Sliding Glass Backsplash - Hardware Help!

2 years ago

Hi, I’m building a recessed, hidden appliance garage in my new kitchen due to space issues. I need help finding the hardware necessary!

The backsplash will be solid glass panels. The only solution I can think of is to slide the panels left and right, behind the fixed panel behind the stove. (I won’t get into why, but it cannot slide up behind upper cabinets or down and hinging out won’t really work either due to space limitations).

I don’t want a track at the bottom, instead I would like the countertop to seamlessly extend into the “hidden” section, and avoid any crumbs getting into a track there.

I’m thinking the glass panels could be attached to some kind of hanging track….think like a barn door design. Does anyone know of a tutorial on how to do this?? Or know the hardware I would need to achieve this?

Please see the picture of my kitchen design, my inspiration picture of the sliding panels with spices behind (although in my case the one side would go back further to hold appliances), and a picture of a glass backsplash to give you the feel I’m going for with the backsplash.

Thanks for any help!

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mvcanada
2 years ago
I've tried twice now to comment and both times it has disappeared. If it shows up as duplicate posts, my apologies.
Kathleen Stalkie
Original Author
2 years ago
Oh, this is the only one that showed up! Please try again because I am desperate for ideas :) Thank you!
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mvcanada
2 years ago
I think the link button below might be causing the problem.

Here is the link to Richelieu hardware opening systems. See if you think some of those ideas might work for your needs.

https://www.richelieu.com/ca/en/category/hinges-slides-and-opening-systems/opening-systems/1037042?sort=&nbPerPage=48
Kathleen Stalkie
Original Author
2 years ago
This link has a lot of good info! Thank you! I will have to do a lot of research because I’m not experienced enough to really know what I’m looking at without it being spelled out for me. I see a lot of sliding systems without it saying what it is for (some of them show examples and some do not). I’ll show the person installing them and see if they can figure out if one might work! Thanks again for sending!
mvcanada
2 years ago
I was thinking the "lift up opening" one might work for you. No tracks to slide, the glass would lift up and be parallel with the counters or the under side of your upper cabinets if there will be any in that space.
Kathleen Stalkie
Original Author
2 years ago
That is definitely an option, it would just require hardware on the outside of the glass. I was hoping to keep it free of any door handles and just slide them sideways with my hands. But I think a lift up is my second option if I can’t find a slide that works.
acm
2 years ago
Is there no room behind your range wall? because where are all those appliances going? (most walls are just 4-5 inches thick!) Could you not add a tall cabinet to the left of your fridge and keep appliances there (as well as pantry items)?
mvcanada
2 years ago
If you put a push to open latch on it, then you might not need hardware on the outside.

This type of thing can also be found at Richelieu. https://www.richelieu.com/ca/en/category/hinges-slides-and-opening-systems/opening-systems/push-to-open-devices-and-accessories/push-to-open-devices/push-to-open/1194389

There are many styles. It would be nice if the effect was seamless on the outside. No hardware showing and you just press the right spot for the latch and then lift the panel.

Of course, you're going to get fingerprints on your glass this way - I guess you'll need to see what your options are and which one suits you best.

Maybe a small latch on the lower corner that could be unobtrusive....

https://www.homedepot.ca/product/richelieu-1-916-in-40-mm-glass-cabinet-edge-pull-for-use-with-magnetic-latch-black/1001021236?eid=PS_GOOGLE_D25H_Corporate_GGL_Shopping_Hardware_Hardware__PRODUCT_GROUP_pla-1640865175826&gad_source=1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIz43k6pP8hAMVyEl_AB30DwhfEAQYBCABEgJxcvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds
Kathleen Stalkie
Original Author
2 years ago
@mvcanada I was just realizing if I have any kind of door that comes out then the countertop has to be clear when opening it. Since the left side will have spices, if we are cooking and have all the ingredients there and then realize we didn’t get the salt out that could cause a problem. I’m trying to think of every little thing before we do the install to avoid any practical issues. It’s so hard to anticipate every need!
Kathleen Stalkie
Original Author
2 years ago
@acm I’ve attached a pic of the current situation. Unfortunately no space more than the design shows (in my original post) because of space limitations. This kitchen is going in an addition on our house (we didn’t build the addition. It was built in the 70s onto a home built in 1959). You can see the original exterior brick here. So there will be about 4 inches of recessed space to put shelves for spices to the left of the stove and about 10” of recessed space to the right of the stove. That’s enough for a sideways toaster, the electrical kettle, and a coffee maker. All we really use. But would keep it off the main countertop.