Is it common for tile behind a microwave to go behind the stove?

Thank you, all.Does anyone have a microwave that is over the range?You continued the countertop up to the bottom of the cabinets.Do you have a gap between the microwave and the back of the house?How big is the gap?I would love to see pictures of the space between your microwave and your kitchen counter.

I'm wondering if this will look bad because we have this situation and it looks like we will have a small gap.Suggestions or pictures will be much appreciated.

The full height is not a good idea.Reducing the capture area won't help the situation.When it dies, you need to replace it.The trend has been for the new one to be taller.

There is a gap between the two.It's not noticeable unless I put my head under the photo I just took.I can't see it from a distance or standing in front.Hope the photos help.Again, one photo is sideways.

Did they install the microwave first?There was no discussion on the best method.

My micro is slightly higher than the bottom of the cabinets, which makes the gap under them less.There is a small gap under cabs and under the micro area.It's all one piece of stone and there is a gap across the whole run.

The microwave and cabinets were installed first.After the counter installation, fabricators came to take measurements for the back splash.On the second visit, they installed the backsplash.They told me there would be a small gap so they could get the bs in.How would they get it if it was tight?The gap should not be caulked.

I waited until my light rail was installed to do it.I didn't want them to be damaged or have unnecessary things in their way.You can't see it because it runs the length of cabinets.I am so picky that I can drive myself crazy and this doesn't bother me.Thank you for the compliment.

The countertop facility wants to install the countertop on time because the microwave isn't available right now.If we ever need to replace the microwave at any point, the plan is to leave a small gap in order to allow for the difference between the real and microwave specifications.All of this was a surprise to me because neither the countertop company nor the kitchen designer mentioned that the microwave should be installed first, and when I last spoke with the designer, she recommended the back splash be placed all the way to the bottom of the cabinet.I'm just trying to get my head around it.

There is a better alternative.If you want to mount the microwave in front of the splash, you have to run it into the opening.It sticks out another 1 inch.If you change microwaves, there is no need to caulk or see.

I like this idea a lot.I think I'm still worried about the microwave installer.I don't know how those things work.What are your thoughts?

The better option is to ditch the full height stone.The two are not compatible.You can use tile or granite to match the counter.

I didn't have an otr micro in my kitchen.I had a small one on my counter for 20 years and it took up a lot of space.I use that area to make coffee and soda.It wouldn't have been my first choice, but I'm glad it's there now.

Another thing to consider is that there is a wall that can be used to hold the microwave along with the screws on top.They would have to install the microwave after the kitchen.

Is it possible to do the back splash after the microwave is installed?I would.Once the microwave is installed, you can get your counters in and have them come back to measure the area.They wouldn't have to worry about the stone chipping on the back of the house.I don't want them doing it the way they want.After the microwave is in place, I would do the back splash.They have to finagle the microwave in there so that they don't chip my cabinets, and I was a wreck watching it because I could not imagine what it would be like if the back splash was already in.Wait for the microwave to be installed first and you will have less chance of damage.

My kitchen designer and the fabricator both told me to have it installed first, which I planned on any way, and all my appliances on site prior to counters being measured and templating.

Thanks for the additional input, Jancy.I am asking that they wait until after the microwave is installed to install the backsplash.I didn't think about the fact that they could install the countertop.I will suggest that.

I need all the space I can get for storage in my small kitchen.The microwave is the reason for it.I find it very convenient that we've had one in our condo for 10 years.I know that some people don't like reaching up for hot items, and they do not look as cool as a nice hood, but it was a cost-effective solution for us.

You're very welcome.I would make sure that they don't cut the back of the house until after the microwave is turned on.I don't think it would be a problem for them to do the bs after.I would insist.I was told by my fabricator and installers that after the counter is installed, they can remeasure everything and install bs a week later.

It can be done after the microwave is in.Don't hesitate to ask if you have questions or need more pictures.Best of luck.

When it dies, you need to replace it.The trend has been for the new one to be taller.

The area that covers the burners is the capture area.A range hood is deeper front to back than an OTR, giving better capture to the steam and odors, as well as having a better quality and more robust fan.It will be less effective if you cover an additional 1/2 of the already limited surface.Changing his filters is even more difficult.

Who drills the holes in the granite for the mount?The average installer will break or burn a few bits and leave.

I liked the idea of putting a microwave on the back of the house.The idea was that the stone would extend up a few inches.I don't like the idea of extending the microwave into the room.I can see myself running in the dark.

The microwave will die in 5 years and every microwave on the market is taller than the opening.I'll take out the microwave and put in a hood with a tile to fill the void.Sit the microwave on the counter.Voil...

How are you going to get into the microwave before you get to the range or the counter?

Hello everyone.This isn't an all-or-nothing situation.If it's not too expensive, I could use tile behind the microwave and install a full-height backsplashes on either side.Do you have any thoughts from anyone?

Jancy, because your situation is similar to mine, I'm particularly interested in your thoughts on a STAINLESS steel sheet behind the stove.We will have a slide-in stove.Thanks to everyone for their input.

The bottom of the MW is above the cooking surface if people hang them below the cabinets.That uses a 15''H cabinet above the MW.

Some people prefer a couple of inches above the cabinets.That uses a 12'H upper with 30'' uppers.It allows for more variation in future models.Only custom cabinets would you be able to line up a 16 1/2" tall MW with the bottom of the adjacent cabnets.

What are your reasons for choosing a full height stone back splash in your kitchen?Is it possible to choose an OTR?If we understood the reasoning behind the choices, more suggestions could be made that fulfilled the primary functions behind them.

I didn't even think about a STAINLESS STEEL LAYOFF in that area.My area is only 87 inches from wall to wall and I didn't want to break it up.I didn't want to have to look for tile, but I thought of it.I wanted to use a non busy quartzite as a back splash.31 1/2 from the fridge panel to the wall is the only other area with stone.There isn't much backsplash area.I have a structural jog out in my kitchen which makes the space between the walls smaller.I have a small kitchen.If I have to replace the microwave in the future, I will cross that bridge when I get to it.I would have to be worried about fridge size replacement if that was the case.I was tired of making decisions and second guessing them.My microwave makes more sense for me in a small area and my stone is so pretty that I wanted it to be used as a back splash.Do it if you love your stone and want to use it in the kitchen.Do what you love.

I love my choice of countertop, which I used with natural cherry cabinets with orb hardware.I was going for a farmhouse look.The kitchen is large.Three straight sides, no corner cabinets, and a wall with range and microwave in the middle.My range wall is the same length as Jancy's.I didn't want to deal with the grout on that wall.I only needed to pay a bit more for installation because I had the extra material from the countertop slabs.The kitchen is part of a great room and is visible as soon as you walk in the door, so it felt as if the stone backsplash would give the cabinet more of the look of furniture.I don't want tile, even though it might be an option.I think a brushed finish plate would tie the range and microwave together, as if they were all one unit.The wall may be too short and industrial for the look I'm going for.If I have to replace the microwave, I will not be happy if the stone gets damaged.

I think the microwave will be level with the bottom of the cabinets.The opening is higher than the microwave.

At some point, Jance, I would be very interested in knowing if you used plug mold and what kind it was.Did you put outlets in the kitchen?

There is a plastic component.It's possible that the component may burn due to high heat cooking.