How to hang a microwave on the wall

Many people often face the problem: where is the best place to place the microwave—bake? Kitchens are, as a rule, small in terms of space, where every free corner is occupied. The best option for a close kitchen - installing a microwave oven on the wall. But how to do it quickly and reliably? In the article we will step by step analyze how to hang a microwave on the wall, and what tools we need to create the mount.

The advantages of mounting the microwave on the wall

What good is this method of installation?

1. Security. The microwave can be installed separately, it will not come into contact with the cooking surface and other electrical appliances. If there are small children in the house, the microwave, attached to the wall at a certain height, is also a good option for security reasons.
2. Saving space in the kitchen. Built-in microwave ovens are an expensive thing, and it’s not possible to fit a separate microwave oven into every kitchen unit. Therefore, in order to free up additional space, you can conveniently arrange the microwave on the wall.
3. Convenient operation. If the space in your kitchen is limited, it will be much more rational to attach the oven to the wall. To turn on the device and load the dish into the chamber, you do not have to stoop or, conversely, try to reach high. Just place the stand under your microwave at eye level. You will be comfortable to follow the course of cooking and check how much time is left on the timer.

Choosing a bracket

So, before you start, you need to choose a bracket for the microwave. Usually they are presented in various colors: black, white, silver, so you will most likely easily select the appropriate tone for the body of your stove.

Please note that high-quality hardware for the microwave must withstand a mass of up to 70 kilograms.

As a rule, these are two g-shaped holders made of steel. Complete with them should also be attached rubber lining with adhesive base, as well as plugs.

Consider when choosing a bracket dimensions of your microwave. In addition, fixtures should be made exclusively for microwave ovens, and not for any other type of household appliances.

Tools for work

Mounting a standard microwave on a wall will require the following tools:

1. The device itself.
2. Special brackets for wall mounting.
3. Fasteners (they are included).
4. Drill.
5. A set of screws (included).
6. You may also need a construction tape, usually it is used in case you need to hang the device on a tiled floor.

Bracket installation diagram

Mounting the bracket as follows:

1. First, you should purchase special fasteners. It should be remembered that for each device it is its own. It is necessary to choose a fixture for a microwave on the wall. Brackets for a conventional oven must withstand a load of up to 65-75 kg. It is not recommended to make a shelf under the microwave with your own hands - it can be fragile. Classic brackets are assembled in the form of the letter "G".Production material - steel with surface painting. The kit can also be supplied rubber pads and plugs.
   

2. Secondly, after the purchase of brackets, you should choose the place where the installation will be performed. Do not place the device too close to the sink or gas stove.
3. Thirdly, before installing the device, you need to make marks on the wall. To do this, you can use a pencil or marker.
4. Next, before fixing the microwave on the wall, carefully drill through the marked holes. Special plastic parts are driven into them, onto which screws are then attached. The total number of holes is four, two for each holder. After installing the shelf, it will be possible to install the device on it (as well as the desktop installation option).
   

All these simple manipulations should be done without haste and fuss, hurrying, you can make a mistake. Attach shelf for microwave crookedly do not want anyone. Do-it-yourself installation will take more time; besides, the option of skew is not excluded.

Recommendations

With proper operation, the regiment will serve faithfully for a long time.But there are some tricks that are worth mentioning before proceeding to the selection. Very important to choose the right mount for your microwave. If the bracket is not properly assembled (for example, in size), installation problems may occur.

If you are set on trying to make a microwave shelf with your own hands, use plywood or hard plastic for this.

When buying shelves in the store, you need to carefully consider the metal parts for cracks and chips. The paint layer must not be damaged. In the case of buying a corner shelf, you must first assemble it, and already assembled to hang on the wall. To the shelf on the stand (leg) stood exactly, use the level.

Be sure to carefully secure all rubber parts. If they are not well secured, they may fall out during operation (the microwave vibrates under load). And finally, consider the different colors of the shelves and select the one that best fits the interior of your kitchen. It may also be useful for you to know if microwave can be installed. on the fridge, washing machine or another microwave.