Fixing cupboard

[stealthwolf]

So I've removed a disused boiler flue:

//www.diynot.com/diy/threads/capping-this-boiler-flue-vent.473285

The old boiler was sat in a kitchen cupboard. The boiler has been relocated upstairs. The cupboard is now useable for storage but I've never put together a kitchen cabinet.

This is what Im left with:





I was planning on sticking some insulation up there and then boarding up the framed hole. Any thoughts on type of wood I should use? Plywood? Chipboard? Something else?

I also plan on adding a shelf to this cupboard and one of the other cabinets. The latter has holes and pegs so just need a shelf to slot in but no idea where to go to get something that vaguely matched.

Any thoughts or suggestions would be welcome.

 

[foxhole]

Plasterboard the ceiling, can't see any cup'd?

 

[stealthwolf]

@foxhole

Apologies for the delay in replying. Photos below:

I'm struggling to find an exact match so plan to buy a bit of chipboard in the closest colour and cutting it down to size. I have a barracuda handsaw but would it be better and easier with a power tool? I was looking at jigsaws, plunge saws and circular saws. All probably overkill for just a few shelves but figured a powertool of some sort would be useful in the future.

 

[Tigercubrider]

You could add a bit of insulation on the brick wall and get some white faced hardboard cut to size for the back. The top frame just looks like 2x1 framing so could come out and again be covered with white faced hardboard. Cut some cardboard as a trial and when measuring also check the diagonals for measurement (should be the same)

Shelf wise, assuming that it is a standard size, either b&q or ikea may have carcass packs that contain ready made shelves? If not? DIY warehouse would cut a long length of the correct depth down into the width required.

 

[stealthwolf]

You could add a bit of insulation on the brick wall and get some white faced hardboard cut to size for the back. The top frame just looks like 2x1 framing so could come out and again be covered with white faced hardboard. Cut some cardboard as a trial and when measuring also check the diagonals for measurement (should be the same)

Thanks. I've already got some hardboard lying around that I was thinking of using for this. Was planning on painting it to match.

Shelf wise, assuming that it is a standard size, either b&q or ikea may have carcass packs that contain ready made shelves? If not? DIY warehouse would cut a long length of the correct depth down into the width required.

I'll go and have a look. I ordered a sample pack off DIY kitchen and although I struggled for an exact match, I was thinking of just ordering a few shelves directly from them.

 

[Tigercubrider]

Most cupboards seem to be white inside- possibly economy of design ( just change the doors) or to reflect more light . My old kitchen had off white carcasses and shelves and always looked a tad dirty

 

[stealthwolf]

Most cupboards seem to be white inside

Ours appear to be the same colour as the carcass and doors, rather than plain white.

 

[SFK]

Stealth,
My understanding is that you are looking for suitable wood sheet to put at back, on roof, and as shelves for your Kitchen Cupboard.

Most DIY sheds have "white melamine board" or Conti board on their shelves https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=c...AVeQWOjeEqL38Ae04LPADA#q=white+melamine+board
that is the same as your cupboard (but normally thinner), which you cut, iron on white edging (use knife to make square) and and slot into place.

Perhaps you could use Homebase as my local one has a cutting service (although no idea if their saw too rough for melamine board).

In your case I would remove the square of wood from the top. Measure out the size for a rectangular back panel. Put in some insulation first (to stop condensation), slide in the back panel. Measure out roof and cut square. Put white strip on front and screw up. Any shelves should be about the same size as this roof section.
sfk