Oak worktops
Hi, here's an odd one, I fitted new live edge kiln dried oak worktops 3 days ago, they had 2 coats of oil on them, I have them a third, then cut the holes out and gave the cut outs 3 coats allowing...
View ArticleCornice colour in two tone kitchen?
I'm in the final stages of a scratch built kitchen. I'm trying to decide what colour to paint cornices, and wonder what other people do in my situation: I have dark anthracite grey base units, with...
View ArticleWhat colour silicone?
Hi all What colour silicone would you use, based on the attached picture Grey, or White, I don't want to use clear. Or would you use painters caulk? Thanks Paul View attachment 37203
View ArticleBosch Induction hob over Bosch single oven - clearance..
Just about to order these units but finding it difficult to gauge how much clearnce can be guaranteed between the two components. I've got a standard DIY kitchen built under oven housing unit BUOD6,...
View ArticleHow to repair hole in laminte worktop
I've had some water ingress along a join in my kitchen worktop which has caused a chunk of the laminate to chip away from the damaged chipboard. It's left a bit of a hole that needs repairing, see...
View ArticleB&Q Kitchen Doors
Got a B&Q kitchen which was fitted 10 years ago with gloss white doors. About two years ago the gloss white laminate on the front of the doors started to lift/bubble and look unsightly. I went to...
View ArticleExtractor ducting size - help please
Hi, My builder installed under floor ducting to run from my downdraft hood to the garden, about 7 metres. Now we're at the point of installation I'm very concerned. He has used 100mm Square section...
View ArticleQuartz thickness to butt against 40mm wood worktop (need reply within hour)
Hi all, After some quick advice please? I'm undecided on 20mm or 30mm quartz worktops, however, the worktop will but up against a wooden worktop which will expand to be a breakfast bar/table. Will 20mm...
View Articleopener/closer
I am looking for something to replace an old catch that used to hold cupboard drawer closed until you pushed it to open. It is floor cabinet and needs to be pushed to open with someones knee, anything...
View ArticleSink base unit - how much to cut out?
Hi Guys, My first attempt at fitting a kitchen (doing it myself). It's been a bit of a slog with re-plastering, full rewire etc but I've just finished the plumbing and am now looking to fix some of the...
View ArticleOak Worktops
Hey guys, Looking ahead to getting my worktops in, they will be 38mm oak. Have a few questions. 1. They are unfinished on the edge - I plan to chamfer them with a router once joined. Does this mean I...
View ArticleJoining kitchen doors
So I have a door like this but I don't want the drawer part anymore. Is there a way I could join them to be one piece without it looking too ugly?
View Articlegap between corner wall cupboards?
I am in the middle of fitting an IKEA kitchen. In the kitchen plan I am supposed to use a corner post to fill a gap between two wall cupboards in a corner. However, it doesn't say anything about...
View ArticleUnder Cabinet & Plinth Lighting - HELP/IDEAS
Hi I’m looking for help and advice in regards to some kitchen lighting from the people with experience of using/fitting kitchen lights. I just got my wren kitchen delivered and I’m looking to start...
View ArticleSnapped handle screws
Hi all, Does anyone have any tricks to remove a snapped screw out of a handle that breaks pretty flush with the back of the handle? Also fixing a screw into a handle that doesn't seem to have any...
View ArticleRemoving carcas without disturbing worktop?
Hi all, I'm sure this is a fairly basic question to some of you, but please bear with me, I'd be very grateful for some pointers and your expertise. I recently bought a new build flat. It's clearly...
View ArticleCupboard hinges - cabinets not level
I moved into a new home (new for me... but old!) and took the cabinets off to clean them up. I didn’t mark which cabinet went where as they all looked the same, and it wasn’t until everything was off I...
View Article5mm worktop jig
Does anyone know if it's possible to buy a jig that does cuts like the join shown in this picture?
View ArticleHow much is a quartz worktop inc. fitting?
I've installed my own kitchen, 3.5m x 2.2m. Took 6 months in my free time. But I need to install my worktop, then splashback and kitchen will be finished. Quartz worktops are where my DIY skills stop,...
View ArticleCornice and pelmets
Hi all Any tips for mitre jointing traditional decorative cornice and pelmets over 5 inches tall . Really struggling getting my 45s spot on . a knack on here from a pro would be very much appreciated ....
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