| For cost reasons and because obtained by subtracting the to the lower edge of the hood. an electric socket above the this would prevent the wall height of the worktop (Y1) To determine the height, it worktop respecting a mini- from transpiring properly, it from the height of the lower is necessary to have already mum distance of 60cm from isn't necessary to tile the who- edge of the wall units (Y2) chosen the hood you will use. the hob and from the sink (see le wall behind the kitchen ele- from the floor. Dut to the fact For most hoods, the distance page 105). ments. The tiled surface must that the height of the worktop from the worktop is 68cm. be calculated according to the can vary, for safety's sake it is If decor tiles are applied, these height of the base units and a good idea to tile about 10cm should be placed at the centre the position of the wall units. below the worktop. In the hob of the visible tiles. The height of the tiles (K) is area, it is preferable to tile up Before tiling the wall, install |