heat resistant finish

[julianx]

Hi everyone

I'm building some overhead kitchen cupboards out of jarrah veneered hmr particle board, one of the cupboards sits above the stove and has the range hood under it. I need to know the best finish to use considering the close proximity to heat etc. My finish of choice is danish oil because I like the look and it's pretty much idiot proof is it suitable for this application.
Any help would be greatly appreciated

julian

[journeyman Mick]

Julian,
before you build this cabinet you need to check the paperwork that came with the cooktop regarding minimum distance (horizontal and vertical) to a combustible surface. I'm pretty sure the building code has something to say on the matter also and if it's gas then I'm sure there's rules for that too. I fit most overheads 600 up from the top (with the one with the rangehood stepped so the bottom of range hood is flush with the cabinets) and I'm fairly certain that this would cover most situations.

Mick

[echnidna]

Its a good idea to line underneath with some cement sheet just in case the cookpot goes up in flames.

[julianx]

thanks for the reply mick and echidna

I'm aware of regulations on range hoods as i've fitted plenty of kitchens my question was more to do with a suitable coating to use on the veneered chipboard that is close (over the reg 600mm) to the stove top. I'm concerned that the heat and moisture from the stove will cause the veneer to lift if I don't use a suitable seal. I would like to use danish oil though I'm concerned it may not stand up to the heat.

reguards julianx

[journeyman Mick]

Julian,
sorry, can't help with the danish oil as I've never used it. All my timber work in kitchens has been done with either pre-catalysed or acid cure lacquer (both of which seem to stand the test of time, even over cooktops)

Mick