How to embed the hob into the worktop yourself. Subtleties of installation.

From year to year modern hobsMoredisplace bulky gas and electric stoves from our kitchens.

This is understandable, because the panels take up little space and harmoniously fit into the interior of the kitchen, forming a single space with the countertop.

In addition, if you wish, you can easily do it yourself cut into the countertop.

The main thing is to know the stages of work and small subtletiesto help facilitate this process. We will talk about them below.

The process of inserting the hob begins with an important and crucial stage - with marking.

Usually included with a hob there is an instruction, which indicates the dimensions and scheme of its inset. Focusing on it, it is necessary to apply markings on the countertop.

If there is no instruction, then it is most convenient to apply markings using template.

To make it, the hob must be turned over, resized and transferred to cardboard.

Place the cut-out template on the table top and trace with a pencil.

Important! The distance from the edge of the countertop must be made at least 5 cm in order to avoid breaking off its edge during operation.

After the correctness of the markings has been checked, on each side the resulting rectangle, need to drill holes.

Then you can start cutting out the seat for the hob.

For this insert a jigsaw file into one of the holes and make a cut to the other hole.

Thus, all sides of the drawn figure are cut out.

Then the cut-out part of the countertop must be removed and the hob tried on.

After which it is necessary sand the end of the tabletop cutout with sandpaper and treat with silicone to extend its service life.

Important! Silicone sealant prevents the countertop from swelling in the event of moisture ingress.

Then you need attach the panel to the countertop using the special brackets included in the kit.

And here connect the hob to the gas pipe yourself not worth it there is a fine.