How hard is it to fit a new kitchen unit/s

dx052

I am looking at the kitchen right now and I know it could do with a new. I have never done it before.

(but I do have a bit of a carpentry background 20 years ago/don't ask : )

I am thinking the design part is important as well as working around the washing machine and cooker/hob is alignment,levels etc. The space is approx 15ft x 10ft and not bothered at this stage about wall units above. I know a tiler and a plumber but is this job going to cause me grief or give me satisfaction?

nickj_2

go for it , if you look in the kichen dept of ikea website they have a planner you can download , the only complicated bit is fitting the worktops , but if you've got a router and the worktop router template then it should be straight forward if you know what you're doing

bordercars

do you know anyone in the trade, look at howdens, there cupboards come assembled, meaning the most solid and true box. if you really want the worktop joints butted well in a corner hire a router and jig, but get hold of some old w.top and have a play

dx052

I don't know anyone in the trade anymore, some of the prices I have heard banded about are a bit OTT if I am honest. The shape is a rectangle with only one small wall pipe that I can see. I could copy the existing design but just with new units and eliminate some of the ones I don't really need.

amcluesent

>I know a tiler and a plumber but is this job going to cause me grief or give me satisfaction?<

It's pretty straightforward. I installed my kitchen inc. knocking up wine rack and corner unit from oak-faced chipboard using just a circular saw to fit the space available around the dishwasher and front-loader.

So long as you're handy with a jigsaw, circular saw etc. you'll be fine. Just be aware of Part P regs if you start on the electrics.

edgex

dx052 wrote: »

I don't know anyone in the trade anymore, some of the prices I have heard banded about are a bit OTT if I am honest. The shape is a rectangle with only one small wall pipe that I can see. I could copy the existing design but just with new units and eliminate some of the ones I don't really need.

only do that if the current design really works well

plan, plan, & plan again, till your certain of where you want things
imagine the room without anything in it, & start from scratch