what are these things called please?

searchlight123

two of my kitchen wall units are fitted against my cooker extractor either side (as are most people's). the bottom edge of the cabinets have become affected by the heat / moisture coming from the ceramic hob below them. i have heard there are stainless metal protectors you can fit to the bottom edge of wall units to cover any damage caused and protect against future damage.

i have tried searching on line for these but am not having any luck. does anyone know what i am looking for or what they are called please?

firefox1956

Something like these ??
https://www.toolstation.com/shop/Construction+Materials/d210/Builders+Metalwork/sd2797/Aluminium+Angle/p38374
Or maybe these ??
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/like/172256403225?chn=ps&dispItem=1&adgroupid=47119442607&rlsatarget=pla-326789551575&abcId=1128926&adtype=pla&merchantid=7407534&poi=&googleloc=9046308&device=c&campaignid=856227598&crdt=0

searchlight123

firefox1956 wrote: »

Something like these ??
https://www.toolstation.com/shop/Construction+Materials/d210/Builders+Metalwork/sd2797/Aluminium+Angle/p38374
Or maybe these ??
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/like/172256403225?chn=ps&dispItem=1&adgroupid=47119442607&rlsatarget=pla-326789551575&abcId=1128926&adtype=pla&merchantid=7407534&poi=&googleloc=9046308&device=c&campaignid=856227598&crdt=0

would need to be metal, but that is getting me closer - many thanks.
i had the impression that there is something out there purpose designed for this issue?

[Deleted User]

Hi,

have a google for 'stainless steel sheet', various options, some will cut to size, though you might get it locally from an engineering workshop.

Could drill it to screw to bottom or maybe some of those 'Sticks like Sh*t' thingies, would do the job.

searchlight123

[Deleted User] wrote:

Hi,

have a google for 'stainless steel sheet', various options, some will cut to size, though you might get it locally from an engineering workshop.

Could drill it to screw to bottom or maybe some of those 'Sticks like Sh*t' thingies, would do the job.

thanks for suggestion.
i was certain there was purpose made items for this problem as i was listening to a consumers show on a bbc radio station and a person that had this very same problem with a kitchen installed quite recently was offered this solution by the kitchen company.

-taff

Heat shields?
or heat deflectors?

brightontraveller

most common solution is worktop "end cap" comes in lots of sizes, shapes, colors with lip large small , without etc.

https://www.google.co.uk/search?biw=1024&bih=618&tbm=isch&sa=1&q=worktop+end+cap+&oq=worktop+end+cap+&gs_l=psy-ab.12..0l2j0i30k1j0i5i30k1.15499.15499.0.18286.1.1.0.0.0.0.95.95.1.1.0....0...1.1.64.psy-ab..0.1.94....0.ygkHLbXh3Ao

searchlight123

brightontraveller wrote: »

most common solution is worktop "end cap" comes in lots of sizes, shapes, colors with lip large small , without etc.

https://www.google.co.uk/search?biw=1024&bih=618&tbm=isch&sa=1&q=worktop+end+cap+&oq=worktop+end+cap+&gs_l=psy-ab.12..0l2j0i30k1j0i5i30k1.15499.15499.0.18286.1.1.0.0.0.0.95.95.1.1.0....0...1.1.64.psy-ab..0.1.94....0.ygkHLbXh3Ao

thanks for suggestion.
would this work for the edge off a kitchen wall cupboard though as they are designed for worktop edges?

Tea_Pea_Dee

http://www.tandsarchitectural.co.uk/kitchen-products/cabinet-carcase-and-plinth-fittings/plinth-fittings/stainless-steel-effect-kitchen-plinth-panel-set/d52893?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI1p_e7eKx1gIVjrztCh2xVATtEAQYBSABEgLfF_D_BwE

This? It fits the bottom of the kitchen cabinets. Maybe it can be adapted.

scottishblondie

Diffusion barrier - they are more commonly installed above the front of a dishwasher to protect the underside of the worktop from moisture.

http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/products/kitchen-products/worktops-worktops-accessories/fixa-diffusion-barrier-chrome-plated-art-04375085/

brightontraveller

tonygold wrote: »

thanks for suggestion.
would this work for the edge off a kitchen wall cupboard though as they are designed for worktop edges?

Yes on a cabinet, wall, floor, door frame , window, sill upside down, left, right flat, its still 90% Any Aluminum, metal, plastic etc 90% Angle will work you just need choose that size covers the damage... The reason the worktop is often used there cheap come in many colors, materials easily available require little to no preparation etc but you could use stair nosing, angled bead etc etc