Change kitchen countertop help

Slicecbr · 27 Jul 2020

I'm looking to do some budget friendly improvements to the kitchen which includes changing the countertop, backsplash, sink/tap and door handles.

Any advice on changing the countertop? I'm thinking, buying some lengths (not sure where from yet) that I like of the same depth and thickness and potentially getting a kitchen fitter to fit these in? Or is that DIY'able with basic tools? My concern is the circa. 45 degree cuts that are needed to turn the corners, potential un-even walls and the potential to make it look bad quickly!

Also prior to getting that sorted I'd potentially take off the backsplash tiles (want to replace with subway style) and buying the tap/sink ready. I'm thinking the backsplash is more DIY'able after the new countertop is fitted.

Any advise would be great!

johnny2007 · 27 Jul 2020

Not diy unless you settle for metal joining trims.
You could possibly be able to remove the worktop without breaking tiles.
Why would you change them if on a budget?
They don't look bad, in fact, i like them, and removing tiles usually means that plaster comes off, lots of aggravation.

martin hill · 27 Jul 2020

John quite right. Kitchen looks great and the tiles are nice.

I'd be more inclined to choose a new worktop to match the current kitchen and maybe a different paint for walls and ceiling and pay someone to do the joints and cut sink hole for you. You can take the worktop off yourself.

Where the tiles meet the top scrap out the grout/sealant and gently pull the worktop forward.

The worktop and wall paint you could pull the colours from the tiles to use.

johnny2007 · 27 Jul 2020

Look inside the cabinets for worktop fixings before trying to pull it.
Unscrew all of them, including screws going from front cabinet support into worktop.
Then follow martin's advice.

freddiemercurystwin · 27 Jul 2020

I think the tiles are hideous, worst part about the kitchen. They may potentially be the most agro part of the kitchen to upgrade but the most worthwhile change IMO. It's all down to personal taste though.

Slicecbr · 27 Jul 2020

Thanks for all the replies, much appreciated.

Tiles don't look too bad in pictures, I'm not a fan and would prefer a white subway style instead - as mentioned personal preference and atleast I know their not that bad!

I dont own a worktop jig or router so depending on cost I'm going to go with a kitchen fitter to put the countertop in. I'm currently awaiting a few quotes.

Thanks for all the advice

johnny2007 · 27 Jul 2020

2 cuts = £120
Sink recess £30
£150 all in

dontbelieveawordofit · 28 Jul 2020

you can get worktops covered. jus sayin

Slicecbr · 19 Dec 2020

I have been meaning to update the thread to show what happened. Had a fitter cut and fit the countertop (£300) and I did the rest. New backsplash, sink/tap, handles, new plinth and added an additional cabinet (can't be seen from this angle). Bit of a learning curve, particularly the tiles but overall happy. The original tiles came off easy thankfully and very little problems with the plaster behind. Probably notice we had LVT laid also.

johnny2007 · 20 Dec 2020

Looks good.
A filling piece missing on the wall- left, but some people like it .

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