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Cutting a 100mm diameter hole in a 30mm granite worktop

I inherited a 30mm thick granite worktop and need to cut a 100mm diameter hole in it. The hole doesn't have to be pretty, as it will be covered completely by a Belfast-like sink. I'm probably going to...

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Cooker socket above cooker

I inherited my dad's house 2 yrs ago and I am finally going to replace the gas cooker. I have noticed there is an old cooker socket in the middle behind the gas cooker, I will be replacing the cooker...

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Siemens Dishwasher Fault Code

Evening All Hope I have posted in the right place. Have a Siemens dishwasher coming up with Fault -E09. According to owners manual “ a technical fault has probably occurred “ it advises switching off...

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Stud finders

Figure this may be the best place for this but if should be in a different section let me know. Can anybody recommend a good reasonable priced stud finder? Just had one delivered from amazon and it...

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How to support a Fragranite under mount sink on 20mm quartz worktop?

I want to fit a very heavy undermount Franke Fragranite sink to 20mm thick quart worktop. Does anyone know what support braces/brackets I would need? On frankes website their diagram shows a 30mm thick...

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Plastering kitchen

View attachment 56895 View attachment 56896 View attachment 56893 Hi there, I just wanted to ask if it is normal to plaster the walls and ceiling after fitting the base units? I just feel that it isn’t...

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What are these connectors?

I'm about to start a remodel on a kitchen in a high rise condo. Steel stud walls, built in 1984. I've never seen these connectors before and I'd love to know a little about them before i start pulling...

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Base Units for Roca Basins

Not quite a kitchen fitting question but more of a bathroom fitting question - but I wasn't sure which group to post in.... I would like to fit base units to the sinks in my house (Roca Gap...

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L shape worktop

Hi Guys, I need a bit of help if possible please. I have a slab of laminate that may be big enough to cut a L shape out for a kitchen worktop. Would that be ok or do I need to have it in two pieces and...

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Laminate repair advice needed!

Hi all... After cutting our 900mm wide breakfast bar worktop to size, my wife noticed a tiny nick in the side (probably done during transit) - **** I shouted!! As it has been cut I can't return it and...

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Paintable units for garage

hi iam looking for some simple paintable wall units and doors to put in my garage, any recommendations?. Most appear to be glossy so not sure if I can paint over.....

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Does integrated fridge freezer need a stand/cabinet?

Hi. First time posting, apologies if this is the wrong forum or a stupid question. Bought a discounted fridge freezer today from IKEA. It is an integrated one. But the plan is to just use it as a non...

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Kitchen plinth gap

We’ve just had a kitchen fitted & have noticed the fitter left a 15mm+ gap between the top of the plinth & the bottom of the units. It can be seen from the living room. The gap is 22mm on the...

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Blum Aventos HK-S Hinges

Hi I am fitting my own kitchen and have fitted the Blum Aventos HK-S hinge system to the cabinet above the oven in a tall housing cabinet. I have found it impossible to attach the hinges fixed to the...

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Double under oven

I want to change my single under oven to a double under oven. The measurement in the photo show the recess required I think. This oven is shown on legs. Can it be fitted on 2 agle runners. The recess...

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Hanging wall units ADVICE NEEDED?

Hi everyone... I just want to pick some brains about what I have had to do to hang some wall units. In our recent kitchen renovation, the builders put in a stud wall and added noggins for where the...

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I 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...

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2000x800 doors on blum hinges?

I am fitting a cabinet door that is 2000mm x 800mm x 22mm. I was planning on using Blum hinges... lots of hinges. Does anyone have any experience with doors this wide?

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Any idea whether I can get new of these?

Moved into a new house and would like to add a few cupboards in the kitchen. Any ideas where these came from anyone? Thanks for any help.

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HELP!!! need find spare part

Hey There. Can someone help me find where i can buy this part in attachment is photo of it Kind Regards Ojars

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