Plywood underlayer for Kitchen floor
Hi I've decided to lay some plywood 5mm on top of my 25mm ptg wooden flooring. I have a few questions before laying these. I've watched a couple of vids and have a good idea but what I want to confirm...
View ArticleKicthen Drawer Front Clamps
Hi Is there a cheap drawer front clamp I could buy please? I need to fix some new drawer fronts and finding it a nightmare to align straight! The fronts don't come with pre marked holes! Is there a...
View ArticleWorktop suggestions
Hi there As a DIY fitter I installed oak worktops years ago. These are a pain to be honest, although regularly use Danish oil they never seem to look that great. For my new install I'm after something...
View ArticleColourfill,silicone,or evo stik blue
I’m installing worktops from ikea and have done the mason mitre cuts. To bond the joints together, ikea installation booklet shows using silicone In the joints which I’ve read is not recommended....
View ArticleCorner post filler
What's the best product to use to tidy up the corner post joins. Am I better off using a clear rtv silicone or a white decorators caulk? Or something else? Thanks
View ArticleReducing granite worktop cutout depth by 3mm for an induction hob
Hello, I'm currently replacing a "parts no longer available" faulty gas hob. To do this, I had to get a stone company to increase the depth of the opening (from front to back) from 48cm to 49 (width of...
View ArticleTool/Technique for Filing Down Kitchen Tile
Hi, I'm trying to fit a double electrical socket into an existing backbox within a kitchen, but the new socket dimensions are slightly different to the original, making it impossible to install around...
View ArticleCupboard Door Hinge Restrictors
Hello, Can anyone recommend me any for the UK, for cupboard door hinge restrictions? Teenagers seemingly throw open the doors like they're playing shot put and want to try and stop the over stretch...
View ArticleKitchen fitted Monday with no tap :/
I have left it to the last minute to buy the tap for my sink. I want a quality tap as it’s something used often and will need to last. I’ve paid for one from Victorian Plumbing (I don’t know if that’s...
View ArticleCooker Cable LENGTH
Hello All As you might expect almost all the threads about cooker cable are (understandably) about the square mm size and type of cable. I know what flex I need and so this isn't about that. It is...
View ArticleReplacement B&Q Santini doors
I bought and fitted a fairly large B&Q kitchen (IT Kitchen/Santini Gloss white slab) around 18 months ago. A handful of the doors have started bubbling around the edges and B&Q no longer stock...
View ArticleCooker hood
Not quite a kitchen fitter, more of an enthusiast. However, our hood gave up the ghost so I took it off the wall, sadly, it left behind two screws in the wall, can anyone advise of the best way to get...
View ArticleMatching kitchen worktop
Very long shot.. but does anyone recognise this type of kitchen worktop? It was put in before I moved to the house and I’m now trying to match it for a kitchen island. Seems like some sort of white...
View ArticleUnder sink cabinet support
Hi, I have purchased a wickes flat pack base cabinet unit that is for under the sink. However, the front support piece is too big for the sink to fit in. I have cut it down initially with a jigsaw, but...
View ArticleCutting Alusplash
Hi guys, I am looking at installing Alusplash panels in the kitchen Part of this will involve some cuts which (as they will be visible) I want to get spot on. Looking on the Alusplash site it says to...
View ArticleFree standing fridge freezer ideas?
I have a free standing fridge freezer and so can see the workings behind. I have some spare matching carcass and considered boxing behind the fridge freezer (only) so the workings are not seen....
View ArticleEverything looks a bit bad in new kitchen :/
Went on my builder. 100% positive feedback 23 reviews. Checked on other websites etc. I’m not a happy bunny with the end result. Am I expecting too much or have I been screwed? https://imgur.com/a/IlY00V5
View ArticleVery poor service from DIY-Kitchens.com and how they play tricks on facebook
Ive had an interesting experience with DIY-Kitchens.com. Used them for the first time. Units seemed good quality on arrival but the service was poor. I paid for my kitchen 4 months ago and they still...
View ArticleHowdens underhand practice
First post long time lurker Ok so today I've received an invoice on my Howdens account for over £4600 ish. The name on the account is for a customer we installed a bathroom for, she was really happy...
View ArticleKitchen extractor 115mm hose
Ive puchased a samsung extractor hood. It has a 15cm vent. My previous extractor hole is 14cm. In the box is a 15cm to 115mm reducer. I was thinking of using that but i cant seem to find anywhere that...
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