How to Protect the Cabinet From a Gas Cook Top

Print this articleIdeally, an exhaust hood should be installed between a gas cook top and any overhead cabinetry, or there should be no cabinets over the cook top at all. If neither option is possible, there should be a clearance of at least 24 inches between the cook top and the bottom of the cabinet. You'll also need to add some extra protection to the cabinet bottom to prevent damage from heat, steam and cooking oil.

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Measure the bottom of the cabinet that sits above the gas stove top.

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Measure a piece of quarter-inch thick heatproof millboard the same size as the cabinet bottom, marking the size in pencil. Cut the millboard along the lines with a handsaw.

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Place the cut piece of millboard over the bottom of the cabinet. Hammer a 1-inch flat-head nail into each corner, and every 4 inches along each edge.

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Measure a piece of copper sheeting to the same size as the millboard. Cut the copper to size using metal shears.

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Place the cut copper sheeting over the millboard on the underside of the cabinet. Hammer flat-head tacks about 1 inch from each corner, making sure not to overlap with the nails in the millboard. Add more tacks as necessary until the copper sits flat.

Tips & Warnings

Wipe the copper on the underside of the cabinet regularly to prevent a heavy buildup of grease.

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