Howdens
Hi, I am about to order a Howden kitchen. The pesos at howdens keeps saying I need to order and take delivery by 22nd Dec as the prices go up. Do you know if this is true? A builder has told me I can...
View ArticleBosch Extractor Issue
I wonder if anyone has come across this before and can advise me please? I had a Wren kitchen fitted and the fitter didn't fit the extractor flue so I haven't been able to use my extractor. Now I can...
View ArticleKickboard
Hi Can anyone please tell me what is wrong here as the kickboard doesn't look right to me and the panels come to far forward. Thank you
View ArticleZenith Worktop - Hitchin, Herts
Dear All Just looking for a fitter of the thin 12.5mm Zenith worktop that I have purchased from Wickes. There is one cut 'L Shape kitchen' and an undermount sink and a electric hob that needs cutting...
View ArticleWickes Tenby Oak Door 600mm
Hi, I Installed a take away kitchen from Wickes 3.5 year ago and now one of the doors on the floor units has become damaged. I would like to replace it. I've contacted Wickes and Gower who made it and...
View Article6" extractor outlet
Hi, I've just fitted a hotpoint extractor in my new kitchen, it has a 6" outlet, but my electrian only had a 5" cutter and said usual practice is to reduce them to 5" and use a 5" hole. So he's cut me...
View ArticleFixing magnetic knife rack to tiled wall
Want to fit a magnetic knife rack above hob. But don't want to use screws/rawl plugs as it would be permanent and leave holes even if i drill through grout lines as its only 2mm spacers... Im thinking...
View ArticleDrawer runner fitted beneath drawer
Can someone give me a heads up for a runner that will fit entirely below a drawer, the drawer (or pullout) will sit on top of the whole thing. As far as I can tell most of the ones described as "bottom...
View ArticleReprogramming oven AKZ451/IX/01
Hi all, Not sure if I’ve posted in the correct thread or not. I have a 10 year old oven, that blew, the mains board has been replaced and now the error code FE03 appears (which as far as I know is...
View ArticleKitchen filler panel advice
Hi all, I'm just fitting my first solo kitchen and I'm not sure what to do.... I have a U shaped kitchen, and I need to either add a filler panel to move both sides of the U apart or offset all the...
View ArticleFront rail in hob base unit
Hi I'm fitting a 600 wide electric hob in the worktop above an 800 drawer unit and the unit has a wide front rail. What do i do with the rail? It's a howden's kitchen. The under side of the hob has...
View ArticleFixing a Worktop Join not flush!
Worktop is black gloss with glitter flecks joined with black mitre seal (butt joint & bolts). We had issues tightening the bolts & unfortunately one side has moved during drying so both the...
View ArticleBreakfast bar worktop
I am planning my new kitchen which I will build and fit myself, I have done several before, but this time I want to install a breakfast bar fitted at 90 degrees to an island. I will mount the bar on...
View ArticleExtraction hood
Can someone advice on the ducting to get, does it need to be steel ( flexible) manual only states "The duct must be made of certified material." Looking for 150mm . Screwfix only do a short one...
View ArticleWhere can I buy formica / laminate sheets ?
I am trying to update a tired looking kitchen and want to try and locate somewhere to buy white or cream formica sheets to overlay over the dated draw bases. Really struggling to find anyone that sells...
View ArticleBeech end panel onto vinyl click
I have a run of cabinets with 27mm beech worktop. I am aiming to use an offcut of the beech as an end panel at its floating end. Would you fit the beech end panel down to the sub floor and then lay the...
View ArticleKitchen designer looking to learn from fitters/carpenters
Hi guys, I've just recently moved into a kitchen design role (dropping boxes onto a layout, in other words) at my work and I was looking to get some insight from those who actually make the designs a...
View ArticleDecent router for worktops
Hi folks, Not been on here literally in around seven years, surprised I could still log in! I am an electrician by trade, but have also done joinery for last eight years at least. Do around 10 kitchens...
View ArticleSink Hob cutting time
What is best route to take on cutting after marking out, My Dewalt jigsaw, plunge saw or router(not got and never used) Cutting through 40mm Iroka top
View ArticleExtraction Hood Ducting size
Hello, I need to install ducting for an extraction hood in the ceiling before it is re plastered shortly. I've not yet bought the hood but it will be a standard 600mm wide one with an extraction rate...
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