Victorian renovation build log
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Easier yes
Cheaper no - worked out the same price as the solid wood door DIY kitchen
They are solid wood (except the moisture proof MDF panel to stop warping) the feel of them is not reproducible in a off the shelf kichen
They weigh an absolute ton and filled an entire 7m van!
They are also made to measure and my design, I wanted an in frame look
Painting is being done with farrow and ball egg shell
- 1x coat of undercoat
- 2x coat of topcoat
Better half chose the colours - Hague Blue and Pavillion Grey
That is the utility run with faux cupboards for washer + dryer
The sink I found in the garden and is probably the original from 1869!
Cheaper no - worked out the same price as the solid wood door DIY kitchen
They are solid wood (except the moisture proof MDF panel to stop warping) the feel of them is not reproducible in a off the shelf kichen
They weigh an absolute ton and filled an entire 7m van!
They are also made to measure and my design, I wanted an in frame look
Painting is being done with farrow and ball egg shell
- 1x coat of undercoat
- 2x coat of topcoat
Better half chose the colours - Hague Blue and Pavillion Grey
That is the utility run with faux cupboards for washer + dryer
The sink I found in the garden and is probably the original from 1869!
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well that was a nightmare!!!
granite fitters came around and fitted most of the granite.
refused to do the last bit as the wall wasn't battened - they implied that would do it
but the real kick in the teeth was they unplumbed both sets of kitchen taps, unplumbed the washing machine, unplumbed the dishwasher and actually removed by double belfast sink! They left it on the floor and left the heavy double waste resting on the dishwasher water feed causing it to leak!!!!
I got hope from work to find them leaving... their response was "we aren't plumbers"
so I have no running water in the kitchen, no dishwasher, no washing machine and an expensive double sink left on my expensive floor!
absolutely fuming!
and now have to sort it out at my expense
What would you guys do???
I've sent an angry email to them and they tried to call but I actually work and take pride in my job so couldn't answer/ring back
granite fitters came around and fitted most of the granite.
refused to do the last bit as the wall wasn't battened - they implied that would do it
but the real kick in the teeth was they unplumbed both sets of kitchen taps, unplumbed the washing machine, unplumbed the dishwasher and actually removed by double belfast sink! They left it on the floor and left the heavy double waste resting on the dishwasher water feed causing it to leak!!!!
I got hope from work to find them leaving... their response was "we aren't plumbers"
so I have no running water in the kitchen, no dishwasher, no washing machine and an expensive double sink left on my expensive floor!
absolutely fuming!
and now have to sort it out at my expense
What would you guys do???
I've sent an angry email to them and they tried to call but I actually work and take pride in my job so couldn't answer/ring back
I've paid in full, its a small company with a boss and office workers
at no point was I made aware they would take a full functioning (albeit a worktop-less one!) and leave it how it was left
I'm still fuming
I would have got the worktop delayed if I'd know I'd be in this state
Spent the past 2 evenings re-installing my sink plumbing and taps, got stuck and need a trip to screwfix tomorrow though
at no point was I made aware they would take a full functioning (albeit a worktop-less one!) and leave it how it was left
I'm still fuming
I would have got the worktop delayed if I'd know I'd be in this stateSpent the past 2 evenings re-installing my sink plumbing and taps, got stuck and need a trip to screwfix tomorrow though
All separate trades.
I've been away on business, had a no show plumber today so still have no washing machine and only half the granite fitted.
They will be getting the worst review (once they finish the job)
No apology, balmed me for being inexperience in having worktops fitted, which is true. Though I have witness my parents being done about 5 years ago but they actually reconnected everything afterwards!
I've been away on business, had a no show plumber today so still have no washing machine and only half the granite fitted.
They will be getting the worst review (once they finish the job)
No apology, balmed me for being inexperience in having worktops fitted, which is true. Though I have witness my parents being done about 5 years ago but they actually reconnected everything afterwards!
Anyhooooo
On a more positive note here is the induction range in the chimney breast with shallow cupboards either side.
The surround will eventually be granite with the back tiles in white metro tiles.
The cupboard in the background has also been stripped back to pine. It's the original larder and was a must keep!
On a more positive note here is the induction range in the chimney breast with shallow cupboards either side.
The surround will eventually be granite with the back tiles in white metro tiles.
The cupboard in the background has also been stripped back to pine. It's the original larder and was a must keep!
re-fitted and plumbed in sink myself. Invested (£35) in a wet saw and started the tiling myself.
going to need the plug sockets moved up though as the granite plinth gets in the way.
Sockets are LAP 3.1a USB sockets
Having a wine rack made to fit by in the gap by the fridge.
utility as it stands.
having a cupboard made up around the boiler using a cupboard door reclaimed from elsewhere in the house that matches the larder
I've got a big American fridge freeze with ice and water thing, and the washing machine and dryer aren't built in they are just made to look like cupboards
Didn't want to close it away and lose the sense of space
I'll get some more pics up to illustrate
Didn't want to close it away and lose the sense of space
I'll get some more pics up to illustrate
Yes the utility is deeper to accommodate the full size appliances and the large sink. The gap at the side is less than 10mm, the washer needs to be levelled well to stop vibrations!
Not my first time tiling, one of the few jobs I can do, I'm very slow though!
Not my first time tiling, one of the few jobs I can do, I'm very slow though!
Quick update... Really wanted to keep the original lader as its lasted 160yrs and is huge
Over the years it has been stained several times and painted at least 6 times with a variety of lead based paints
sorry for the poor photos but its the only one I can seem to find
We got them dipped by a local company which took all but the knot sealing shellac and remnants of stain off
I then gave them a quick sand and bees wax
will hang them tomorrow when I've got a second pair of hands
Over the years it has been stained several times and painted at least 6 times with a variety of lead based paints
sorry for the poor photos but its the only one I can seem to find
We got them dipped by a local company which took all but the knot sealing shellac and remnants of stain off
I then gave them a quick sand and bees wax
will hang them tomorrow when I've got a second pair of hands
All hung, just need to fit the knobs and cups to match the kitchen
No original door furniture to salvage btw
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No original door furniture to salvage btw
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