Max 5mm gap between wall and end panel face.
Another "gap" question! sorry all, I've gone blank about the best way to fix this. End panel is between the base unit carcass and a wall that partially sticks out, the wall isn't plumb and got the...
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I was sat at home today and suddenly the electrics tripped. Having gone through all the RCD's, switching stuff off and selectively back on, I've narrowed it down to being the washing machine plug...
View ArticleBare concrete beneath kitchen cabinets
Hello all We're in the process of replacing our kitchen. Old floor has been ripped up so concrete substrate has been revealed. All seems sound. Kitchen fitters are due to fit the cabinets on to the...
View ArticlePublic liability insurance
Hi, had a public liability insurance for years, forgot I even had it, anyway, looking to renew, went on compare the market, asked all kinds of options, is there anything I should always include, I'm a...
View ArticleCompact Laminate Worktops
Has anyone got any tips or advice on fitting Compact Laminate worktops, especially when it comes to making a perfect 90 degree joint? I’ve fitted 100’s of kitchens and have the skills and tooling to...
View ArticleIntegrated washer/dryer issue
Morning all. Is anyone esle having issues with heavy doors mounted on integrated built under appliances? In the heavy doors, i mean the 22mm thick Gloss or Matt finished Remo 'J' handled design. The...
View ArticleWhat are these bits?
Folks, Having a bit of a clearout in my garage workshop and have found loads of surplus leftover bits from fitting kitchens and bedroom units etc over the years for self and family... I'm going to...
View ArticleKitchen Cabinet Door Hinges
I need to replace the two broken hinges on a kitchen cabinet door. They are original Salice type, certainly over 15yrs old. So, getting like for like? Unlikely!! But, there again design has moved on....
View ArticleInduction hob, 20 corian worktop and double under counter oven
I want a double under counter oven, with an induction hob on top. I also would like 20 thick Corian solid surface worktops. Is this all workable? Do I need to read the oven instructions before I buy or...
View ArticleMost affordable kitchen fitting?
Hi there. Planning to replace my kitchen after 20 years. It's probably a small-medium sized one. I'm not looking to spend much at all, my budget is something like 4k (worst case 5k), and most basic...
View ArticleKitchen cabinet door - 450W
Hi We are looking at replacing cabinet doors in our kitchen - some are 450mm width (720mm height)...most companies seem to provide only 400mm or 500mm....if anyone has suggestions on where we could...
View ArticleGlued Kitchen Cabinet Carcass
Hi, i'm after some advice. I'm trying to remove the carcass of a base cabinet to install a dishwasher. I am in a flat, all the necessary bits and pieces are there for a dishwasher, it's just that one...
View ArticleStop wind coming through extractor vent. Advice please.
Hi. I live in a windy place and we regularly get air coming in through the cowl vent and out the extractor in the kitchen. Is there a way to retro fit some way of stopping or reducing air coming...
View ArticleAssembly joint not square
I’ve bought some of these to fit filler panels and cornices https://www.googleadservices.com/pa...8uG03Ov4AhXQWMAKHebEAgwQzzkoAHoECAEQDg&adurl=... Assembly joint not square
View ArticleInduction Hob: Opinions and advice
I spent a good twenty minutes cleaning my 4-burner gas hob the other day. And it wasn't very dirty. (I think I'd fried some eggs, and boiled a few pans of vegetables and pasta since the last clean.) So...
View ArticleWorktop bolts
I have a trend worktop jig and is there any reason that unika connecting bolts are not suitable to use with this jig Is 85mm zip bolts too short to connect kitchen worktop joints,if so what would the...
View ArticleWhich hinge do I need?
View attachment 73543 I need to replace a broken hinge in my kitchen but can’t find an exact match to replace it with. Can anyone help? Do you know where I can find one exactly like this one so that I...
View ArticleRouter speed
A tech question for kitchen fitters, I have a makita 3612c router and would like to know what speed you would use when cutting laminate worktops,and does the speed effect router bit wear or worktop...
View ArticleCandy washing machine no display
Hi all last used the machine yesterday afternoon/evening cycle finished but still said 4 mins washing was spun properly, so turned it off. Give to use it today and the display isn't coming in at all,...
View ArticleFitting an Ikea Kitchen
Going to fit a Ikea kitchen in the next few weeks for my daughter. I've just realised that the cabinets fit flush to the back wall on a rail, and there is no gap for the service pipes at the back of...
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