Support under the microwave on a wall with their hands

The presence of a microwave oven in the kitchen is no surprise. Now, almost every house there is the household appliance. This is a fairly compact thing, do not take up much space, simple and useful to use. Modern kitchen sets suggest the possibility of embedding technology in furniture building, this applies not only to the oven and the hob, but also a microwave oven. This option is convenient and ergonomic, but if the microwave oven is purchased separately, the question often arises, where to put it. Solution would be a special shelf-stand, which you can buy or make your own hands.

The advantages of wall mounting

There are different ways to accommodate a microwave. It can be put on the table, a table, windowsill, refrigerator or other plane, built into a kitchen set or build a special stand at the wall.

Put on the microwave oven table be in the case if the working surface is sufficiently large and the device will not prevent the process of cooking. The same applies to the window sill and other planes. Setting the furnace on the refrigerator is suitable only if it is a short, otherwise use a microwave to be uncomfortable. Therefore, the most appropriate way is the creation of special shelves, it is not difficult to perform with your hands, if you follow the detailed instructions.

Stand for microwave oven set on the wall, it has many positive qualities. For example:

• Rational use of space. Since the hinged brackets or shelf mounted on the wallWorking surface countertops will not be occupied by a microwave. This is especially true for the compact kitchen with a small set.
• Ease of use. Shelf-pad is usually located at eye level, and, therefore, to use the oven will be convenient. Located inside the dish is always on the mind that allows you to control the stage of its readiness, as well as easy to put and take out the dishes and adjust the settings on the control panel.
• Safe accommodation. Bracket or shelf mounted on the wall, to protect their standing in the microwave from entering various items, as well as splashing water, grease and other contaminants.

The choice of fixing to be caused not only by the weight of the device itself, but also products that will prepare it, as well as wall material. Since microwave weighs an average of about 14 kg, and with cooking utensils and products can be up to 20 kg and hence strengthen its various decorative partitions and false walls can not simply material can not withstand the weight of the household appliance.

Concrete and masonry walls, as well as wooden partitions are considered high strength material, which, without a doubt, support the weight of the shelves and microwave. It should only choose the right fasteners and other accessories for each type of wall.

Kinds of shelves, the choice of material and fastening seat

Stand for a microwave oven may have a different shape, design and material. The most popular are: brackets, shelves, racks. Appearance of the product is chosen depending on the wishes of the owners and the kitchen style. But, it is important to know that for the full operation of the furnace and a long service life is required airflow, and therefore the ventilation system must be well thought out.

Any kind of stand can be made with your own hands. Following the instructions, it is easy to cope with this task on their own. The main thing - to prepare in advance the necessary tools and materials. In addition, home-made shelves - the most economical way to get support for a microwave.

The choice of location for the shelf is very important. It should not interfere with the free passage of people in the kitchen, be an obstacle to the opening of doors or facades of the headset. Height should also be easy to choose the best option - at eye level. If the shelf is set up, it could create an additional threat of injury (head banging, etc.).

Once a suitable location is found, it is necessary to conduct measurements, and even perform a drawing, especially if the stand of irregular shape with ornamental details. The final stage of the preparation is the choice of material for the shelves. It is not only guided by personal preferences, but also the characteristics of the microwave oven, namely, weight, dimensions, etc. Material for shelf must possess high strength, reliability, durability, to ensure the production of quality products, which is able to last for many years.

Production of shelves

Of furniture elements

Finished parts can be bought in a specialty store, greatly facilitate the process of making the stand with their hands. Suitable ordinary shelves, used in cabinets. Their size is typically 56,8h45 cm, which is just suitable for a microwave oven.

There are ready-made designs that can be purchased and mounted on the wall with his hands. They represent the ledge with the two sidewalls and the top panel. But, unfortunately, this product also has its drawbacks, for example, it does not provide sufficient ventilation of the device works. Included microwave oven will heat the top shelf. Even in a working zone it does not install, as it may well interfere with cooking. But the installation of such a structure is quite simple, it does not require special skills and detailed instructions. Suffice it to fix the shelf to the wall using screws.

of the brackets

The design of the brackets - another easy way to be wall mounted microwave. These parts are easy to buy in any store appliances. Typically, brackets are used for television, but will not do worse for the furnace.

Mounting brackets is quite simple - they are mounted in any convenient place in the kitchen with the help of screws. On top of them, you can put a shelf made of wood and other materials, or to put the microwave so. Plus brackets is their invisibility.

Unfortunately, not always such an option is successfully entered into the interior of the kitchen. Therefore, in some cases, it is better to make a shelf of wood with their hands.

To microwave it was convenient to use, and it would not take up too much space on the countertop, install a hinged shelf-stand for it. Make a similar product is quite simple, just prepare the materials and tools to choose the place and read the instructions on the fabrication and installation.