FITTING A NEW KITCHEN – 5 Worktops

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I am assuming for the purpose of this post that you will be using joint strips between the worktop edges, you can of course cut a mitre joint using a router and jig but this is a task where I would use the services of a skilled joiner, these cuts have to be precise and the cost, not forgetting the wait for a replacement worktop, has in the past put me off having a go. If you are skilled and confident enough to cut a mitre joint, check first that your router has a collet big enough to take an half inch (13mm) router bit, as the 'bits' which cut to worktop depth usually as far as I am aware … [Read more...]

FITTING A NEW KITCHEN – 3 Preparation

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The first step towards fitting your new kitchen is removing the old one. Wear the appropriate safety equipment, gloves, goggles, etc. Remove all the doors, drawers and shelves first, then remove any screws that are fixing the worktop(s) to the base units. If the worktop edges are under tiles you may have to remove some, if not all of them to 'free up' the worktop. Some old kitchens have the worktop glued to the base units so the only removal solution may be a lump hammer and crowbar. The units themselves should be relatively easy to remove and come apart fairly easily, especially with … [Read more...]