The unsightly metal vent hood ruins the aesthetics of a kitchen with its industrial look. It breaks the design flow and continuity of cabinets and walls with its cluttered appearance. But what can you do? Standard range hoods are already expensive enough, and buying a cover to hide them is even more taxing. We say build a DIY range hood cover yourself. A custom-built range hood cover meets all of your design requirements while boosting the functionality of the metal vent hood, and you can keep it well within your budget.
The self-built range hood cover provides a personalized touch to the layout and style of your kitchen. Its design flexibility and endless ways of customization are one of the reasons why building one yourself is way better than buying. If you are a DIY enthusiast looking for an engaging weekend project, we have you covered.
Kaylee, from The Simple Cozy Haven, has attempted this weekend project for her home, and the results are nothing short of spectacular. Let’s dive into the tutorial on how to build a DIY range hood cover yourself.
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Materials You’ll Need for the DIY Range Hood Cover
- Miter Saw
- Track Saw
- Drill
- Parallel clamps
- Framing square
- Half-inches plywood
- Brad nails
- Wood glue
- Joint compound
- Caulk
- Primer
- Roman clay
- Three-inch wood screws
How to Build Range Hood Cover
Measure Vent Hood
Do not miss this crucial step. Start by measuring the height, width, and depth of the vent hood properly. This step helps determine the exact dimensions of your range hood cover and how much plywood you’ll need. Now draw the side shape, including two side panels and a front panel on plywood using a pencil, speed square, and a straight edge.
Cut the Panels
After you are done with outlining, clamp the two plywood boards and cut them together. It keeps the shape identical and saves time. Cut a front panel as well, which will form the front face of the range hood cover.
Assemble Hood Cover Frame
Start assembling the cut plywood boards together and apply wood glue to join them together. Use brad nails to secure the wooden structure. To cover the front face completely, cut extra plywood panels and join them to the wooden structure using the same procedure.
Smooth and Sand the Surface
Once your wooden structure is ready, you’ll notice the nail holes, plywood edges, seams, and gaps. Use joint compound to fill the nail holes, plywood edges, and apply caulk to the seams and gaps. After the filler dries, sand the entire structure to smooth it throughout.
Apply Primer and Roman Clay Finish
After sanding, apply an even coat of primer on the entire wooden structure. Bring a putty knife and spread Roman clay on the range hood cover. Make sure to apply two coats to get a plaster-like smooth finish.
Attach White Oak Trims and Install
The white oak trims will make your range hood cover stand out and give it a high-end designer look. Attach the trims using wood glue and secure them with brad nails. Now, carefully lift the hood cover and slide it over the existing vent hood. Firmly attach it by screwing the hood cover into two by four wall frame and filling the nail holes with filler. Tidy up the kitchen and enjoy your self-built designer range hood cover.
Final Word
It only takes only $150 to build the DIY range hood cover. The entire process is relatively easy and takes only a day or two to finish. You can complete this project on your weekend using the tools and procedure mentioned above. You can do the entire project on your own, but you might need help during installation.
Customize your self-built range hood cover however you want to suit your kitchen aesthetics. The cover will enhance the design and layout of your kitchen while providing functional benefits as well.
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