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How I Built A Range Hood Cover

Next I determined where the ceiling studs were and attached anchors for the front of the range hood cover.

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I used thin MDF to make the facade of the range hood cover. It’s purely decorative and doesn’t support anything, the thin grade MDF is so light that it’s the perfect material for a project like this.

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I determined how far I wanted my range hood cover to stick out and attached spacers to the triangle anchors.

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I then measured and cut out MDF for the sides of the range hood cover.

how i built a range hood cover, diy, kitchen design, woodworking projects

how i built a range hood cover, diy, kitchen design, woodworking projects

I then measured and cut a piece for the front of the range hood cover.
I used 2″ kraft board to trim out the range hood cover. I used construction adhesive to attach the trim.

how i built a range hood cover

I used 2″ kraft board to trim out the range hood cover. I used construction adhesive to attach the trim.
After all the trim was attached I filled all the seams with caulk, primed and painted the entire range hood cover. The knobs that turn on the range hood vent and light are right up under the front of the range hood cover. There is about a 3″ clearance so there is no complications switching the vent and light off and on. (I added a photo in the comments showing my husband turning the knobs off and on. When you are standing at the stove you can see the knobs clearly but if you step back a foot or two the knobs are hidden. I also added a photo in the comments of the underside of the vent for those wondering how we clean the filter.)

how i built a range hood cover

After all the trim was attached I filled all the seams with caulk, primed and painted the entire range hood cover. The knobs that turn on the range hood vent and light are right up under the front of the range hood cover. There is about a 3″ clearance so there is no complications switching the vent and light off and on. (I added a photo in the comments showing my husband turning the knobs off and on. When you are standing at the stove you can see the knobs clearly but if you step back a foot or two the knobs are hidden. I also added a photo in the comments of the underside of the vent for those wondering how we clean the filter.)

how i built a range hood cover

For such a quick and easy project it sure makes a huge impact in our kitchen. To get the whole scoop on this project and the specifics on how I created this DIY range hood cover check out my blog at www.Lovethetompkins.com!
For such a quick and easy project it sure makes a huge impact in our kitchen. To get the whole scoop on this project and the specifics on how I created this DIY range hood cover check out my blog at www.Lovethetompkins.com!

how i built a range hood cover

Public Service Announcement: So here’s my own little PSA since I get so many comments about the “safety” of the vent hood. As you can see the entire bottom of the vent hood is metal. This is a vent hood made to be attached to cabinets and hang over a stove therefore it has been rated for use in the way it is being used here. There is no wood/mdf etc exposed to potential flare ups/ steam etc. which makes this inherently more safe than a kitchen with no vent hood and cabinets over the stove. For those worried about the safety of the electrical side of things, I had an electrician wire this in and also vent it to the outside for me. I Don’t have pictures of that but rest assured it happened. For those worried that this will not pass inspection, it did in 2016 with flying colors – thanks for your concern. For those just worried in general – it’s okay the world is scary, swipe right, scroll on and find a project that you feel comforatble reading about. I hear gardening is pretty safe