Kitchen plinth cut to measure

Discussion in 'Kitchen Fitters' Talk' started by Duffface, Jul 23, 2017.

  1. Duffface

    Duffface New Member

    Hi,

    I need to replace the 2 plinths in my kitchen and do not have a saw to cut to fit (need to make space for a vent too.
    Does anyone know where you can buy a white gloss plinth and get cut to measure in any of the shops like B&Q or Homebase etc etc in south west london or delivered?

    Thanks
     
  2. DIYDave.

    DIYDave. Screwfix Select

    B&Q sell high gloss white plinth in various lengths (its expensive :eek:) and many of their stores (don't think all) do offer a free timber cutting service

    They do have rules on what they cut and what they don't cut - for instance they don't cut treated timber due to the chemicals

    Best to check if they cut high gloss material, it has a tendency to chip so they may avoid it

    As for a cut out for a vent - they won't want to know about that !

    Usually done with a jigsaw. If it's a flat vent that fixes to the face of the plinth you could always just drill some say 10mm holes through plinth to aid air flow

    Other types of vent may well need an actual cut out, so ur gonna need a jigsaw ideally. Can you borrow one of a mate ?
     
  3. CraigMcK

    CraigMcK Screwfix Select

    You might get them to cut to length, but I doubt you will get them to cut a hole.

    It's probably better to either employ a local handyman or buy a jigsaw and do it yourself
     
  4. Duffface

    Duffface New Member

    Thanks, I'll check with B&Q
    The vent is the height of the plinth it would just be cutting the plinth in smaller sections rather than cutting out a shape for a vent.
     
  5. Jord86

    Jord86 Screwfix Select

    Mark the cut with a pencil line, stretch masking tape tight over the line, remark and square the line across plinth and cut with a sharp 10 teeth per inch handsaw. Peel tape off once cut is made, should be no chips or splinters.
     

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