No to beadboard behind the range!!!! Do some easy to clean tile behind the range.

IâÂÂm with Beverly about saying nix the BB behind the range. ItâÂÂs not that easy to clean, is not fire resistant, and there are so many other products more suitable. Tile, thins steel, tin, etc. I have wood BB backsplash in my kitchen, every where EXCEPT behind my cooktop. I put tile in behind the cooktop, and have never regretted it. ItâÂÂs fire resistant, easy to clean, and looks correct for the space.

Well.... I honestly wasn't concerned about the bb being difficult to clean. Lol, have you had the not so pleasant experience cleaning it?

Should I stop the trim at the sides of the range?

If I didn't use bb behind the range, I'd be interested in using some type of tin, but I would want still wanted it painted.

Popped back over from the kitchen forum, someone mentioned to check clearances. This is what the specs say.
"This appliance has been approved for 0â spacing to adjacent surfaces above the cooktop. However, a 6â minimum spacing to surfaces less than 15â above the cooktop and adjacent cabinet is recommended to reduce exposure to steam, grease splatter and heat. "

This post was edited by sheesharee on Wed, Oct 1, 14 at 9:30

Hoosiergirl also did tin. Mine would look more like Cooperbailey's with the OTC microwave.
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I would stop the trim at the edges of the range, and use painted tin for the backsplash area behind it. that would look great!

Can/should I put the tin right over the bb paneling? I was thinking that would be fine since it's not like tin is thick.

I'm excited to get everything complete. The kitchen is going to really look different.

Ditto what Nanny2a said. I'm not sure about putting the tin over the bb? Splatters in the grooves of the bb is not fun to clean.

We've recently switched out to ss appliances. My stove went out and that started it. Still have not bought a new SS fridge though as mine is working well, but will do that soon so I can match the rest. I will say, I hate cleaning the SS!!!!

Beadboard Ceramic Tile

Here is a link that might be useful: Beadboard Ceramic Tile

Another GWer used the ceramic.

Here is a link that might be useful: http://ths.gardenweb.com/forums/load/kitchbath/msg0809075221167.html

Wow, the ceramic bb is pretty neat. I didn't realize they made that. I do already have the bb paneling though and I'm sure the ceramic is more than we wanted to spend on a splash.

$4.55 for an 8" x 20" piece of tile....no cutting, no trim, no painting. Sounds like an easy installation and no reason to change materials behind the range.

Can you return the beadboard?

Here is a link that might be useful: Ceramic Beadboard

No. I mean we technically could, but DH definitely won't like the idea. He was more willing to buy the new appliances, but is totally fine with the kitchen as is and wouldn't be changing anything if I didn't want to. The 4'x8' panels are $20. We did pay to have them delivered because they won't fit in our vehicles. Plus our carpenter friend should be coming this weekend to take care of the splash and crown.

I actually really like the way Cooperbaily used the tin behind her range. I didn't entertain the idea much before because it seemed like just something extra to think about and figured bb alone would be ok.

This post was edited by sheesharee on Wed, Oct 1, 14 at 12:25

No to any wood, pvc, or anything else combustible behind the range. I have the GE Cafe range, and along with the vents pointing toward the front that you see, are vents pointing at an angle toward the back too. The area gets hot, so you need something that will not melt or catch fire there.

Shee......if you're using particle board that looks like beadboard, be sure to seal every edge that might come in contact with water.

Particle board acts like a sponge and starts disintegrating when even a little bit wet.

ML

Shee - where did you find the breadboard panels? I have been looking for them but all our local Lowe's carries is finished beadboard. I would like something I can stain or paint.

Anna - Thanks! I'm planning to use the tin or plan c would be stainless. How do you like your stove?

Maddie - Yep, will do!

Woodchuck - Sorry I didn't get back to this sooner! I bought them at Lowes. They're the TrueBead white panels. Our store also carries 4x8 sheets of unfinished pine bb paneling that could be be stained or also painted.