Search results

Hmmm was about to say "great thanks that's what I'll do" when I just realised it would mean the end panel sitting on floorboards for most of its length but then finished-floor which goes just under the plinth. So I'd need to notch under the endpanel when fitting the finished floor at the end.

Thanks a lot for quick answer but if I did that wouldn't it look like this? Maybe that's ok though? https://community.screwfix.com/threads/kickboard.194155/

Hello All My kitchen run has a dishwasher next to an under-worktop oven. Inbetween I'd planned to put an end panel to support the worktop. I'd read on here (e.g. the below thread) that this end panel should be be brought out flush with the cabinet doors. Makes sense I think. But how to get the...

I wonder if the kind and knowledgeable folk on this thread might have a view on this? I received a solid laminate jig for about £55 that I was planning to use to cut the dogbone holes. It arrived cracked so I'm obviously in the process of sending it back. It gave me a slightly cheeky thought...

Well as per the pics I think thats done (covered in laminate underlay). If it all goes pair shaped (literally in this case!) I shan't be blaming anyone except myself. I know the advice has been given in good faith. If in a couple of months you've got a few minutes I might tap you for some info...

Thanks again Notch. I've just read this paragraph in the same guide. I'm totally confused now ! How can they say leave it packed but also say it must be oiled immediately? We recommend that all worktops are oiled immediately upon receipt. Installation should be carried out as soon as possible...

Firstly many thanks indeed for the helpful replies. The person from worktops express on ebay said this: "Regarding the storage of the worktops we would recommending oiling these if they are being left prior to installation especially during the winter as if these arent sealed properly the...

Hello Everyone 2 hardwood worktops arrived yesterday wrapped in a thick clingfilm type thing but a few small holes (inch or so) in places. Its not been oiled and has been left in the room where it will be installed on batons off the floor. My question is should I remove all the film and oil...

Hi. Thanks for that but unfortunately none of the MIs mention windows. I was thinking to treat the window sill as if it was a combustible cupboard for the purposes of the instructions?

Hello All Current plan for kitchen has closest edge of induction hob about 50mm away from the window. Window currently has wooden sill and we'd plan to put (probably combustible) blinds covering the window. Some of the manufacturer installation instructions state its ok to have a tall cupboard...

Thanks J&K - I've read a lot of your posts and like them. I've already started and am about half way through now - did use 35 screws per board, D4 glue at the joinsts and pinkgrip on the joists. Seems pretty solid so far but tends to be gaps of around up to 1mm (maybe 2mm worse case?) at the...

Thanks for that. Just to check I've got it right. You said to use 2 or 3 screws between the corners. So if I used 3 then that would be 5 in total along that joist. So for a 2400mmx600mm board with joists at 400mm centres, I'd be crossing 7 joists so I would be using 35 screws per full board...

Hello All Maybe this is a silly or obvious question to some but its not to me. Fitting new t+g chipboard flooring with the 600mm edges finishing on a joist. If I'm say going to use 3 screws per joist, should I double that to 6 at the edge so that I screw down both boards? Or is it enough to...

Thanks for taking the time. I stupidly hadn't considered that. The rsj is a bit of a beast and sits on its own brick piers etc - what you say must be right. I didn't really notice bounciness but I seem to recall if I stamped in one corner of the room, tables on same or other joists might vibrate...

Hello All I'm replacing the floor in a room above the garage and right now the joists are now exposed from above. Joists are 195x47 at 400mm spacings. It was installed in the late 80s early 90s. The span is around 5.3M which would appear to well exceed what is permitted. There is no sag but if...

That was one of the most informative answers I've had for a long time. Thank you very much.

Some folk on the internet talk about using up to 30 screws per board. (e.g. https://www.carpentry-tips-and-tricks.com/lay-chipboard-flooring.html) A major manufacturer seems to be saying use just 5 screws for boards not at the edge of the room...

Hi All Planning for a new kitchen and want a couple of freestanding units. It is proving much harder than I thought to get the dimensions. Yes you can get the WxHxD but on a dishwasher for example there is often a small service gap at the back and bottom. Can't seem to find any dimesioned...

Yes I appreciated that Nige - hence my thanks. The corner in question is about as sheltered as can be. I went up there to check it during the recent flash rain and most of the tiles were dry and certainly the gap at the edge was bone dry. It had had no flashing for about 30 years and no...

Yes, because the first answer I got didn't really help me much so I did some more research elsewhere and got a better answer.