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Topform 5mm shallow Scribe jig

I'm looking to get a shallow Scribe jig, seen the topform one for £59, any one had any experience with topform jigs, are they OK, thanks

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Zenith Compact Laminate to cabinets

I've managed to cut my Zenith Caldeira worktop and I'm using the epoxy resin supplied for the biscuits and butt joint. What's the recommended adhesive to stick the whole worktop to the base cabinets?

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kitchen renovation quality

Hello. We just got our kitchen renovated. Can I ask about your opinion about the following spotted issues? - gap between worktop upstand and wall (tiling was done before upstand on that side; upstand...

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Kitchen Shaker Doors - Upcycle

Looking for some help. The Mrs would like to up-cycle the shaker kitchen cabinet doors. The current door design is curved; she'd prefer a flat, gloss finish. What sort of finish would the wrap leave...

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Zanussi dishwasher constantly filling - ZDT24004FA

Any thoughts folks would be welcome. After putting on an intensive hot wash (rarely use this, normally on ECO) the cycle finished but with 3 beeps sounding constantly, the end of cycle light flashing...

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Is this acceptable

Hi hope I have posted in right place. The photo is of a curved kitchen worktop. The fitter says this is best anyone can do! Is this true Thanks

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Makita rp2301 centering

Just treated myself to a new makita router, Had a trend one with the uni base on, which came with the 16mm and 30mm plastic centering pins On the makita it's got a quick release for the bushes, how do...

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How far apart adjacent units to fit 600mm integrated washing machine?

Hi, I'm fitting a new kitchen. The corner unit and next ones either side of it are all good (don't you just love laser levels?). On one wall I've got to fit an integrated Washing machine. The Washing...

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Regulation for Sink near sockets

Guys, I need some advice. I've been asked to fit a kitchen but as it stands the sink faces a brick wall and there is a socket almost over the bowl. The ideal place for it (under the window) has a light...

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Bi fold door

Just installed a new layout in my utility room. The base corner unit didnt exactly go to plan. I think a custom bi fold door would be best Is there a conversion kit to turn a standard cabinet door into...

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End panel - joining together.

Hi, We had a kitchen put in and the Island width is 900 x 900mm, what I didn't know at the time was that the company do not do a 900 x 900 end panel so it means they have to cut down a 1200mm to size....

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Gaps between flooring and door corners

HI, how best can I fix this? https://imgur.com/a/IjdqY7S Thanks

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Fixing a pan hanger

Hi all, looking for a bit of advice my parents want me to install one of those pan hanger thingies, above the kitchen window in their bungalow. They’ve seen mine in my house and like the idea. They...

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Scratches on kitchen cupboard

Hi, just recently ordered a Wren kitchen and is being fitted currently. Noticed when wiping down the cupboards a few scratches (looks like Stanley knife) and a few chips too. Is there an inexpensive...

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Ikea Bracket Style - Anywhere else you can get these?

Hi, I'm building 2 alcove units, and I want to fit them to a back wall taking advantage of the play these brackets allow. Every time I drill masonry I hit a mortar joint and have to re-drill. Does...

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Worktop downturn, plinths and end panels

Hello, I'm just planning out the details of how to fit the kitchen in a couple of weeks after having ripped the old one out last week. If I decide to extend the quartz worktop so it has a downturn on...

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Removing edging from worktop?

I need to remove some edging that I've glued on with contact adhesive, it was on a square edge B&Q top, I removed the portion of edging for the butt joint with an iron, would the edging I stuck on...

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Integrated fridge from sliding hinge to fixed hinge

Hi, I've got a faulty grundig integrated frigde gkfi5050 that is setup with fixed hinge in my cabinet. I've been looking at replacing it with possibly another grundig model gkfed455 that is with...

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Painting B&Q 'slab' Doors

I'm repurposing some B&Q units in my garage. The doors are ivory and I'd like to paint them flat black, e.g. with Plastikote or some other spray paint. Any thoughts on type of paint to use? The...

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Kitchen Cabinet Hanging Rail for 'Floating' TV Unit - Strong Enough?

Hi, I recently bought a TV cabinet unit (floating wall mounted) from Wayfair - it came from Poland, easy enough to assemble but the mechanism to hang the unit is via a kitchen style wall rail, with the...

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