Quote:
Originally Posted by marty351
If you cover up these gaps, does the microwave still have adequate ventilation for heat and moisture to escape?
|
I was going to ask the same question, or at least point out to make sure their is adequate ventilation. Some cabinets have a vent at the back into the roof.
We have a large standard type microwave in a space that is too small for it with a roof vent at the rear and it causes it to power down as the unit get hotter. So for every minute early on it powers for 55 to 60 sec. Towards the end its down to 40 to 50 sec for every minute. Annoying that for say every 10 mins its on it's only actually cooking for justs over 8 minutes.
But in answer to the question, still maybe approach a cabinet maker during the week.
They might have some black laminated (if that's the colour you need) board offcuts they can cut down into 1cm strips for you to slide in beside. Maybe they could even knock up some stainless trim to slide in between. Pieces you could double sided tape or velco to the cabinet to keep in place. Nothing professional in that.
In my experience the small businesses around here seem to be happy when someone walks in offering a few $$$ for stuff they are only going to throw away. Haven't been knocked back yet.