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    Scribing filler panels

    My kitchen fitter has scribed filler panels for my kitchen due to uneven walls. Some look a bit gappy and some small chips are visible Pictures here https://imgur.com/a/QIHrr9M Is this the best they can look from a fitters point of view? If so how to make them look better? Caulk and paint...
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    Damp in kitchen

    Hi all. Currently exposing a brick wall to make a feature of it but have uncovered what appears to be a damp issue. Any ideas how to tackle it? Friends are suggesting rising damp but a few reputable sources online suggest it might be a myth. Floor level outside the kitchen is a little higher...
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    Can a radiator be next to the boiler?

    Hi I'd like to remodel my kitchen but would need to move the radiator to sit next to but on the same wall as the boiler. The boiler is positioned in the corner of the wall just above the kitchen counter, the radiator would ideally then be placed below (just off the floor) roughly 70cm from the...
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    Asbestos behind kitchen wall tile?

    Hello, I moved into my current house 4 years ago, the house was built in 1970's. There is a cracked tile in the kitchen and I noticed this behind it. I am worried now as the age of the house and the sort of look of this material, makes me think it is asbestos. Does anyone know if this could...
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    Kitchen wall insulation

    Hi just looking for some advice I plan on doing a kitchen refurb in my old terrace house, the kitchen is very cold in the winter so I plan on insulating it when carrying out the refurb. I am going to plant battens on the wall and then use Celotex for insulation, plant osb on top for fixing the...
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    Kitchen Fittings help

    Good afternoon all, I need some identification help if possible please. This soft close slider corner cupboard fitting has broken both on the plastic hinge and and the opposite side of the door holding rod. I need to find replacements but can't find anything similar anywhere or find a brand...
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    Spot light trouble

    Hello all I’ve got trouble with a really annoying spotlight that is my kitchen with JC number JC94198. It has been flickering for so long so finally decided to take it down and replace the bulb however it just won’t come apart. It’s got a metal rim, the bulb is inside this and on the back is a...
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    Gas pipe needs re-routing

    Hi. I currently have a copper gas pipe directed down the side of my house and into a lean-to at the back, then along the back of the house and up the wall, into my kitchen. The kitchen is in an extension and the cooker faces out at the back towards the garden. Layout wise, this makes sense for...
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    Unconventional washing machine setup

    I have recently moved into a new house which came with a fitted kitchen. The washing machine is definitley getting a bit old and potentially needs a more eco friendly replacement. The issue i am having is the unconventional set up. I am a bit worried it may cause issues in the future. I have...
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    Bungalow rewire

    Hello, I am getting a bit bogged down with detail as I always try my best to meet every best practice but I am very out of practice as I have been working outside the industry for 15yrs. All help appreciated. I am refurbishing my small 2 bed bungalow and have some questions for all the...
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    Bosch Vario Dishwasher hinge alternative?

    Hello everyone, I have seen a few threads about this issue but thought I would ask for help again, apologies in advance for the repeated query. I am in the process of refurbishing my kitchen and I have purchased a fully integrated Bosch SMV46JX00G/01. The kitchen has an 80mm high skirting and...
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    Cutting this extractor hood shorter

    Hi Guys, I'm looking at purchasing the following extractor hood (Luxair curved glass island Cooker hood 90cm black): https://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Products/CH90CVDslashISLslashBLK.html The issue I am having is that the tech info (see attached) states the drop height from the ceiling will be a...
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    Saw advice please

    Hi folks, kitchens coming tomorrow and to save on the notes I’m going to be fitting it. Although i’m going to get a professional in to do the worktop and we’ve paid a little extra to have an assembled kitchen delivered. Could anyone suggest what the best tool would be for cutting end panels...
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    What looks good with gloss white kitchen cabinets?

    Any ideas on how to make a gloss white kitchen look nice? What flooring/wall tiles/worktops goes well with it?
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    Cost of kitchen and utility refurb

    Hi, Really struggling with electrician quotes for our new kitchen. What would be a reasonable amount for the following? 30 downlighters - a lot of them are there already but need renewing and moving slightly. 3 radial circuits for 2 ovens and hob (enough room in existing consumer unit)...
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    Trying to match Kitchen Plinths

    Hey guys Me and my wife moved into a flat recently and we noticed one of the kickboards/plinths in the kitchen is missing. We are looking to replace it but struggling to find a colour match, wondering if some folks with more knowledge than us would have a better idea than we do. We really...
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    having a nightmare with howdens units!

    Quick question guys Re-fitting a kitchen for a mate with old stock Howdens base units and trying to get some made-to-measure doors. The base units are 1005mm - not 1000mm. Is this usual for Howdens? What width doors would fit on 1005 base units? Just insane - not mentioned in any of the...
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    What do we think to this brand new worktop installation?

    Hi all, Kitchen fitter coming to the end of a renovation and installation of Ikea kitchen. Generally a really good job throughout apart from the worktop! Laminate worktop that came with a nice tidy factory laminated end peice. For one worktop he cut to size and used the tidy end to join...
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    Kitchen sink not draining :(

    Hi there, I hope someone can help! The kitchen sink has stopped draining. One day it was flowing normally, the next it was almost completely blocked. Now, you run the tap for a few seconds and already you can see the water starts to collect in the sink rather than flow down the plug hole...
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    Two way switch to one way?

    Hi folks, looking for some help on what is probably a basic sparky question I have a two way switch system controlling my kitchen lights, a switch at the front kitchen door and a switch at the back door. For my new kitchen getting installed I bought one of those long vertical radiators, and...
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