Hello everyone,
I am facing the following issue: In my new kitchen, I had a beautiful ceramic countertop installed (cost: 2000 EUR). I wanted a cooktop with an integrated downdraft extractor. On the recommendation of the kitchen installer, I had a flush-mounted cooktop from manufacturer X installed, which after six months turned out to be of poor quality. I would now like to switch to a cooktop from Siemens or a similar brand.
The problem is that cooktops from other manufacturers have different dimensions, and the cutout in the countertop is too large. Replacing the entire countertop would be absolutely crazy in terms of cost and waste of resources.
How is this type of problem usually handled? Unfortunately, it seems that cooktop installation dimensions are not standardized. It can't be that every time you change a cooktop, you need a new countertop, can it? Do you have any experience with this and maybe some tips that could help me make a decision?
Thanks in advance!!
I am facing the following issue: In my new kitchen, I had a beautiful ceramic countertop installed (cost: 2000 EUR). I wanted a cooktop with an integrated downdraft extractor. On the recommendation of the kitchen installer, I had a flush-mounted cooktop from manufacturer X installed, which after six months turned out to be of poor quality. I would now like to switch to a cooktop from Siemens or a similar brand.
The problem is that cooktops from other manufacturers have different dimensions, and the cutout in the countertop is too large. Replacing the entire countertop would be absolutely crazy in terms of cost and waste of resources.
How is this type of problem usually handled? Unfortunately, it seems that cooktop installation dimensions are not standardized. It can't be that every time you change a cooktop, you need a new countertop, can it? Do you have any experience with this and maybe some tips that could help me make a decision?
Thanks in advance!!
ateliersiegel16 Mar 2023 10:34When the cooktop is flush with the countertop, it can be especially tricky, but with a raised frame (as most cooktops have), a skilled craftsman should be able to bridge the gap. It won’t be cheap, but it should be doable.
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xMisterDx17 Mar 2023 20:52Unfortunately, that’s true. They had custom aluminum wheels made for their dream car and are now complaining that no major manufacturer offers similar sizes.
I swapped a Whirlpool cooktop for a Siemens one and didn’t have to modify anything by even a millimeter... well, almost.
But where exactly is the problem with a flush installation if it’s 1cm (0.4 inches) narrower? A 5mm (0.2 inches) gap on each side, just fill it in? With resin, plastic—there are options. It won’t be 100% perfect, of course, that’s clear.
I swapped a Whirlpool cooktop for a Siemens one and didn’t have to modify anything by even a millimeter... well, almost.
But where exactly is the problem with a flush installation if it’s 1cm (0.4 inches) narrower? A 5mm (0.2 inches) gap on each side, just fill it in? With resin, plastic—there are options. It won’t be 100% perfect, of course, that’s clear.
sub-xero schrieb:
The problem now is that cooktops from different manufacturers have different dimensions, and the cut-out opening is too large.And is there really no manufacturer with a cooktop that has larger dimensions? Not even a drop-in model? That would be the easiest, best, and most cost-effective solution (even if the cooktop itself is more expensive).