Anyone out there ever install a new kitchen cooktop with a smaller cutout size than the existing one?
I have a rather old model that uses a fairly large cutout, and nothing currently available matches the cutout size. I originally thought that the cooktops would have a fair bit of support that extends beyond the main 'box' that occupies the cutout, but upon inspection it looks like it actually needs to be pretty tight (within 1/4" or so). I can find some new cooktops that are smaller by half an inch to an inch in either dimension, but not sure if it's safe to reduce my cutout width by putting in some extra wood or something to that effect.
Anyone know anything about this or try this before (w/ success)?
Cheers,
I have a rather old model that uses a fairly large cutout, and nothing currently available matches the cutout size. I originally thought that the cooktops would have a fair bit of support that extends beyond the main 'box' that occupies the cutout, but upon inspection it looks like it actually needs to be pretty tight (within 1/4" or so). I can find some new cooktops that are smaller by half an inch to an inch in either dimension, but not sure if it's safe to reduce my cutout width by putting in some extra wood or something to that effect.
Anyone know anything about this or try this before (w/ success)?
Cheers,