Kitchen Ceiling
I have a very small almost flat roof on the back kitchen. The roof is thin (felt with wooden structure, no joists etc for air ventilation) the ceiling under it is light plaster or artex. No problem...
View ArticleExtractor fan filter issue
Hi I have a vented outside extractor fan, the metal filter clips into place, but a hole has blown it open in the dishwasher. I’m can’t find another one to fit and the manufacturer is in Spain and...
View ArticleSecuring a hob to a worktop
I have a Howdens kitchen that is in the process of being built, and there is an electric hob in the worktop which seems to only be installed by placing it into the worktop with sponge strips. No...
View ArticleKitchen cabinet question
hi. Our kitchen cabinets have been cut along their bases so there are chunks taken out along the back edges. Our fitter says this is standard to let air circulate behind the unit. It looks a mess when...
View ArticleTrying to design kitchen in difficult room
We are hoping to build a new kitchen in the attached room. 3 of the walls have a door, and the 4th wall has a radiator below a window that is too low to install cabinets. One option would be moving the...
View Article2 issues…. 1. There is small gap top of plinth and botton cabinet 2. The...
The plinth is tilted even though its fitted with the plinth connector to the leg E.g the top half is more flush and the bottom half is abit forward giving it a slide illusion see pictures i was...
View ArticleWall tiles
I am looking to install ceramic tiles 100mm x 100mm and 6mm thick but I need to cut some in half, what is best tool would recommend for just someone that does a bit DIY?
View ArticleBeko WM5100W: how are the adjustable feet secured onto the washing machine?
One foot doesn't adjust, it doesn't seem to be catching the thread (loose) that allows it to be adjusted. It would seem, whatever it is secured to will be fixed to, or part of the chassis, so it may be...
View ArticleHelp with B&Q oven housing Base Unit?
Hi, I'm trying to install a ceramic hob on top of my oven housing unit, the installation guide specifies a minimum 50mm gap between the hob and the rear wall, with the hob in position, (no worktop...
View ArticlePelmet blocks
Does anyone recommend fixtures other than Screwfix assembly blocks for fixing pelmets to wall cabinets? I believe the done thing is to 1) attach the blocks to the back of cut length pelmet, 2) clamp...
View ArticleDiy kitchens pantry
I’m looking at DIY kitchens as they seem best for our budget. We will have a galley kitchen and have space for an 800 pantry. DIY kitchens don’t do a pantry/butlers cupboard as such although they...
View ArticleRecommend me a fitter please
Evening folks. We would like to have a new kitchen fitted in September. As part of the work we want to knock through the wall between the kitchen and diner and block off the diner from the lounge. We...
View ArticleJoining worktop no room underneath
Hi all. I'm fitting a kitchen, got a 3m x 3m worktop and in the corner there's a joint which we're doing with a router. However, due to issues I won't go into, the joining brackets will be right on top...
View Articlehow to stop an integrated washing machine from moving...??1
hi out there... can someone give me some tips to stop a built under washing machine from moving during a spin cycle... after fitting the kitchen i tested the appliance and it didnt move after the cylce...
View ArticlePlug socket in back of larder unit
Hello, my fitter has cut a hole in the back of the larder unit for a double socket. But the cut out looks too big and is wonky... He may have done it this way because the socket is still in the wall...
View ArticleHettich hinge
Need to replace a broken cabinet one for a client. Only seen a photo. Are they interchangeable for Hafele and other ‘standard’ cabinet hinges?
View ArticleFitting chimney hood
Looking at fitting a chimney style cooker hood to a new kitchen layout , firstly with these style of hoods do you need an air vent outlet ? o they need to be plugged into a dedicated cooker switch...
View ArticleDIY Kitchens ?
As a new member here I would like to pick peoples brains before making a decision to go for some of the ready made kitchen units from DIY Kitchens . Ive read some good reviews on other forums regarding...
View ArticleReccomended Laminate worktops ?
Hello All , With so many worktops and companies to choose from , can anyone please reccomend firstly which companies manufacture the best all round Laminate worktops ? Preferably square profile 28mm...
View ArticleReplace old doors on a inset kitchen design
We have a very old shaker style kitchen which was installed by a previous owner. We have no idea where it came from originally. The style is that the doors fit into a surround that is fitted to the...
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