Preparing for a new kitchen

copperjar

Getting a bit confused about the order I need to do things for a new kitchen. Basically have ordered the kitchen, got a fitter lined up - but that's it. Need a couple of plug sockets moving, electrics for the oven and extractor doing. Old kitchen to be removed. Walls skimmed. Fitter is doing the plumbing.

Bit worried about taking old kitchen out in enough time to get works done but ages before the new one goes in!

glasgowdan

Isn't the fitter doing the removal and organising the electrics?

moneyistooshorttomention

Don't forget alternative cooking facilities or eating out arrangements whilst the kitchen is being done

- eg buying a mini cooker or double hotplate to do temporarily.

onomatopoeia99

Have you talked to the fitter about their expectations regarding the electrics? I can tell you the order I did mine:

Remove most of the old units and worktop - just left the sink unit in place, plus freestanding gas cooker. Used a folding camping table as worktop. (I did this step)
Get electrician in to do the electrics (first fix). New circuits etc.
Get plasterer in to skim, some bonding coat also needed.
Electrician back for second fix.
Install UFH and new flooring (I did this)
Install new units, worktop, sink, appliances and plumbing. (I did this)

glasgowdan

The plumbing needs done before installing units or plastering!

Our joiner fitted all the units before our decorator plastered all the walls and tiled to the worktops.. Made sense that way.

copperjar

Thank you. Our fitter is doing the plumbing but is not arranging the electrics - I've been told what needs doing though. So electrics first and different advice on the plastering. It's a mine field this kitchen buying lark!

trailingspouse

And remember, if you're getting the walls plastered before the units are fitted, you'll need to factor in time for the plaster to dry, and also to be painted, before the units go in.

gingernut352000

Plastering messy job demo do before fitting is my preference.
Strip out
First fix electric
Plaster REMEMBERING WHERE FIRST FIX ELECS ARE IF BOARDING OVER EL NEW CEILING
Plumb and fitting, gas work
Second fix elecs
Final trim fit
Paint once plaster dry and only with a breathable paint for first year or so to ensure fully fitt

copperjar

Had an electrician come today and quote that it would take him three days work to get the electrics done! It's a pretty new house, moving a couple of sockets and installing some lights! Couldn't believe it!

moneyistooshorttomention

gingernut352000 wrote: »

Plastering messy job demo do before fitting is my preference.
Strip out
First fix electric
Plaster REMEMBERING WHERE FIRST FIX ELECS ARE IF BOARDING OVER EL NEW CEILING
Plumb and fitting, gas work
Second fix elecs
Final trim fit
Paint once plaster dry and only with a breathable paint for first year or so to ensure fully fitt

Can I ask what you mean by a "breathable" paint? I've just worked on the basis of Dulux or Dulux Kitchen & Bathroom - and have ended up with some problems with paint peeling off new plaster (though the workmen assured me the plaster had finished drying:cool:). Are this standard type of paint "breathable"?

moneyistooshorttomention

copperjar wrote: »

Had an electrician come today and quote that it would take him three days work to get the electrics done! It's a pretty new house, moving a couple of sockets and installing some lights! Couldn't believe it!

I'd be feeling more than a little dubious about that timespan as well.

I dont know - but would rather be assuming something as minor as that would be done within half a day.