A microwave oven is practically a must in every home. Perhaps, not everyone cooks it, but it certainly uses it to warm up the dish. At the same time, in an apartment where kitchens are small in size, finding a suitable place for a device that is cumbersome is not so simple. In some cases, the bracket for the microwave oven on the wall will help to solve the problem.
What is a microwave bracket?
The bracket is a small device used to place the microwave on the wall, due to which it is not necessary to force the kitchen countertop or the cabinet. The device looks like two metal corners. On one of the parts of each corner are mounted special holders, with which the whole device is stably fixed to the support. There are models in which the corners are connected by a crossbar. Also sold brackets without this alignment.
The other part of the corners - the skids of the bracket under the microwave - usually have a specific length. It is important that the depth of the device coincides with this indicator.
Also on sale you can find models with the ability to adjust the length of runners with the help of guides. Such products are used for microwave of any size.
How to choose a corner bracket for a microwave oven?
When buying this useful device, we recommend that you consider several parameters. One of the main is the size of the bracket, that is, the depth of the microwave oven is calculated. True, it also happens that due to the features of the case the device is not installed on the corners in full. That's why we recommend buying models with adjustable runners. Moreover, if you decide to change the outdated microwave oven, you do not have to buy a new bracket.
Before buying a device, look at the home in the data sheet for the weight of your microwave oven. The fact is that the various brackets are designed for a specific weight. Incorrectly selected device as it is used can be damaged and eventually drop a valuable kitchen assistant. By the way, do not forget to add to the weight of the oven itself and the approximate weight of the dish with the capacity.
Inspect and the quality of the future purchase. Do not feel sorry for the money for a quality product. In the end, having saved on the stand, you have a chance to lose the microwave oven. After a flimsy design for a low price is unlikely to withstand the weight of the device.
How to hang a microwave on the bracket?
Install this stand is not difficult. Naturally, you will need strong man's hands, as well as several tools and supplies:
- drill;
- self-tapping screws and dowels;
- pencil;
- screwdriver;
- a hammer.
When all of the above is available, you can do a selection of the location for mounting the bracket. The oven should not interfere with movement and perform various manipulations in the kitchen . Simultaneously, the device should be easy to get. In addition, do not forget about access to electricity, so near the place should be located rosette. Please note that the installation of the bracket is possible only on brick and concrete walls, drywall is not
So, when a suitable place is found, you can proceed with the installation:
- Attach the bracket to the selected location on the wall.
- With a pencil, mark the points where you will then have to drill holes for self-tapping with a drill or drill. Please note that their depth should slightly exceed the length of the dowels.
- Hammer the dowels into previously prepared holes.
- After this, attach the bracket, and then secure it with screws.
Test how tightly the bracket is fastened to the wall. Glue on the skids special anti-slip lining. After this, you can proceed to install the microwave oven on the bracket. It is important that the device is flat and not unsteady.