Fitting a kitchen

andy69_2

Any tips on fitting a kitchen from anyones experiences? I am fitting my own kitchen including worktops, sink, cooker/hob/extractor fan, splashbacks, integrated fridge etc...wall units also how to cut out holes for hob and sink

THANKS!

ktuludays

i did mine this year myself.

the only bits i didn't do was the worktops as i didn't have a jig for the cuts.

they can be hired but it was cheaper to pay a joiner mate to do it than hire the jig.
holes for hob and sink can be cut using a jigsaw. just measure twice!!

the rest is quite easy. take your time and make sure the units are level before you fix to the wall. get this first step right and the rest will follow with ease.

latecomer

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latecomer

re: fitting the kitchen

We've done a couple and its fairly straight forward as far as units are concerned. Just make sure you get them lined up and level. If you have plasterboard walls I would fix a batton/strap horizontally across behind the units to screw them onto.

If you have a corner join on the worktop it might be worth getting a pro to do it as mentioned earlier.

I dont want to start a debate on Part P etc but I personally would definitely get someone in if you are doing anything with gas and possibly with electrics too unless you know what you are doing.

andy69_2

latecomer wrote: »

re: fitting the kitchen

We've done a couple and its fairly straight forward as far as units are concerned. Just make sure you get them lined up and level. If you have plasterboard walls I would fix a batton/strap horizontally across behind the units to screw them onto.

If you have a corner join on the worktop it might be worth getting a pro to do it as mentioned earlier.

I dont want to start a debate on Part P etc but I personally would definitely get someone in if you are doing anything with gas and possibly with electrics too unless you know what you are doing.

Its ok because Ive just had my electrics done, i planned all that before hand so thats all in ready to go if you understand. Also I got a corgi guy in to get my gass ready so he has the pipe their ready and when i am ready i am to ring him and he is coming in to fit the hob for me

wallbash

If you have a corner join on the worktop it might be worth getting a pro to do it as mentioned earlier.

Not a job for DIY , but I bought mine with the cuts ( does that make sense)
Made to measure worktops, bit more expensive than buying three , three metre
worktops from a shed and then getting a pro to fit them.

can be cut using a jigsaw. just measure twice!!

Only twice :eek: One of the scariest jobs in DIY history , small mistake big bill!

Fitting a kitchen , a great project , have fun.

andy69_2

Thanks, someone told me the top of the units should be 190 mil from the floor or something? its a standard height for a kitchen he was saying? does anyone know this?

wallbash

be 190 mil from the

Think you mean cms , or you are planning a kitchen in a doll's house!

But even 190 cm seems short , just measured mine at 200 plus

But my wall cupboards line up with floor standing oven housing , so never thought of exact height.

andy69_2

190 mil lol I am stupid sometimes

wallbash

Another thought, I blocked the space above wall units ( between ceiling )
That space is great for storing rubbish , but its a dust trap.

andy69_2

wallbash wrote: »

Another thought, I blocked the space above wall units ( between ceiling )
That space is great for storing rubbish , but its a dust trap.

How did you do that? Just made the wall units higher? Or used them spacers? I have some of them to fill the gaps between wall and dryer etc