Create this project yourself with sheet material cut to size by TOSIZE.ie!

Erik

Average

2 minutes

Description

Conversion for an American fridge with extra cupboard space next to it. We needed some extra cupboard space and with that immediately got rid of the fridge. This immediately saves on the noise (because that refrigerator sometimes makes strange noises).

Custom refrigerator conversion

Started with a drawing in Sketchup. The dimensions of the refrigerator are adhered to with 15mm between them on all sides. The total width of the cupboard had to be equal to a wall opposite the cupboard. So the rest was for the cupboard space. The visible sides of the MDF are thickened with extra battens. I chose 18mm primed MDF. This makes a huge difference with painting because they are quite large surfaces. It is still advisable to paint parts that are visible again with primer before starting with the final coat. The cabinet has been varnished 3 times with high gloss. For the planks chosen for muliplex, as this can bear a little more than MDF, especially with a width of 90.0. Originally chosen to attach the planks with dowels, but eventually ordered extra slats to attach under the planks and then screw the planks to it. This is firmer and easier to align. The doors fall into the cupboard. MDF is easy to work with, so the edges are rounded by sanding by hand. Blum 71B3750 was used for hinges and Blum 173H7100 for the hinge plate. This has an extra adjustment screw which comes in handy. I kept the distance between the doors 2mm. That is a bit on the tight side if you want to adjust it properly so I would use a little more margin there next time. To neatly calculate the total dimensions I used an Excel sheet. This way you can easily "slide" the dimensions and the rest is calculated again. This makes it easy to take over the sizes when you order from opmaatzagen.nl and you will not make mistakes. Everything was exactly right when it was delivered! To further strengthen the whole and to make the inside look better, a hardboard plate has been added behind the door part. The part behind the refrigerator is open for cooling.