Suitable worktop for undermounted sink
What's the best value worktop where an undermounted sink could be used? I'm guessing that the work top needs to be a solid material as the side of it will show (and need to be waterproof) where the cut...
View ArticleBetta Living Kitchen
So while we were fully convinced that we would go with a Howdens kitchen, we got roped into a 70% off kitchen deal with Betta Living. Visited a few showrooms in Lakeside and we were very intrigued by...
View ArticleMirka or festool 150
Anyone used these new Mirka sanders if so how do they compare to the festool rotex 150 the Mirka sander looks great
View ArticleHowdens Kitchen
Hi All, I am fitting a howdens kitchen and seem to be some fitting kits missing from the base units. I have the following units: 1000mm corner unit 1000mm sink unit 1000mm base unit 500mm drawer unit...
View ArticleSingle Oven plus Microwave in standard under unit oven housing
Hi I can see that the Ikea base units (which are 70 or 80mm taller because they have 80 or 70mm shorter legs and kickboard) have an oven housing which, with a differently positioned shelf, will enable...
View ArticleFitting an induction hob flush with top of worktop?
Can one fit an induction hob flush with the top of the worktop so that there is less risk of the corners being chipped? The worktop will either be timber, granite or a Bushboard style composite. Thanks...
View ArticleIntegrated washing machine and tumble drier next to each other
Hi, Just fitting my new kitchen. Have fitted my last three but this is the first time I have fitted built under integrated appliances. Will have a corner cabinet, sink cabinet, then the integrated...
View ArticleWant to remove 'peninsula' from one-piece T-shape worktop
Hi. We have moved into a place where the previous owner bought an ex display kitchen which just does not work in this space. There is what looks like a one piece huge T-shaped worktop with hob on the...
View ArticleWall units on a plasterboard stud wall -help!!!
Hi, I'm in need of help and reassurance please!!! Fitted a b and q kitchen for my sister over the weekend. She lives 4 hours away and it was incredibly rushed job. I was originally going to mount the...
View Articleshop kitchen quotes - help!
I am opening a salad/sandwich bar and need to refit a shop previously used as an office. There is currently a toilet and sink in the shop which I was hoping will allow for a couple of more sinks to be...
View ArticleUnsupported Oak Worktop
Hi, I'm installing a 27mm solid oak worktop as an island. It's 1720 long and 820 wide with 350mm units at each end and there is a gap in the middle to sit at of around 990mm. I've put 1 supporting leg...
View ArticleHanging Kitchen Wall Unit
I've got a very heavy 900mm x 900mm kitchen wall unit to hang, it comes with two hangers at the back and two wall plates that are held on by two screws, but are 4 screws enough to hold such a heavy...
View ArticleWho fits kitchens on their own?
hi, I am just curious how many of you fitters work on their own. im currently fitting for b&q as well as my own private jobs. Sometimes a second person is required on some jobs. Just wondered what...
View ArticleAdding a breakfast bar onto existing worktop
OK, just looking for some pointers, we've just moved into a new house and we need somewhere to eat from. we plan to get the kitchen re-done within 5 years so this is kind of a long term temporary(if...
View ArticleMarbled kitchen doors..
Made and fitted them for myself in a past home, and we re talking doors that exude tones of quality that look like they are cut from one piece of beautifully veined marble - can match any colour....
View Article60 CM integrated cooker hood - uuf0360-2
Hi there, We recently got a new kitchen fitted, and this extractor fan was put into place, however when the fan is switched on it blows air out instead of sucking? The fitter said it was installed...
View ArticleJoining worktop that is 963mm wide
Hi, New kitchen coming that has worktop that is 963mm wide, and they require to be joined at a left hand corner. Looking at various worktop jigs and they all seem to come with pins at a set size for...
View ArticleAny one else joint worktops by hand whilst working professionally ?
The times i ve heard that's not possible ! The times i ve had to demonstrate it not using my own tools to settle the argument it is possible... but hey ho i ve never owned a jig or router !!! and never...
View ArticleWall fixings for cooker hood
Hi I am in the process of fitting a cooker hood. Prior to the ceiling being boarded and plastered I fitted some wooden connectors between the joists to take the hood fixings at the four...
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