Refitting new powersockets. Grinding out glass splashbacks
I need to change the power sockets in my kitchen which has a glass splashback. The new power sockets a slightly different screw fitting to the ones originally fitted I am thinking of using my Dremel...
View ArticleCanopy cooker hood extraction ducting
Hello, I’m fitting a Zanussi ZHG51251G Canopy Cooker Hood along with new kitchen units. The kitchen is in a single story extension with a tiled sloping roof. The wall the cooker is on, backs onto...
View ArticleHow to deal with gap from wall being out
Hey guys. just wanted some advice re making good a gap left by a wall that isn’t plumb. I am fitting a tall unit with end panel up against it but as you will see in the phone I have a rather unsightly...
View ArticleKitchen Wall Cabinet Screws and Wall Plugs
Hi, I was wondering if anyone could help. I'm looking to fit some kitchen wall cabinets, the kitchen itself is an extension (plastered with breeze blocks) Links to screws and wall plugs would be great....
View ArticleWorktop shocking quality
I’ve purchased a worktop from Worktop Express and it’s developed small chips in it. It’s a laminate worktop and a few days after it was installed it has a rather large chip in it. Than all these...
View ArticlePlinth too tall, what would you do?
Recently installed a new Ikea kitchen. After fitting new floating floor the Ikea EKESTAD plinth is now too tall. I'm interested to know what you would do. The Ikea plinths aren't' wood or even particle...
View ArticleSquare splashback and curved hood
I have got a square glass splashback but have bought a curved glass cooker hood. Do I put the hood above and leave a gap or change splashback?
View ArticleCooker hood / extraction ??
We’ve got a recirculating cooker hood. I’ve noticed recently that the humidity in the kitchen is really high and especially with the cold weather we’re getting a LOT of condensation on the window and...
View ArticleDishwasher pump constantly running
Whenever I close the door of my integrated dish-washer the pump just starts running - it won't let me start a wash. I have cleared out the filter in the base. What else could be wrong?
View ArticleKitchen Laminate Worktop. Is this normal ?
Hi, I am currently having my kitchen fitted and I've noticed this during the worktop installation. Can you guys let me know if this is normal or is this a bad job ? Thank !! Regards, Mike
View ArticleHow level do kitchen base units need to be?
Hi, Last week and some of this week I have been fitting my son's kitchen, base units only. Over the weekend I bought a new set of spirit levels as I found some discrepancy with my old one (they are off...
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 ArticleOak Worktop peeling
Hi members I have an issue with my kitchen worktop near the tap/sink area. The varnish is starting to peel off around the tap and over the past few months has significantly increased. I moved into this...
View ArticleHole in wall beside extractor hood
Hi, I was hoping to get some advice/ideas on how best to cover up this hole in the wall that's been left behind by the kitchen guys. Was thinking of filling it with polyfilla but not entirely sure what...
View ArticleDealing with pipes behind a worktop
Hi all, I am fitting out a utility room with units and an L shaped worktop in solid 40mm maple. The boiler is in the corner and has rather a lot of pipes surface mounted on the wall, which need to run...
View ArticleNon payment
Hi Guys, Looking for some advise, I have just fitted a kitchen (probably biggest one yet), 50% paid before hand as per my terms. Sparky in to do electrics, tiler for tiles etc and me for the actual...
View ArticleWashing machine left standing now trips RCD
I have a washing machine that has stood unused since lockdown in March (when it was working fine). Now, as soon as I try to set it going, it trips the RCD. It is near end of life (approaching 10 years)...
View ArticleWorktop covers; quartz etc
Hello guys, (of any gender), After seeing my son and d-in-law have a very smart terazzo worktop fitted to the units that I recently fitted for them - see another posting regarding their leveling. Mrs...
View ArticleCutting a tallend panel
Hello folks, I will soon have to trim a tall kitchen end panel to suit a non-vertical wall. (waiting for the floor to be laid). What is the best way to protect the surface to minimise edge chipping?...
View ArticleWhich fixings to use?
Hi, I am fitting my own kitchen (Wren infinity). I would like some advice on what fixings to use for the base units? My walls are dot and dabbed plasterboard onto a breeze block wall behind. Thanks in...
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