It only takes a mistaken measurement of 1 2 to 1 1 2 inches to result in unsightly and inconvenient gaps between the range and the cabinets.
Gap between wall and slide in range.
I just had my range installed and there is a huge gap between the range and the back wall.
While freestanding ranges can stand alone or be installed between cabinets slide in ranges are specifically designed to sit between cabinets for a seamless look.
If you get a new stove to fit into the same place the recessed area may not match up like the old one did causing a large gap of several inches between the stove and the back wall.
Because of this slide in ranges have unfinished sides that makes them ill suited for standalone.
So we started googling.
You can also try filling the gap using plastic.
A very large gap.
My electric stove doesn t push flush against the wall because of the permanent and unremovable gas hook up that sticks out of the wall by 3.
The main difference between freestanding and slide in ranges is installation.
Food can fall down into the gaps making a mess and inviting pests.
I don t want to remove it in case i have to sell the house and things are falling in between the back of the stove which is stand alone and the wall.
If you are trying to install your own gas range the landlord may not care about the problem.
Then measure the length of the gap and cut the cover to size if necessary.
Home builders incorporate that width into their standard kitchen plans.
Once the gap cover is the right size simply slide it into the gap between the stove and the counter.
Ensure the appliance is turned off and the surface is cool prior to installation.
The filler kit is compatible with frigidaire and frigidaire gallery 30 in.
This lets the stove sit fairly close against the back wall.
The frigidaire rear filler kit fills the gap between the back of your slide in range and your backsplash to create a custom built in look.
I do not want to put in a granite backsplash.
A 2 5 gaping hole behind the range.
I knew there would a little bit of a gap but 2 inches just seems excessive.
Stainless steel or black plastic are popular choices.
Most freestanding and slide in ranges are 30 inches wide.
We found that plenty of people out there have similar problems but the suggested solutions were limited.
Too plain and uncreative.
Sadly the position was unacceptable.
Made clean up much easier as they created a very nice seal allowing us to wipe from range to counter and back without losing bits down between the two.
These range extenders did exactly what we wanted added minimal extraneous material but completely filled the gap between the slide in range top and the adjacent counter top.