Built-in microwave
View attachment 27095 Hi all, I just wanted to ask a silly question and whether there are any specific regulations against building in a microwave into the splashback kitchen area, so essentially just...
View ArticleHelp with first time kitchen
Hi guys currently going through my first housing project , I'm 26 years old I've been working as a maintenance technician for the past 7 years so I'm quite handy around the house , I'm halfway through...
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Worksurface jointing
I've had a suitable router for a long time but used the kitchen to justify buying an upgrade. Have also bought the usual jig. They claim it can cope with more angle error than others but info on how is...
View ArticleM class extraction
Need to upgrade my extraction for m class with auto power tool take off preferably 20 ltrs or more just wondering what other fitters are using . Any opinions appreciated
View ArticleKitchen fitters Manchester
Hi guys going to look at a kitchen design on Thursday and if all OK will be looking to order it which means we want a local top notch kitchen installer to fit it ASAP so any fitters looking to quote...
View ArticleDecor End Panel Query
Hi all Just fitting my kitchen today - its pretty much in place just gotta screw in now I have one query regarding these decorative end panels that go on the end of a kitchen appliance tower thing...
View ArticleFitting a Kitchen Sink
Hi All, Can anyone tell me what type of sealant should be placed between the sink and the work surface? Is there a special rubber mat, or can I just use standard kitchen and bathroom sealant? TIA Steve.
View ArticleReplacing a Ceramic Hob
I need to replace my ceramic hob which was bought in 2002. I have looked in the book that came with it and the size of the cut out in 560 x 498. I have looked at new hobs but most specify 560 x 490+2...
View ArticleI think I may have botched cabinet cutout for sink
Hi all Been slowly getting the cabinets and plumbing in place for kitchen island which is from Howdens Decided to cut a Howdens 1000mm wide base cabinet so I could figure out where the undermount sink...
View ArticleHowdens Applicance Tower Query - Config
Hi not sure if somebody will be able to help with this We have built and installed the Howdens applicance tower and we need to get a double oven and microwave in the space now Ive followed the install...
View ArticleTS55 or TS75
Hi Am in the throws of replacing my TS55 festool rail saw but unsure wether to shell out for the TS75 instead, does the extra depth cut come at the sacrifice of the precession of the TS55 or can I...
View ArticleWorktop to end panel mitre wraparound
Firstly tried talking client out of this. Impractical long term I think. Although looks good in the glossy mags! Cut the worktops with mitres. Bit of a nightmare with 55 festool and 40mm worktop! Got...
View ArticleKitchen Worktop Install Job
Hi I hope you guys don’t mind me posting here. I have a kitchen worktop on 3 sides, 2 metre plain into 3 meter piece with cooker hob cut out, onto 2 meter piece with sink cut out. I posted this job on...
View ArticleAnother Day Another Question - Undermout Sink
Hi all As you can see from other posts here my kitchen build is now comming on slowly. Now the bit im thinking about today is the undermount stainless steel sink I did buy 18mm ply and a router ready...
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Wiring new cooker
Hi all, hope you beed doing well I got my new cooker and I'm not sure how to wire it to the mail. There are 220v and 240v diagram Can anyone advice please. I have added some pictures... my main box...
View ArticleHowdens kitchen issues
I am fitting a Howdens kitchen for a customer I've no idea what the range is called the customer ordered it I am just fitting. First of all since I last fitted a Howdens kitchen they have changed the...
View ArticleMy opinions on kitchens I have been to see .........
Hi everyone, Like a lot of new posters, I have been drawn here in search of the best value for money, but decent kitchen! I thought I would share what I have found out already, and perhaps some of the...
View ArticleMounting Induction hob
Hey, maybe been asked previously.....The way my new kitchen fits in, to have my hob exactly central between sink and wall, it would place it on a joint between 2 sets of pan drawers. Would this be an...
View ArticleKitchen Island Strengthen Carcasses for Granite/Quartz
Hi all About to start fixing kitchen island units together (which came from Howdens). There is a 1m width carcass which is due to hold the sink and next to that will be a 600mm space for an integrated...
View ArticleIdeas for filling 15mm gap between worktop and wall
Removed piece of rubber sealing strip to discover a 15mm gap between the worktop and wall (wall is pretty wonky and worktop is a little bit too) so rather than fit a new rubber strip what would you do...
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