How do I build a wall for the refrigerator?

[Jonawullt]

Hello everyone!
We are planning to build a wall next to our refrigerator. Partly because it would look nicer, but we also thought that the wall could be used for storage with some shelf on it.

Now my question is - what is the best way to proceed? Do I build a frame of studs that I then attach to the floor and ceiling with angle brackets and then screw boards onto?
Or is there a more efficient way to do it?
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Thanks!!

 

[Tone73]

Hello
Some refrigerator/freezer units have cooling coils both on the side and the back. If you notice that the side where you want to build the wall becomes warm, it might be appropriate to frame a wall but only with a panel on the outside so that you allow some airflow around the unit. Otherwise, a thicker MDF board works well as a wall, providing a slightly sleeker appearance than a framed wall.

// Good luck!

 

[Jonawullt]

Hello
Some refrigerators/freezers have coils both on the side and back. If you feel that the unit gets warm on the side where you want to build the wall, it might be suitable to frame up a wall but only with a board on the outside so you get some airflow around the unit. Otherwise, a thicker MDF board works well as a wall, giving a slightly sleeker impression than a framed wall.

// Good luck!

Hello!
Thanks for the response!!
I don't think the fridge feels particularly warm on either the back or the sides... is there another way to investigate this?
And if MDF - how do you best attach such a board? Brackets in the ceiling and floor?

 

[YuGi]

If you frame the wall, you attach the studs directly to the ceiling and floor - screws go straight through the studs. If you choose to just put up a board, it's probably more discreet with angle irons.

 

[Jonawullt]

If you frame the wall, attach the studs directly to the ceiling and floor - screws straight through the studs. If you choose to just put up a panel, angle brackets might be more discreet.

Thank you! And would it hold well enough with angle brackets?

 

[YuGi]

As long as you continue to have air above the fridge, it should be fine to build the wall right against the refrigerator. If you were to seal that area as well, it would be good to have a grill or gap somewhere to increase airflow to the back of the cabinet.

 

[Tone73]

Then you probably don't need to consider the heat. I have pocket-screwed MDF to the ceiling and floor; if you are going to have ceiling and floor mouldings, the screws will be hidden behind them. I don't know if you're used to working with MDF, but don't forget to pre-drill the holes you screw into, and feel free to use such a jig: https://www.amazon.se/Kreg-Pocket-H...07751817018&psc=1&language=sv_SE&gad_source=1

 

[YuGi]

Thanks! And would it hold well enough with angle brackets?

Yes, they come in different sizes. If you only have mdf, it will be a bit wobbly in the middle, but you have the cabinet behind which provides support if someone "throws themselves against the wall." When you put up shelves, you need to consider the length of the screws so that they don't come out on the backside.