What sort of hinges/stays do I need here?
I am hoping some clever people on here can help me. Over the hob is a cupboard with an MDF door 570 x 810, top-hinged. Senior Management complains that it is too heavy to hold up while she lifts out...
View ArticleHELP!!!!
Just moved into a new house, the kitchen is Howdens Greenwich White. I have taken the under counter fridge out so I have space for a 600mm base unit. Unfortunately this style has been discontinued....
View ArticleWhich Kitchen Dilemma & Fitter - Glasgow
Hello, Apologies in advance for the long winded post! We are currently in the early stages of having a small kitchen extension built which means we will need a new kitchen. An initial drawing has been...
View ArticleBritish standard kitchens
I've been asked to quote on fitting a British standard kitchen, is not a brand I am familiar with are there any pitfalls I should know about?
View ArticleKitchen ‘dry fit’ cost
Could anyone give me advice on how much a kitchen install should cost? The wiring (1st fix), plumbing and plastering is all done and I literally just want the units fitting with cornice etc (dry fit?)...
View ArticleWhat "euro" hinge ?
I'm going to build a small unit, where the angle between a carcase and door is gonna be 33 degree (when the door is shut). Is there a "euro" hinge I can use?
View ArticleBreakfast worktop against a wall fixing
Guys Want to add a small breakfast worktop against a solid wall in the kitchen. Around 850mm long and width of about 350mm Best way to secure it against a wall? I've bought some breakfast legs of...
View ArticleGas pipe inside cupboard, advice?
Afternoon! Ive recently moved into a house that has a gas pipe sticking out of the wall inside one of the cupboards. Its the cupboard next to the oven. Any ideas on how i can hide this? Pics below...
View ArticleKitchen Sink Issue (Novice Alert)
View attachment 33438 Hi all, First time poster here but I was looking for some advice if possible. I am a first time home owner and have just encountered my first diy issue! I’ve noticed this morning...
View ArticleHow much of the kitchen can I replace without affecting the worktop?
I've just moved into a new flat with a lounge/dinner, and am gradually upgrading all of the cheap stuff that came standard when it was built in 2007. Somewhere in the last 12 years someone has...
View ArticleShort grain around chimney breast
Im fitting a 28mm solid iroko worktop around a chimney breast. Image attached for reference. There is a range cooker in the chimney. The worktop will be scribed around the chimney breast running into...
View ArticleIs it me?...
Well, I've just had a major company fit a new kitchen for me (for the wife really, I was happy with the 35 year old, solid oak MFI one...) I must say, too, I've had years of experience plumbing on new...
View Articlekitchen sale
homebase are knocking out there display range for 1/2 price heads up if intrested
View ArticleWarning Franke Kubus sink
I contacted Franke about my Kubus KBV611 black glass single bowl sink fitted into a granite worktop. Originally, the sink looked superb but it has deteriorated under the glass around the edges and...
View ArticleGas hob clearances to adjacent wall/surfaces
Hi Does anyone have a link to the up to date regs for Gas hob clearances to adjacent wall/surfaces? I have 12 August 2014 regs, but document sates that it is uncontrolled, so could well be out of date....
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 ArticleTrim worktop edging strips
Hi, How can I go about trimming a laminate worktop edging strip to size when it was glued too large? I have seen reference to using a router/plane but can't find any suitable videos for guidance -- im...
View ArticleLaminate workrops cut badly?
Hi, I am new to this forum so apologies if posting in the wrong place but am looking for some advice. I am currently having a new kitchen fitted and the worktops have just gone on but the edges where...
View ArticleMetod Ikea Base Cabinet - Help
Hello, I am fitting an ikea kitchen: Metod base cabinets. I have to attach the base cabinets together. I may be daft but can anyone clarify if the spirit level is measured from the top of the metal...
View ArticleCornice Fitting Tips - Tricks
Hi All, I've only done a few kitchens in my time - bit of a jack of all trades - but wanted to get some expert tips. When fitting the cornice to the tops of units - how do you guys fix it in place? I...
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