Wickes, B&Q or Howdens?
Currently looking at a Wickes kitchen for home but similar from B&Q cheaper. How do the 2 compare for quality? Also, am I likely to be able to get a better deal at Howdens and is their quality any...
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Looking at t'net for kitchen planning software to save wear on my ruler, and found them. After using their quite-nifty on-line drawing thingy (which is going to get better in a day or two they tell...
View ArticleA good basic fitted kitchen - who's the best of the 'big 3' ?
I live in Lancaster, North Lancashire - and I have done a bit of basic research on the Wickes, B&Q & Howden ranges.   I'm not in the trade, and the only advice I've received is from my...
View Articlekitchen advise
hi few queries if someone can help with. we are looking to replace our existing galley type (3m by 2.5m) kitchen with a new one. 1- What are the disadvantages of oak cabinet doors, (if any) versus MDF....
View Articlelooking for any work!
Hi all, i have been in the game for over 23 years and have been running my own business for 13 years but times have changed and i am looking for some work again! Part time or full time, any where in...
View Articlewhat Kitchens do you guys advise
Hello All, I've heard good and bad comments on the forum regarding Wren and various other Kitchen companies'. This really creates a problem on who or what to choose regarding a replacement kitchen. I...
View ArticleLamiante flooring - small gap around architrave?
Hello, Just fitted a floating laminate floor. In accordance with instructions and reading on this forum I've left about a 10 mm gap around all the edges. Most of the edging and areas around the...
View ArticleProblem With Worktop Cut-out Tolerances
Hi I've cut a worktop to fit a corner unit - 1100mm long. I'm going to let into it a stainless steel sink and draining board - 935mm long. The instructions with the worktop say allow 250mm from the...
View ArticleSmall space under built in oven - how to fill?
Hi, I have fitted a kitchen in my son's house with his help. Under the built in oven is a 100 mm gap (see photo). I was intending to just cover this with a piece of panel to match the remainder of the...
View Articleremedial deductions
Can anyone tell me if they know whether it is legal for a contractor to with old payment of account for remedial works to an installation (Fit A) to subsidise remedial works to a separate installation...
View ArticleGranite fitter required
Nottinghamshire. One day's work. Pref next Saturday but could rearrange for right person. Send PM with brief history. Thanks, Bill
View ArticleMitreing plinth runs under base units
Hi - Getting on quite well with my new kitchen - base units all in, worktops mitred and in, sink unit nearly in. I now want to fit the plinths under the base units. There are external and internal...
View Articlefitting sink unit ,pan drawers,what about all the pipes?
Fitter guy just told me he does not think the sink unit -1000mm with 2 pan drawers, a 1 1/2 bowl sink can fit because of all the pipe work at back of sink .There will be wash/ machine and dish/wash and...
View ArticleHowdens L shaped corner wall unit
Hi I have a Howdens (931mm long) L shaped corner wall unit with a corner post. How do you fit the doors to this unit without the handles clashing ?
View ArticleUsing an end panel only, no unit, at end of a worktop?
I've got a kitchen on order and have planned to have a freestanding washing machine and dishwasher (not integrated) at the end of one of my worktop runs. I've originally planned with the kitchen...
View ArticleHow to seal cut chipboard edges?
I've read that I can use preservative primer, oil-based enamel, or polyurethane paint. My searches aren't turning up much so I wondered if anyone could recommend a product? Thanks
View ArticleAdding to existing kitchen
Hi, So I've been one year in this new build and want 6 extra kitchen units (3 display unit up, 3 below, usual 600mm) plus worktop (which is a standard duropal). However, speaking to the original...
View ArticleGlass splashbacks - glue visible through
Hi there, can anyone help please? We've got glass splashbacks in our kitchen. They were made by a good company, toughened, painted behind with a foil backing, and secured with the right kind of glue....
View ArticleWant to re-tile kitchen without removing units. Is this possible
We've got an awful black and beige tiled checker board kitchen floor going on that is just ugly. Our units are perfectly fine and my husband isnt budging on changing them any time soon so my question...
View ArticleModifying kitchen unit to wedge shape (plan view)
I have a 4 foot wide kitchen unit, with cupboards and drawers, which I need to remove in order to damp treat the wall behind it. The kitchen walls are nothing like parallel and floorspace here is...
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