Sealing kitchen unit edges
What to people use to seal cut edges when building kitchen units? Various descriptions say Silicone, PVA, Varnish etc. Anyone have specific recommendations? Also, do dry storage cupboards (rather than...
View ArticleNew kitchen install - Flooring under base units or not?
Hi all, I'm about to have a new kitchen fitted. The floor is solid concrete, and I plan to use LVT as flooring. My builder will put down a layer of screed, before laying down the LVT (it already has...
View ArticleKitchen worktop
Hi everyone Last year we upcycled a kitchen in a house we bought The kitchen is old and we will eventually fit a new one- We got a joiner to fit new work stops and I do really like them- however the...
View ArticleGas hob in internal kitchen
Can I have a gas hob in a " internal kitchen" ? The kitchen has had a conservatory fitted against most of the outside wall. There is approximately 50cm of kitchen wall accessible to the outside - would...
View ArticleGlass splashbacks- fitting and joining
Good morning all, Having had mirrored glass splash backs in my previous house, (and with me having had to help the guy fit them), I've decided to fit my own splashbacks in my new house by myself. Ive...
View ArticleWhite Water rings on newly oiled worktop
Would really appreciate some input please. We've had our oak worktops a few years but they needed refinishing. I sanded them well back and then applied 4 coats of Liberon Danish oil. Minimum 5 hours...
View ArticleFitting Single Oven in Space for Double Built Under
My kitchen comes with a double built-under oven which is broken. Can I just replace it with a single, which is shorter in height, and just cover the extra space above with say a piece of wood? Any dos...
View ArticleSheraton vs Nobilia
Apologies if this has been asked before, but I couldn't see anything. I'm in the process of buying a new kitchen and 2 front runners at the moment are Sheraton and Nobilia. I really like some of the...
View ArticleMetabox drawer sides.
I have purchased a shallow, and two deep sets of Blum metabox drawer sides and runner rails for my kitchen. I didn't want soft close, because I am part disabled, and didn't want to walk into a drawer...
View ArticleKitchen fitters tool bag
Evening guys I’m downsizing the van and keen to keep my set up as lean as possible. What would be everyone’s essentials to keep in the van. would just be interesting to hear, I solely fit kitchens
View ArticleBrand new Bosch oven fan noise
Just installed two single Bosch electric ovens. Look great but when switched on and warming up, after 2-3 minutes the fans start to make a 'pulsing' noise. It's not that bad but disappointing and just...
View ArticleKitchen damaged by fitter
This is my first ever post and hoping for some advice please. We brought a new kitchen from homebase and planned on fitting it ourselves, we built all the carcasses up and then realised we were out of...
View ArticleTiling
Hi Recently had kitchen fitted. There was quite a lot of grout left on the (floor) tiling which he told me I would need mopping one more time. I find it difficult to get down to floor level because of...
View ArticleLuxury Vinyl Flooring through a doorway.
Is it likely to cause any issues laying LVF panels through a doorway in terms of introducing a weakness in the click connections (Kitchen running through into adjacent Utility room)? It's also likely...
View ArticleFridge/Freezer door hinges
Hello. I am replacing an integrated Fridge/Freezer. The cabinet width is the correct standard width to accommodate a new unit but I am concerned that the new FF, which is approximately 5mm larger in...
View ArticleHow to join washing machine and dishwasher around a corner
Newbie here. I need to fit an integrated washing machine and dishwasher at right angle to each other (see diagram). As there won't be cabinet units housing them, I'm wondering whether I should use a...
View ArticleIkea Kitchen Rail, What screws to use?
Hi there, I'm installing an ikea kitchen, having had all of our service modified to fit with out service voids, and plan on using the rail system to hang units to the wall. I have block walls with...
View ArticleSamsung Fridge pantry drawer stuck
Any idea how to get this pantry drawer open? Lock appears to be jammed any advice on how to fix appreciated.
View ArticleRemoval of kitchen unit side panel
Hi all, When my kitchen was fitted the fitter added a separate panel that can be removed at the end to access the wiring and electrics for the hob and fan. The larger panel is currently covering the...
View ArticleIntegrated dishwasher with flush decorative plinth
Our new kitchen will have plinths flush with the cupboard doors rather than recessed. I know the recessed plinth usually has to be notched to allow the door to open without catching but what about...
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