Fixing worktop
Hi am in middle of attaching a worktop to a alcove 3 walls. It will be placed on top a small unit and a fridge freezer. Will I need to add support or join the worktop the wall ?
View ArticleMason's mitre without jig template
Hello, I'm new to this forum but I have been reading some of threads for a while in preparation for my kitchen project. I have the need of fitting two Ikea 635mm deep countertops in a L shape kitchen....
View ArticleNeff Oven - Eco Clean
Hi, Anyone know how to disable the “Eco Clean” reminder on a Neff oven? It comes on every few weeks and prevents access to the main screen unless you choose “remind me later”. If I do run it that’s and...
View ArticleHowdens Trade Account
Anyone know what I need to be able to open an account with Howdens? I'm not in the trade full time, I just do renovation work occasionally, anyone know if they'll let me open an account? They seem to...
View ArticleBenchtop issues
Hi guys, I've recently moved into a property that had been renovated about a year ago. I've noticed that the benchtop seems to be cracking at one end. I've attached some pictures it looks to me like...
View ArticleKitchen queries
Hi Everyone, We are having a new kitchen fitted in March/April and I have a few questions. I am totally useless at DIY so I apologise if any of these questions are ridiculous!! We currently have an...
View ArticleKitchen Extractor Duct Size and Vent Type
Hi, I had a Cooke & Lewis Kitchen Extractor (CTCHS20 - 90cm) hood installed a couple of weeks ago - the flu was put through the flat roof with a 4" flexible pipe which was fitted with round 4"...
View ArticleHello does anyone know what these style of Cabinet Dorrs are and where I can...
Hello does anyone know what these style of Cabinet Doors are and where I can buy some replacements
View ArticleHowdend Quartz Worktops ??
I'm presently working on a kitchen supplied by Howdens and the customer is having Quartz worktops also from Howdens. I asked when will they be templating the worktops? surprisingly the answer was...
View ArticleKitchen corner base unit
Hi All, I'm pretty clued up with DIY (so I'd like to think) most things I can tackle in the house so I thought I'd give a new kitchen a go. Most of it I'm confident with but it's just designing around...
View ArticleMason mitre joint help
I’m new to the kitchen fitting game. It’s. Le come to worktops and I’ve been watching my trainer loads. And videos. I keep practicing at home. I till it’s my turn on site. But I can never seem to get...
View ArticleInduction hob scratched
Hello Apologies if this does not belong here. We have had a new Bosch induction hob fitted and bought one pan just to try it. Used it very lightly for a couple of days and it’s already scratched!...
View ArticleInstall an electric hob is gas pipe safe.
Hi Guys really not sure where to post, so arranged for a gas safe engineer to fit my gas hob but i wasnt in when he came to fit only my gf. Anyway he told her it couldnt be fitted because of the hob...
View ArticleCorner cupboard hinges issue
Hi I have a base double door corner cupboard set up - whilst they have i think 270deg hinges i cannot open the doors beyond 90deg owing to both the dishwasher one left and oven on right protruding too...
View ArticleOven insulation
Hi We are going to replace a failed built in electric oven in a late 1980s build house with original kitchen units. Oven is mid height with cupboards below and above. The oven placement isn't going to...
View ArticleLaminate Flooring Prep
I'm currently working on the kitchen and before fitting new wanted to ask about floor levelling. In most places the old vinyl flooring is sound, fixed well and level. Its floor boards with a ply...
View ArticleAny idea on how to remove these Howden fascia panels
I have some of these panels above and below an integrated kitchen tower from Howdens. I’m replacing the oven and had a quick look but not sure how to remove the fascia panels (I think that is what they...
View ArticleCupboard hinge repair
Hi, got a broken hinge in a kitchen cupboard where the screws have pulled out the surrounding mdf - picture hopefully attached. Interestingly the door did this itself - no-one else was at all involved!...
View ArticleKitchen fitters mate
I live in derby and am looking for a job as a kitchen fitters mate on building sites I have a valid cscs card and am physically fit I have worked on construction sites assisting trades for 7 years I am...
View ArticleRange Cooker
Morning all. Fitting a kitchen for a customer who hasn't picked/is unable to get a freestanding 900mm cooker. They're having quartz worktops which will be templated next Friday. Question is what size...
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