Trend worktop jig
Would you use a trend worktop jig to do a mason mitre joint on a square edge worktop? Or do I need to get a unika multijig which allows for a 10mm radius joint.
View ArticleUnit pull out bin
I have fitted a pull out bin system for a 600 IKEA unit. I cannot get the top of the door to stay flush. Will go flush if I hold it in firmly so there is nothing obstructing it. Doors are 22mm thick....
View ArticleEstimating for a kitchen
I've recently quoted unsuccessfully for installing flat pack kitchens so I'm thinking I might be a bit high. I get to a price by working out how long each part of the jobs is going to take - ie. 20-30...
View ArticleDamp smell coming from kitchen cupboards
Hi, I have a musty smell coming from my 2 lower cupboards, which are against the wall next to my neighbours wall. The wall feels damp too. My kitchen sink is on the other side of the kitchen. I have...
View Article80mm worktops
I am in the process of fitting a wrens kitchen with 80mm worktops. Does anybody know where I can get a 80mm plus long router cutter. Or any ideas how I can get over problem.
View ArticleRepairing Plaster after removing tiles.
Hi, I am in the process of removing an old backsplash from my kitchen. However when removing the tiles I noticed that quite alot of plaster was coming off with the tiles. I have attached some photos to...
View ArticleWhat do we think to this brand new worktop installation?
Hi all, Kitchen fitter coming to the end of a renovation and installation of Ikea kitchen. Generally a really good job throughout apart from the worktop! Laminate worktop that came with a nice tidy...
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 Articlehaving a nightmare with howdens units!
Quick question guys Re-fitting a kitchen for a mate with old stock Howdens base units and trying to get some made-to-measure doors. The base units are 1005mm - not 1000mm. Is this usual for Howdens?...
View ArticleIntegrated washing machine door fitting
Hi everybody, I have a hinge kit for my integrated washing machine which I am about to fit. Machine is: Hoover HWB 814 DN1 (I think machine is also badged Candy.) Kit is: 41026810 It came without...
View ArticleSymphony kitchens
Anyone done any fitting for symphony kitchens? Me and my mate are thinking of starting for them but the prices don’t look great.... can good money be made?
View ArticleMakita RP 2301Router
Good morning all, I'm looking to replace my ageing Makita BR 3612 router to a RP 2301, so far so good. But, looking at numerous online retailers including our host here, we have the following at...
View ArticleWren kitchen fitting
Quick question, what kind of price should i charge customer per unit as already assembled? im getting mixed prices from both ends.
View Article2 different kitchen worktop heights.
Hi all. I'm due to have a kitchen installed shortly and I'm wanting to know about worktops. It's an L shaped kitchen with tall units on the shorter part of the the L and the plan was to come off with a...
View Articleintegrated washing machine
Hello all I've spent more hours on this than I ever thought possible. Anyway, its now level/plumb, in the right place and standing on some rubber stands. Done about 4 spin cycles and seems ok. Putting...
View ArticleIs this space suitable for a new cooker?
Hi, I have old gas cooker which I'm hoping to replace with a dual fuel cooker (gas hob, electric oven). However, it appears that safety regulations have changed since it was installed, and I'm...
View ArticleWorktops just fitted. Gap between up-stand and wall. Is this normal?
Hi, I had replacement quartz worktops and up-stands fitted today. There's a bit of a gap between the top of the up-stands and the wall all round. This ranges from about 2-6mm. Is it normal to have a...
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 ArticleFitting an InSinkErator to 1.5 Sink - Which Sink?
Good morning all We're just overhauling our kitchen! We've purchased a new 1.5 ceramic sink unit and an InSinkErator. Which sink should we fit the InSinkErator to? I was planning on fitting it to the...
View ArticleUnder Cabinet and Plinth Lighting - Philips Hue?
Hi guys I was given some Phillips Hue Lightstrip Plus (2 sets = 6m) for Christmas and haven't found a use for it yet! Are these lightsrips suitable for Under Cabinet & Plinth Lighting? Thanks
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