Third opinion
At the risk of receiving objections I'm reposting from carpenters.. Someone has asked if I can put a 600 wide hob in a 1000 high line base. I'm pretty sure that's not possible because of the centre...
View ArticleMagnet kitchen
Hi can anyone point me in correct direction for Magnet fitting instructions . website useless. Or advise on how they fit their plinths , not the usual clips.
View Articlecutting zenith compact laminate
Have installed my kitchen, and as all joiners/fitters are packed out i am going to attempt to do the worktops myself. I've bought a router and biscuit jointer. I've already got a circular saw and jig...
View ArticleQuartz worktops
Hi I'm hoping someone on here can give a bit of advise I'm a diyer on fitting a kitchen The worktops have been fitted the cutout for the sink should have been 986x486mm but has been cut 990x490 so...
View ArticleSecuring an island to the floor
Would like to know some of ways you's fitters secure free standing Islands to the floor, Thanks
View ArticleTumble Dryer Installation Question!
Hi guys, this should be an easy one for most of you. I have an 5" core hole drilled through my kitchen intot he garden that was left for me with no vent or pipe in when i bought the house and we have a...
View ArticleHow to make an extra wide island too from 2 laminate worktops.
Hi guys, mom surprised I can’t seem to find much/any info on this but I’m after a wide island worktop and don’t seem to be available any wider than 1200mm. Our worktop needs to be 1500mm wide and...
View ArticleTook a small notch out of my trend comi 66 jig
The jig is no good now they don’t sell them any more I liked it as it was easy to use and the steel pins were good Do any of the newer trend jigs take the steel pins instead of the plastic pegs which...
View ArticleCompact or solid core worktop
Has anyone had the experience of using or fitting these? These are the new 12 to 15mm thick solid core types under various brand names. They seem to be better than traditional foil over chipboard...
View ArticleCutting Mirostone
A worktop I'm fitting that I thought was compact laminate is Mirostone which I believe is acrylic. Any tips on cutting, shaping and finishing this stuff?
View ArticleHow to remove Wren kitchen drawer??
Hi guys, Any help would be appreciated. How do you remove Wren drawers from the runners? See pics, I can’t find any tabs or anything that will allow them to release? Also tried lifting out but no joy....
View ArticleExtend work top
Hi guys Moved to a new place and found the base unit and worktop space inadequate. I've added another 1000mm base unit to the end of the run of the current units and want to add the worktop on top....
View ArticleKronodesign worktops
Need to choose a laminate worktop for my kitchen that I'm installing (slowly...); was considering Duropal but quite like the look of some Kronodesign / Kronospan ones that I've seen pictures of online....
View ArticleChanging hob
Hi We have recently had a new fitted kitchen and upon use realised the hob we purchased is not the right one. I wanted to upgrade to a 5 hob one but not sure whether it would be worth the hassle. Would...
View ArticleNo worktop fitters?
So I made the grave mistake of starting some DIY jobs in the house. I'm currently struggling to find laminate kitchen worktop fitters in the East end of London. All fitters want to take on a job of...
View ArticleClearance Around Island
Hi, looking for opinions on the clear space that is needed around an island to both walls and other units. Many thanks!
View ArticleExtractor ducting size - help please
Hi, My builder installed under floor ducting to run from my downdraft hood to the garden, about 7 metres. Now we're at the point of installation I'm very concerned. He has used 100mm Square section...
View ArticleSawing tips
Morning all. Does anyone have any tips for sawing finished kick boards and end panels please? They have the same covering on them as the doors and I am concerned that sawing them may cause them to chip...
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