29.7" Trim Kit for LG Microwaves - Stainless Steel

This is an attractive trim kit made for the LG microwave we purchased. It was this one or a custom made unit at an even higher price. To install it required us to make wooden spacers to fill the sides of the cabinet space as the kit mounting base was not wide enough to reach the sides of the cabinet. At first you wonder what holds the microwave firmly in place but once you complete the installation the unit is locked in. If you are not handy this could be a little challenging for you. Instructions are decent and when it is properly installed you'll be satisfied. The components are nicely made but the price seems high. The kit is much more than the microwave. That is confusing. One wonders how this is justified?

Trim looked nice. Fit well and easy install. Was a little pricey compared to other microwave trims.

The drop of a star is related to price of the item set by the manufacturer. It’s odd that the frame costs more than the microwave itself. As for the frame itself, we had a contractor install it due to size of the opening, some shims needed to be added to center the microwave. It all looks nice after the install.

This trim kit feels like a complete afterthought. It is a more complex installation than other trim kits I have installed. Being a one piece kit makes it very challenging to get the final finished trim piece installed. The last two steps in the process took the vast majority of the time. The directions could also be clearer, and although they include a template it’s not clearly explained how it is positioned in the cabinet floor. I also really don’t understand why they don’t pre-cut the template. You have to trim the entire perimeter of the paper template which feels confusing because you wonder if you should be cutting certain sections. All of that time and guess work would be gone if they would just send it pre-cut. It’s nonsense. All of this said, it is the only black stainless trim kit available for the 2.2 cf microwave so I have no other option than to recommend this kit. The only alternative would be having a custom trim kit made. There are companies that do that. It is however expensive. I love LG. I have their entire line of appliances in my kitchen, so this is not a condemnation of LG. I would say two things to LG (if they look at market reviews): 1. The trim kit should NEVER cost more than the microwave itself. It ticks customers off. Take one moment to think about “Voice of Customer” principles. 2. If you insist on charging this much for a trim kit, it better darn well feel like the same quality that comes when you open LG Appliance boxes. This trim kit does not. **BTW, not print proof. That’s just silly. Keep a microfiber cloth close.

A little difficult to install, even with the paper templates. However it's the only option to pair with the LG NeoChef 2.0 Cu. Ft. microwave. Once installed, does look nice. Does seem expensive as it was more than the microwave itself...but again, it's the only option.