despite this, the main problem is the installation of the hob in the countertop made of artificial stone.

In most cases, the top of the artificial stone is ordered already with the finished holes for a particular hob. But what if the countertop is already installed, and the hob is not there yet? In this case, the most reliable and best option will be to give the countertop to qualified professionals who, with the help of a professional tool, will make the necessary hole.

If you still decide to take a risk, then this work can be done using the technology described above, but instead of a jig saw it will be necessary to take an angular grinder and a diamond-coated disc intended for cutting concrete.

It is important to remember that an independent installation of the hob in the countertop must be well thought out at all stages of installation. Only in this case, less time will be spent to carry out this type of work, and also their quality and subsequent result will significantly improve.