Kitchen wall cabinet
Hi, I'm not a pro just w want to make one kitchen wall cabinet for wife. I will be using 15mm white melamine chipboards. What screws should I go for? Where do you get caps for them? I was thinking...
View ArticleCan Anyone identify these hinges?
They're fitted to a vertical bifold door with hafele duo stays, they have a cupped mounting plate and go between the two doors, not the door to cabinet position.
View ArticleDishwasher in peninsula
I'm self installing additional cabinets to make a peninsula for my kitchen with a breakfast bar on one of the sides. The integrated dishwasher will be at the end of peninsula, so wondering what kind of...
View ArticleCeiling cooker hood - how to get around a ceiling joist?
I want to get a ceiling extractor fan/cooker hood but there is a ceiling joist in the way. is there any way round this? It will be a recirculating fan.
View ArticleWhich Kitchen Dilemma & Fitter - Glasgow
Hello, Apologies in advance for the long winded post! We are currently in the early stages of having a small kitchen extension built which means we will need a new kitchen. An initial drawing has been...
View ArticleOh dear! There's a labour shortage!
News story from The Guardian. Homeowners face long delays for kitchen and bathroom fitters | Homes | The Guardian
View ArticleCooker extractor fan located directly on wall 5 metres from hob acceptable?
I am unable to fit a ceiling extractor fan due to the joists being in the way. I had intended to box out the extractor fan in a bulk head to allow for this but the architect says I will have too much...
View ArticleProfit Margins on Kitchen Business
Hi there My son is thinking of starting a kitchen fitting business. I am trying to help him out writing a business plan and need to know what profit margins are possible. He thinks if he offers a...
View ArticleBelfast sink and quartz
Good evening, Hoping for some advice. I am getting a new kitchen fitted with a Belfast sink and quartz worktop. My plumber is unable to fit the Belfast sink before the worktops (the worktops are...
View ArticleExtraction rate for kitchen diners
Which cooker hoods are actually suitable for kitchen diners. If I follow the recommendation of changing the air 10x per hour then I need an extraction rate of about 750m3 per hour for a medium sized...
View ArticleRemove linseed oil from kitchen composite laminate worktop (Howdens)
I've covered all my worktops in my brand new kitchen with boiled linseed oil - should have only done the edges and draining rods. I've been recommended to use hot water with washing up liquid to remove...
View ArticleCabinet fixing into insulated plasterboard
What would be a recommendation for fixing kitchen wall units to a thermalite wall with dot and dab 50mm insulated plasterboard?
View ArticleWall cabinets, IKEA suspension
I need to fit around 4 ikea method wall cabinets on a suspension rail. I cannot find any suggestions on what size screws to use on a brick wall with the suspension. My house is old and terraced and...
View ArticleTitan plunge saw
Hi Looking for some help from anyone that has the Titan plunge saw. Does anyone have the manual as I seem to have lost mine or advise on which way to turn the Allen key to change the blade. I always...
View ArticleWhat Jigsaw
Are there any special requirements to the specification of a jigsaw for cutting through 38mm laminate worktop. My black & decker seems to be making alot of hard work.
View ArticleBlum 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...
View ArticleCorner joint for 40mm square edge worktop?
I can't find any corner joint trim so I assume this isn't how it's done. Does anyone know the method used to do corners with this style worktop? It's laminate.
View ArticleDishwasher far from water outlet, is that possible?
View attachment 58016 Blue green - water hose outlet and water inlet. I plan to place it on the ground under cabinets Is that possible? Everything will be fine with DW water hose? Or better option...
View ArticleLuxair induction hobs - any opinions?
Hi folks Currently doing a renovation and fitting a new kitchen. We’re looking at an induction hob and came across the Luxair hobs when we were eyeing up their ceiling hoods. I haven’t come across any...
View ArticleWickes/Howdens unit compatability
Hi guys, I'm putting in my own small kitchen in a little beach house up the coast and have bought several brand new units and doors online from folks who had some left over from their own larger...
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