Kitchen design - is base/wall unit alignment important if symmetrical? (with...
I’ve designed the kitchen in the images below for a combination of convenience, storage and aesthetics. However, the kitchen designer isn’t happy with the fact that wall units don’t align with the...
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Hi, I did have a quick gander using the search, but I couldn't see anything that covered my quite general query comprehensively, so I'll ask here and hopefully you chaps/chapesses can assist. In short,...
View ArticleRouter bits
Afternoon all frustrating questions I need to ask... how many runs through laminate worktop would you expect a cutter to last? Why are the kitchen fitters straight cutters the length they are when you...
View ArticleTight Run
I have a run of kitchen base units to fit starting with an L shaped corner unit and ending with a tall larder unit. There is a full length decor panel to be fitted against the tall unit exposed side...
View ArticleFestool v bosh Gkt help?
In desperate need of some help before I take the 'plunge' and buy a plunge saw! Had my mind set on a festool but after going to data power tools, they spoke very highly of the Bosch gkt? Anyone have...
View ArticleTrend worktop jig
Hello all, I have just bought a trend kwj700. I hope I'm just being thick, but why are the pins numbered? I have 3 pins with a number one on, these fit snugly in every hole. 2 number 4 pins and 1...
View ArticleAcrylic doors & end panels
Hi all these have arrows on the protective film is this to make sure all doors and panels are fitted with arrows in same direction or what are they for?
View ArticleKitchen work tops ikea karlby oak question re joins
View attachment 19002 View attachment 19003 View attachment 19004 View attachment 19005 Hi all I'd appreciate some advice please I'm fitting three pieces of ikea karlby worktop to my own kitchen The...
View ArticleHow to remove cabinet bracket cover?
Our kitchen has Wickes wall cabinets in place but I'd like to line them up much better than they are currently. Unfortunately the silver covers are in place over the top of the cabinet bracket - and I...
View ArticleWhich silicone sealer to use?
I have to remove and refit my under mounted stainless steel kitchen sink to reseal to worktop - granite. I intend to completely remove so I can ensure all traces of the old silicone are removed but am...
View ArticleHelp! Trying to match worktop
Hi all - newbie to the forum and just wondering if anyone can help please. Trying to locate a length of worktop (just over 1 metre would do the job). Kitchen worktops replaced a while back with Formica...
View ArticleAdvice Please....End Panels
Fitting a new galley kitchen and i've got a problem Basically a pipe (which can't be altered) is interfering with the door opening (300 unit) This is the last unit in the row and it has a freestanding...
View ArticleHowdens kitchen legs wrongly fitted
Hi all. By mistake kitchen legs were fitted without supporting the side panels. Is it possible to unscrew them, pull up dowels and refit them to correct position to support the side panels now? Or is...
View ArticleInternal Cutlery Drawer HELP!
I am fitting a Howdens kitchen and I have the 800mm 2 pan drawer unit with internal cutlery tray but cant work out how to install (darling Mrs has been tidying and I think has thrown the instructions...
View ArticleEnergy Saver
Here is my question? I do maintenance for this this fast food chain. The corporate office is telling me that it would be more energy efficient to run the walk in freezers at 10F instead of the normal...
View ArticleBendy jigsaw blades!
Ok, so who else has completely screwed a worktop by trying to cut it with completely **** jigsaw blades?! Currently fitting a kitchen for my almost-mother-in-law, mostly using my own tools, but I found...
View ArticleRemoving freestanding cooker and fitting built in oven -- DIY
Hi guys, I am a competent DIY'er and currently decorating my kitchen. I've decided i want to fit new worktops and tiles as well as paint the rest of the room. I've also decided our 15 year old free...
View ArticleRange cooker in an Island with a breakfast bar..
Morning gents. Currently in the process of having a massive amount of work carried out within a property I've recently purchased, I'll be fitting a completely new kitchen c/w island.. the island...
View ArticleHob + Oven wiring
Hi I am picking up a hob tomorrow which is rated at: 28.1a 6500W 7.22kw I have a 32a spur which has a socket and a hard wired socket. I have always had a freestanding cooker and had it hard wired which...
View ArticleSeeking help! Out of square room....
Hi all, wondered if anyone has any experience with cutting a slightly off 90 degree mitre in a worktop? It's a u shaped install and at both ends of the u are appliances which leave no room for...
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