Washing machine under drainer
I would appreciate some advice about the strength of a laminate worktop. The plan is to fit a free-standing washing machine under the sink drainer. The sink is a standard steel sink, 900mm X 500mm. The...
View ArticleHowdens driving me mad
Hi Been trying to get our new kitchen finalised for 9 weeks now through Howdens using my mates account. Howdens are passing his discounts directly to us as he asked them to, hes fitting the kitchen....
View ArticleProblems with black sealant
My kitchen has black sealant between the dark tiles and the horizontal worksurfaces and metal sink. The sealant is three years old and has fallen out around the sink (in spite of being wiped dry each...
View ArticleKitchen end panels
Not fitted kitchen before and may get someone to do it but at the moment i am trying to plan the kitchen and want to make sure I have all things ready for ordering. The kitchen will be an L shape with...
View ArticleConnecting kitchen units and curved elements
Hi, I've had a kitchen supplied and can see no way of discretely making a mechanical connection between a unit and a curved element so I figure double sided tape is probably best. I need to know...
View ArticleHow would you joint this ?
http://www.1909kitchens.co.uk/kitchens/half-pencil-and-scalloped I have always fitted standard(in my eyes) kitchens. Plinths set back with lay on doors. Getting more clients wanting in-frame and...
View ArticleWorktop jig, male cut, what am I doing wrong!?
Hi all, First time posting here, but used it many times in the past for good info, so hoping someone can help. I'm fitting kitchen worktops. Probably should have got someone in to do the job, but...
View ArticleSanding joins in new oak worktop
Ive just installed a brand new oak worktop with units in my kitchen, a big DIY job. first time ever fitting a kitchen or working with oak worktops. Did as much research as i could before starting and...
View ArticleCutting a Wickes Glencoe high gloss door
Hi Forum I need to create a custom sized L shaped corner post to finish off my kitchen. I've got a spare door that's not needed so though I could cut a length of each end of that. It a white high gloss...
View ArticleResin Bonded Stone Worktop
Need some advice on fitting one in my bathroom. I can cut to size using a diamond tile cutter, sand the edge flat and polish with T-cut and it looks fine. Now, I need to fix it to the unit - screws are...
View ArticleWren drawers removal
fitting wren kitchen anybody know how to remove drawer boxes from runners Old runners were easy pull out and lift but these are supposed to be new design Can't suss it out thx
View ArticleAre routed worktop joints over-rated?
I know they look wonderful when new but you see so many that have either settled or warped with moisture that they end up looking worse than metal butt joints. Discuss! Are routed worktop joints...
View ArticleDished worktops
I have been fitting a kitchen by a company called British Standard, no complaints about thye quality but the oak worktops (sections of around 140mm glued together) were dished by 7mm and 10mm so they...
View ArticleNeff combi ovens
have recently had a neff combi oven installed (C17MR02.0B) in our new kitchen. The electrician has wired the unit but left it for us to attach to the units. We went to attach the unit and discovered...
View ArticleWhat should I expect to pay in labour for a new kitchen?
Hi All, Looking from some seasoned professional advice... What should I expect to pay for labour only when fitting a new kitchen? Below is a list of jobs I need doing... My kitchen is a bit smaller...
View ArticleKitchen Problem
In 2013 we had our newly bought outdated house completely renovated/extended. My wife was pregnant at the time and we made a rushed decision of either waiting until our children were a little older to...
View ArticleZenith solid laminate worktop
Fitting a kitchen and fitting zenith solid laminate work tops. First time I've fitted these worktops understand about the biscuit joins etc but practised on a off cut today putting a curve on it and...
View ArticleCooker hood vent advice
Hi folks, I want to install a hood above my cooker, and duct along the top of cabinet and then out through the wall. I looked outside and about the height of where the vent would be is an airbrick....
View Articlealternative Colorfill solvent
The worktop supplier kindly threw in a tube of colorfill - but none of the colorfill solvent it tells you to use to wipe away any excess. (fairy snuff, only spent £300 I suppose!) Any idea what can be...
View ArticleKitchen Units - Fixing Kit?
Hi, I have some off the shelf kitchen wall cupboards we bought. There were no screws etc with it. So couple of questions please:- 1) What would be the best size screws and plugs to fix to internal...
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