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August 23, 2011, 14:31 »
We need a new kitchen - I'll probably just replace the units and the sink and more or less put back like for like. I can get my friend to help with the plumbing but I'm on a tight budget for the units. Anybody got a source of bargain kitchen units, nothing fancy?
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August 23, 2011, 14:59 »
If you're planning to keep much the same layout, you can keep the carcasses and just refront and re-handle the cupboard doors and drawers for a new look with perhaps a worktop too....
The carcasses are remarkably strong and resilient.
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August 23, 2011, 15:54 »
That's a good idea, thanks
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August 23, 2011, 16:37 »
I forgot to say, but as far as I know many of the builders merchants, DIY stores or kitchen and bathroom type stores available, will offer this.
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August 23, 2011, 19:38 »
If you're doing that make sure the hinge holes are at the correct spacing for the hinge brackets.
Drilling fronts accurately without the correct jigs can be a serious pain in the bottom.
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August 23, 2011, 21:50 »
Good points
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August 24, 2011, 14:41 »
If your unsure about doing the work yourself have a look around for independent carpenters, chippys they'll do the job for half the price of the DIY, kitchen stores.
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August 29, 2011, 14:58 »
I think I've convnced my mate martin to do the hard bits
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August 29, 2011, 15:53 »
That's good.
If you're going to reuse the carcasses, you shouldn't really have problems with hinge fixing point compatibility, unless your existing units are very, very old or you buy new doors from a certain Swedish outlet.
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August 29, 2011, 18:56 »
But should you want new wooden worktops, that swedish outlet is by far the best value, and has an excellent range
New doors, drawer fronts and handles, new worktops and a lick of paint on the walls and a new kitchne is yours
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August 29, 2011, 21:33 »
Thanks SSB I was a bit worried about the worktops - our current one is trendy grey but you can't make out if there's stuff on it or not
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August 30, 2011, 08:05 »
Croydon is not far from you ---- there is a store there
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August 30, 2011, 16:10 »
Edmonton, Lakeside and Wembley too.
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August 30, 2011, 23:55 »
Hells bells - a trip on the north circular.
My plan is units from Wickes and worktops from the possibly slightly right-wing Swedish outfit - but with a bargain meatball dinner while we're there.
But why aren't all the sizes compatible?
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August 31, 2011, 06:28 »
Quote from: noshed on August 30, 2011, 23:55
But why aren't all the sizes compatible?
I'm not 100% sure they're not, more of a warning that they might not be. Worktops shouldn't be a problem though, it was more a slight worry/thought door shape and hinge position.
Go on! You know how much you love the North Circ!
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