DIY Splash Guard Behind the Stove

Cook with confidence by installing a splash guard behind your stove.

The wall behind a kitchen stove is often splattered with liquid from bubbling pots and grease from frying pans. Protect this wall by installing a stainless steel wall panel behind the stove to act as a splash guard. These panels are sold at many home improvement stores. They can be quickly installed with just a few screws. Once installed, stains and residues can be easily wiped away with a damp sponge.

Things You'll Need

• Wall panel, stainless steel
• Pencil
• Level
• Drill
• Drill bit, slightly smaller than screws
• Screws
• Screwdriver

Instructions

1. Slide the stove away from the wall, so there is enough room to work behind it.

2. Hold the stainless steel panel against the wall, so the bottom of the panel is level with the countertop.

3. Mark the location of the screw holes onto the wall by tracing them with a pencil.

4. Drill pilot holes into the wall where you had marked the screws in pencil. Do not drill any deeper than the length of the screws.

5. Place the stainless steel panel against the wall, lining up the screw holes in the panel with the holes that you just drilled into the wall.

6. Secure the panel to the wall by inserting screws through the holes in the panel and screwing them with a screwdriver into the pilot holes in the wall. Carefully push the stove back into place.

Tips & Warnings

• Use a level to ensure the panel is installed straight.

• Do not use abrasive cleaners or steel wool to clean the panel because these will scratch the finish.

• When cleaning, only wipe in the direction of the grain.

• Exercise caution when moving the stove. Consult a professional electrician if necessary.

References

• Ikea: Framtid CG7 Wall Panel: Assembly Instructions