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hornett

hornett

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Having read a few DIY threads, thought it was time I add my own full of wonder, spelling and punctuation mistakes :)

Well my plan is to revamp the kitchen spending as little as possible, I decided to paint the doors as I have done this before and the results are not bad for the overall cost. Here are some before and after pictures:

I was stupid and never took a whole kitchen before picture so these show the difference between the bottoms ones to be done and the top ones that have been painted and had the handles changed

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A lot better, the door handles where bought off the ebay. 5.99 each in b&q. 99p with £5.75 delivery from ebay BARGAIN

You might notice the horrible blue tiles, thankfully the last owner couldn't tile and seem to not like grout as there was no grout LOL, after 5 mins it became this:

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The walls are in really good condition so to save money I am just going to paint the walls with kitchen paint but get a chrome back splash for the hob.

After sanding the walls it now looks like

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Left to do:

Paint the walls and door (tomorrow)

Next month
Replace counter top and back spash, getting that for ikea
New gas hob again from ikea
Remove tall oven unit and replace with a low 60 oven unit so the counter top can extend

Going to take a few months to do, off out to harvester as I am staving and the kitchen is a mess :)
 
I wouldn't go from a high level oven to a low level one having had both. High level is much more user friendly IME, is the extra work surface that important?
 
With regards to sanding if u mean the doors they are vaneered so not sure if I could . I might move the tall unit down and see what it looks like at the moment I need more work surface and that unit makes thw corner dark
 
Question:

I have a radiator below the boiler that I don't want. I want to box the boiler in so would like to remove it.

Anyone know if I can just drain/disconnect it and then get some blanking plugs to go on the end of the pipes??

Not bothered about the pipes still being there as they would be covered up
 
good job imo, my kitchens a mess and ive always wanted to have a go myself but the ceiling is buggered and the walls aren't true either :( it deffo needs profesional attention.
 
Very nice, I love DIY, you always have a great feeling of accomplishment after you have done a good job.
 
Well back on shift now for 4 days then a few days off to look after the little horror. So going to be painting the walls.

Think I will paint the back wall with kitchen paint and the rest with the paint pod.

Currently looking on ebay for a 5 burner hob in black that will fit in the gap I have now.

ikea has one for £199, ebay has them for less but in silver (I WANT BLACK :( )
 
Lopéz said:
I wouldn't go from a high level oven to a low level one having had both. High level is much more user friendly IME, is the extra work surface that important?
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Echo that, no way would i want a low level oven again having had both.
 
hornett said:
Question:

I have a radiator below the boiler that I don't want. I want to box the boiler in so would like to remove it.

Anyone know if I can just drain/disconnect it and then get some blanking plugs to go on the end of the pipes??

Not bothered about the pipes still being there as they would be covered up
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Hey Hornett, iam a plumber myself... basically drain it down as u said and go to a plumbing center.... and buy yourself Compression Stop ends. i wouldnt go and buy speedfit caps because i wouldnt trust them if ure gunna not be using the radiator for some time. it would be 10mm or 15mm and just cap the both ends off.... That's it really would just be a dead leg in the system wouldnt effect your heating.
 
hornett said:
Question:

I have a radiator below the boiler that I don't want. I want to box the boiler in so would like to remove it.

Anyone know if I can just drain/disconnect it and then get some blanking plugs to go on the end of the pipes??

Not bothered about the pipes still being there as they would be covered up
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Thats exactly what you do every time you turn a radiator off by its tap on the end of it :)
 
SiriusB said:
It's amazing the difference new handles and a splash of paint can make to a kitchen!
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Gone from old fashioned to modern for 99p...bargain if you ask me!

Will look totally different again once he adds a new counter, lick of paint and the splash back.

Look forward to the updates :)
 
Cheers for the replies. Going to do the radiator on the weekend and I think I will butcher the tall unit to box in the boiler. Will post a picture of the back wall of the kitchen it looks really bad.

I know there is mixed views on low level ovens but I would rather have the counter top and openness as the tall unit just looks odd where it is

Edit - thinking of getting this - http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/catalog/products/40154279

Unless I can find a cheaper one in black, think it will looks really good on a black counter top
 
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Efour2 said:
good job imo, my kitchens a mess and ive always wanted to have a go myself but the ceiling is buggered and the walls aren't true either :( it deffo needs profesional attention.
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Replacing a ceiling is very very messy but not actually that hard - if it's a normal flat ceiling it will just be plasterboard nailed to battens/joists. Depending on the size you may well be able to get the new boards (or the old boards if you decide to leave them up) skimmed for under £100 and bingo, new ceiling.

The walls in my kitchen are nowhere near straight but I still managed to fit my own kitchen ok, you just have to think as you go.
 
Lopéz said:
Replacing a ceiling is very very messy but not actually that hard - if it's a normal flat ceiling it will just be plasterboard nailed to battens/joists. Depending on the size you may well be able to get the new boards (or the old boards if you decide to leave them up) skimmed for under £100 and bingo, new ceiling.

The walls in my kitchen are nowhere near straight but I still managed to fit my own kitchen ok, you just have to think as you go.
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One of mine was built circa 1880, and as such, is very wonky. I just set all of the units slightly away from the wall to keep them true, with metal ties into the wall installed afterwards. This is then all tied in with solid wood worktops cut to match the uneven walls.

Easy peasy. :)
 
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