replacing kitchen worktop
Discussion
I know it's a 'piece of string' question but I'm after a rough idea on how much it would cost me to change kitchen worktop.
What we have at the moment is a typical new build, nice enough kitchen top but I'd like something a bit nicer, a solid wood top in B&Q caught my eye but I couldn't find a price anywhere.
Is the job simple enough that I could attempt myself or would it be better having a pro fit it?
FWIW the measurements are 3m on one side and 3m on the other.
Ta!
What we have at the moment is a typical new build, nice enough kitchen top but I'd like something a bit nicer, a solid wood top in B&Q caught my eye but I couldn't find a price anywhere.
Is the job simple enough that I could attempt myself or would it be better having a pro fit it?
FWIW the measurements are 3m on one side and 3m on the other.
Ta!
If they are two straight 3m runs, then should be a straight forward DIY job depending on whether they are tiled down to on top. Would be a case of cutting the mastic/grout to slide the new in place, making sure the new worktop is the same thickness!
If you have sinks or a hob built in, this makes it a bit more complex. The old worktop can be used as a template, but you'll need a gas man/sparky to remove and replace the appliances.
If you have sinks or a hob built in, this makes it a bit more complex. The old worktop can be used as a template, but you'll need a gas man/sparky to remove and replace the appliances.
www.withknobson.com worked for me.
Wood is not difficult but you need the right tools, eg circular saw and jigsaw, to fit it. And of course you have to put some kind of finish on to make it waterproof and stop dirt getting in the grain.
One minor caution is that it will dent and scratch if you're not careful, though personally I think it's a price worth paying. Neighbour has just spent £4K on Corian worktops and is terrified to put anything on them!
Wood is not difficult but you need the right tools, eg circular saw and jigsaw, to fit it. And of course you have to put some kind of finish on to make it waterproof and stop dirt getting in the grain.
One minor caution is that it will dent and scratch if you're not careful, though personally I think it's a price worth paying. Neighbour has just spent £4K on Corian worktops and is terrified to put anything on them!
Edited by Simpo Two on Friday 24th July 12:26
We recently put in two kitchens (different houses) and used a company to make and install the solid wood (beech in one, and oak in the other) worktops as they did all the cut-outs etc. Kitchen units were cheap rubbish from B&Q or similar, but by putting on a 40mm think quality worktop everyone who's been in a seen the kitchens (selling the houses, so lots of visitors) has been really impressed.
If you want name of the company, I'll ask other half and let you know - they were cheaper than B&Q 30mm solid wood worktops by the way, and it's all they do so very specialised.
Igg
If you want name of the company, I'll ask other half and let you know - they were cheaper than B&Q 30mm solid wood worktops by the way, and it's all they do so very specialised.
Igg
1) measure up
2) send numbers to these guys http://www.barncrest.co.uk/
3) pay them some mullah
4) rejoice when lovely new worktops arrive
2) send numbers to these guys http://www.barncrest.co.uk/
3) pay them some mullah
4) rejoice when lovely new worktops arrive
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