Choosing a sink for my cabinet.
Bit of a dilemma. I choosing a sink for the kitchen I'm fitting. My cabinet is a what I thought a standard 570mm depth but most sinks say a minimum cabinet size of 600mm, I assume this refers to the...
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Wall cabinet bracket & cabling
I've got 2 single wall cabinets (not joined to any others) but 1 of the brackets on each side will sit on top of a cable chase Can I get away with using a mounting rail and screwing it through as close...
View Articleinfill at side of appliance
I have an 80mm gap at side of integrated appliance do i make infill 80mm or make 2 at 40mm either side?
View Articlestraight edge for router
Hi, i am Installing zenith compact laminate worktop and i will only need to cut straight edges, so don't see the need to spend £80 on a worktop jig What's best way to make a straight edge for the...
View ArticleTall larder unit
To all the professional fitters out there- I have purchased a 2300 mm tall larder unit for my kitchen (2150 unit + 150 legs). My ceiling height is 2350. I probably have another 10 mm extra to play with...
View ArticleCompact Laminate with double undermount sink
Hi, does anyone have any recommendations for jointing compound for B&Q 12mm compact laminate Matt White? They don't supply it or recommend one and the joint will be in a highly visible spot. Also...
View Articlecircular saw blade for zenith compact laminate
Hi, i'm going to use circular saw to bring worktop cut within 3-4mm of cut, before finishing with router. Was going to use jigsaw but someone mentioned deflection issues. What circular saw blade do you...
View ArticleKitchen Recommendations
Having a new kitchen soon. Looking for mid range quality/price and would prefer the units to come ready assembled. Any recommendations?
View ArticleFitting rest of kitchen after levelling?
I'm doing up my kitchen. There is prob 30% quarry tiles and 70% concrete, with lots of bumps and ridges where walls and Rayburns and fireplaces were. So I'm going to grind down the high spots, fill the...
View ArticleI brought a new sink but it has no drainage stuff, unsure what I need
I got this new sink to fit: https://www.screwfix.com/p/cooke-le...mm/569fh#product_additional_details_container It does not include any drainage stuff. Do I need something like this?... I brought a new...
View Articlewhich router it
I'll be cutting a solid laminate worktop (zenith) tomorrow. For the straight cuts, i was going to use a jigsaw with metal blade, followed by a straight router bit to finish the end off neat. Should i...
View Articleplease recommend router bit and jigsaw blade
I'm about to buy a Makita jigsaw and I have also bought a used 1/2 trend router now for cutting Duropal laminate worktop. From what I've been read, the worktop is pretty hard to cut. Can someone please...
View ArticlePneumatic support failed
Hi everyone I seem to have a situation where are my cupboards the pneumatic support seems to a failed and doesn't offer a a cushion anymore is there any way to repair them or or are they simply a write...
View Articlesupporting breakfast bar overhang on compact laminate
hi, I have zenith compact laminate worktop I have a 900mm wide breakfast bar worktop on a 600mm unit. The overhang will be 300mm. I am using standard contractors silicone to secure worktop to the base...
View ArticleWhat to do on this floor without removing tiles.
Guys It's time the kitchen floor got changed to make it more modern. Don't really wana be pulling all tiles off though. What are my other options without taking tiles. What flooring best suitable for...
View ArticleCutting wall unit around pipe boxing
Hi all, I have some pipes running up my kitchen wall which have been boxed in. The boxing protrudes from the wall by about an inch to an inch and a half. Is it possible to hang a wall unit over this...
View Articlekitchen doors
dear all thanks for your excellent posts i am fitting a kitchen at home, i bought some goodhome caraway units from b and q thinking nieavely that all units are pretty much the same quality and was...
View Articlesealing ceramic sink
Which is the best sealant for sealing a ceramic sink?, there seams to be loads of silicon sealants to choose from and I don't want to be taking this sink out through using wrong sealant. The sink does...
View ArticleKitchen worktop advice - 900mm wide breakfast bar
Hi all... I am not a tradesperson but have fitted kitchens and worktops before. However, I am shortly going to be fitting a 900mm wide breakfast bar worktop and need to complete a straight cut to the...
View ArticleQuartz Worktop Butt Joints
Hi could anyone give me recommendations for jointing 2 small butt joints on light grey quartz worktops. The piece i am jointing is a piece on the front of a gas hob think fitters call it a rail. The...
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