Kitchen wall insulation
Hi just looking for some advice I plan on doing a kitchen refurb in my old terrace house, the kitchen is very cold in the winter so I plan on insulating it when carrying out the refurb. I am going to...
View ArticleInstalling a raised level Dishwasher
Hi, Is there an experienced installer who can advise me which Kitchen suppliers can realistically provide / install a kitchen with an elevated (raised level) dishwasher? I.e. a normal dishwasher raised...
View ArticleSeparate supply of Worktop
[Final Q from me] We’re having a little bit of trouble getting everything ‘just as we want it’ from a single, ‘bog standard’ kitchen supplier. From an installer’s perspective, Is it reasonable to...
View ArticleBest adhesive?
Need to stick a metal mending plate to a solid surface worktop. What has the strongest bond? 2 part Epoxy or a grab adhesive like Stixall or Sticks Like....? Cheers, K.
View ArticleOven flaking
Can anyone help me with this please my paint on the oven is peeling off.Was wondering if there is a fix that I can do myself cheers Graeme
View ArticleSeam filler for Delta Star White composite worktop
Hi, Can anyone help please with what colour seam filler I should get to refill a seam joint that needs replacing in the above worktop of delta stone composite. I have tried the Unika colourfill soft...
View ArticleCooker extractor fan through flat roof
Hi there We have no option but to vent the cooker extractor fan through the flat felted roof straight above. What type of roof vent would we need? I am keen to prevent condensation dropping down if...
View ArticleAEG, Zanussi or Hotpoint Dishwasher with Sliding door hinge
I am installing an Ikea kitchen and would like to install an AEG dishwasher with the sliding door hinge. I have searched everywhere to find how much the sliding door hinge moves the door trim up from...
View ArticleGap between wall and worktop
What would you do here? a kitchen fitter did my worktop for me and left a gap, I didn’t really notice or care at the time and it was ages ago so that’s that. now I need to figure out what to do with...
View ArticleIntegrate dishwasher - sliding hinge
I would be grateful if someone can confirm I am thinking correctly on this. Looking at the AEG FSB41600Z integrated dishwasher with "sliding hinge". It is described as: "This model has a sliding hinge....
View ArticleNoremax replacement doors
Has anyone used Noremax doors to replace old IKEA faktum ones?Just wondering what the quality of the finish is ? Thanks S
View ArticleCorner posts and building regs
Hi all, to cut a long story short, iv had a kitchen designed by a well known company, i queried a few of the options as they seemed to just waste useable space. The wall across the back has a cupboard...
View ArticleScribing filler panels
My kitchen fitter has scribed filler panels for my kitchen due to uneven walls. Some look a bit gappy and some small chips are visible Pictures here https://imgur.com/a/QIHrr9M Is this the best they...
View ArticleRefinishing oiled worktop - best sander?
Hi there, I've a wood worktop (beech block) about 12 years old with umpteen layers of finsishing oil on it. It needs refinishing. I've tried sanding off several years ago with a cheap & **** 1/3...
View ArticleAlusplash Fitters
Hi Guys, I’m new on here and I am looking for an experienced fitter who can fit Alusplash Aluminium Spalshback in Ilford? Any recommendations would be welcomed. Thanks
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Cutting Both Stainless Steel Cooker Hood Top Cover Sections
Hi all The missus keep onto me about sorting the stainless steel cooker hood covering - basically due to a low ceiling they both need cutting to fit correctly - I need to cut both of them too so cuts...
View ArticleCooker hood advice
Hi all I'm looking to have a cooker hood fitted but I'm having trouble with which type would be best. There is an old chimney brest that's blocked off above and off centre from the range. While the...
View ArticleGap between tile and upstand
Have tiled above already existing upstand. Is it best to just grout all the way to the upstand and leave, or use caulk /silicone along the gap between the upstand and tiles? Any advice greatly appreciated
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IKEA FAKTUM bracket
Hi, I've got an IKEA FAKTUM wall cabinet that I want putting up (against plasterboard) but need some help as I'm not too sure about the brackets and screws. Their bracket system is this: Is anyone able...
View ArticleScrewfix concealed hinge distance req pls
Hi I’ve just bought some concealed hinges from Screwfix item num 10071 soft close 35mm 110 degree angle I’ve not fitted these before but I’ve also got a kreg concealed hinge jig everywhere I’ve read...
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