The answer is, nobody should buy black stainless steel finishes.
It's just an oxide coating and is easily scratchable, leaving the shiny undercoating. It cannot be repaired and is not warrantied as it is considered cosmetic by the manufacturer.
The color can also NOT be matched, so you can not get a microwave trim kit or wall oven filler strip.
So again, the right answer is DO NOT buy black stainless steel finishes.
Buy stainless steel and you can get any trim kit you need.
* information from Colorado Builder, May 17, 2019, Amy Guettler
You can’t have a functioning kitchen without them, but homeowners have come to expect more from their appliances. Almost nine in 10 (88%) of renovators replace some or all of their kitchen appliances, according to the “2019 U.S. Houzz Kitchen Trends Survey.” That includes the 54% who opt to replace all their appliances and the 34% who replace only some. Those in the 55+ age group are far more likely to replace all the appliances in their kitchen, at 62%.
Here’s how those upgrades break down by appliance type:
Refrigerator/freezer: 93%
Dishwashers: 93%
Microwave: 83%
Range: 72%
Range hoods: 65%
Cooktops: 49%
Wall ovens: 36%
Integration promises to be the appliance buzzword of the year.
TrimKits USA is all about the seamless integration of the microwave
TrimKits USA has engineered a 24" and 27" trim kit for the new Sharp 1.6 cu. ft. Stainless microwave, model # SMC1662DS
This microwave has a very similar in appearance to the older model # R426LS, and it goes well with a lot of different appliances.
Sharp doesn’t have a trim kit available, so you now can use this microwave as a built-in.
Here is the web link to the microwave trim kit planning guides:
TrimKits USA has the largest selection of microwave trim kits, shop and compare online now at: www.trimkitsusa.com
Discover the highest quality trim kits for your microwave oven for all major microwave brands.
Custom microwave kits can be designed to fit almost any pre-existing cabinet opening.
TrimKits USA built-in microwave trim kits will give your kitchen a clean, stylish, seamlessly integrated look.
TrimKits USA offers North America’s largest line of built-in kitchen appliance trim kits for microwave ovens, microwave drawers, coffee makers, steam & speed ovens, and wall oven filler strips.
We also specialize in custom made trim kits.
Premium appliances deserve a premium trim kit.
TrimKits USA makes 24”, 27” & 30” standard and custom microwave trim kits for ALL major brands of microwave ovens, including Bosch, Dacor, DCS, Electrolux, Frigidaire, GE, Jenn-Air, KitchenAid, LG, Maytag, Miele, Monogram, Panasonic, Samsung, Sharp, Thermador, Viking, Whirlpool & Wolf
TrimKits USA will also custom make any trim kit to fit your existing cabinetry.
All new wall ovens are shorter in height than older wall ovens
If your recently had a replacement wall oven installed , here’s some guidance on how to fill the gap at the bottom.
If you put a wood filler strip it will not look good, period, and will stick out like a sore thumb
Matching the cabinetry color is a big problem and is not cost effective, you'll never match the cabinet color perfectly, and even one color shade off looks terrible, don't even try it, just use a stainless steel wall oven filler strip
A stainless steel wall oven filler strip looks like it’s part of the wall oven and is by far the best option
TrimKits USA trim kits are literally a “do-it-yourself” installation
Easy and precise to install
are very forgiving to install (magnet mounting system with flaps allows great flexibility)
have adjustability with the flaps (rarely are floors/cabinets perfectly square)
have a very versatile design, can be installed either either flush-to-cabinet (for that that true “built-in” look), or as a surface/proud mount , to match today’s trend of flush mounted appliances … it’s like having two trim kits in one
TrimKits USA now has all of their brochures and handouts available for download on our website at:
https://www.trimkitsusa.com/brohures-handouts/
Below are the individual web links:
TrimKits USA Tri-Fold Brochure: https://trimkitsusa.app.box.com/file/334146729292
Which microwave trim kit do you want in your kitchen?: https://trimkitsusa.app.box.com/file/341296350711
Which wall oven filler strip do you want in your kitchen?: https://trimkitsusa.app.box.com/file/341256731080
TrimKits USA vs. Micro-Trim Customer Comparison: https://trimkitsusa.app.box.com/file/339931263961
TrimKits USA world's best trim kits apply to all of the below, they are a key part of the integration of the kitchen, can fit more cabinet styles than any other trim kit, and have the style and design to put your appliances over the top
Kitchens on Top -
Cabinet Choices -
Chef-Quality Appliances
A recent survey identifies the reasons why people buy luxury goods and the terms which convey that value.
Published on December 11, 2017
A recent study by LG examined what factors led consumers to believe that a certain product was a "luxury" good.
LG Electronics recently conducted a survey of more than 1,000 households with incomes greater than $100,000 to find out what drove them to buy luxury items as well as the things they look for in determining what is luxury.
A key take away from the study is identifying the reasons why people buy luxury products. While people may often assume it's because luxury products are higher-quality, but that's not the only factor.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b8gFJF9mSxk
Black stainless steel appliances can be scratched a bit easier than you might think. But what does it look like when that happens? We test the durability of black stainless steel refrigerators. We demonstrate what happens when you scratch black stainless Whirlpool, KitchenAid, Samsung, LG and Frigidaire refrigerators with a fork. When you dig into the finish on the exterior of the appliance you will scratch away the semi-opaque black oxide coating to reveal the silver stainless steel underneath. Scratching black stainless is something that can happen very easily because the kitchen is a workspace. So what does it look like when that does happen? Watch the video and find out.
Information provided by Yale Appliance
Published on Oct 31, 2017
Our handcrafted, custom made wall oven filler strips are made with the highest grade of (304) stainless steel, will seamlessly integrate with your wall oven, our wall oven filler strips are also the same depth as your wall oven door, not a flat piece of brushed aluminum with a serrated front that has a totally different finish and look than your wall oven, is not flush with your wall oven (leaving a three dimensional look), and puts screw holes into your beautiful cabinets.
There are MANY advantages to TrimKits USA wall oven filler strips:
Take a look at our wall oven filler strips web pages:
Discover the critical features, benefits, and unique innovations our EuroTrim's offer that no other trim kit does:
Trim kits from Micro-Trim are fabricated from aluminum (not stainless steel), then color powder coated or anodized, which DOES NOT integrate with your stainless steel appliance finish, and gives a distinctly different look between the trim kit and the microwave.
Allows you to replace your microwave in 3-5 years should you need to, it can be replaced with a new model microwave without having holes in your cabinetry. Statistics indicate that 18-24% of appliances break down within the first year.
Our website offers a unique way of selecting trim kits for all key appliance brands, our “TrimKit Finder” lets appliance dealer, architects, designers, cabinet manufacturers and home owners alike, easily find any stock trim kit, or allows them to customize their own appliance trim kit needed.
Explore our web site to find out more – www.trimkitsusa.com
TrimKits USA makes more 24", 27" and 30" microwave trim kits than any other company, and we make them for ALL major microwave brands, including: Bosch, Dacor, DCS, Electrolux, Frigidaire, Gaggenau, GE, Jenn-Air, KitchenAid, LG, Maytag, Miele, Panasonic, Samsung, Sharp, Thermador, Viking, Whirlpool and Wolf
Contact us at:
(844) 874-6548
jodyh@trimkitsusa.com
TrimKits USA has launched an Adobe Spark Page
A beautiful gliding web story that can be read on any device.
Designed to grab attention, increase awareness and inspire action for anyone interested in a microwave trim kit, microwave drawer trim kit, wall oven filler strip, coffee maker trim kit or steam/speed oven trim kit.
It will further inspire readers to action with buttons that link to our website.
Adobe Spark Page also has a companion mobile app for your mobile devices.
Please see our TrimKits USA Adobe Spark Page
Our custom microwave trim kits can be designed and custom manufactured to fit almost any microwave brand and existing cabinet opening.
TrimKits USA is known as the PREMIER manufacturer of custom trim kits for the installations of microwave ovens, microwave drawers, wall oven filler strips, coffee makers and steam/speed ovens.
Our ordering process is the easiest and most complete in the industry, simply e-mail us a high resolution picture of the cabinet opening (without a trim kit) and surrounding areas and we'll send you back a PDF with the requested measurements.
Trim kit design and manufacturing is what we specialize in.... and we're the very best in the industry. We're ready to facilitate you with your trim kit needs.
According to Realtor.com's May 19th article, Remodeling Your Kitchen? The Most Popular Appliances, Finishes, and Flooring, By Clare Trapasso | May 19, 2017:
A TrimKits USA trim kit will perfectly and seamlessly integrate all of those appliances in your new kitchen
If you've purchased a microwave, microwave drawer or a wall oven from Amazon, Best Buy, Sears, JCPenney, Lowe's, Home Depot, Walmart and need a microwave trim kit or wall oven filler strip, contact TrimKits USA
Explore our web site site to find out more at: www.trimkitsusa.com
TrimKits USA offers North America’s Largest Line of Built-in Kitchen Appliance Trim Kits for Microwave Ovens, Microwave Drawers, Coffee Machines, Steam Ovens, Wall Ovens and Custom made trim kits.
Premium appliances deserve a premium trim kit.
