Ben

On Sat, 28 Jul 2007 09:46:53 GMT, darsy <darsy@sticky.co.uk> wrote:

>so, I know a few people on here have fitted kitchens recently (or
>where about to but the units were flooded or some other lame excuse)
>
>I have a kitchen that doesn't need replacing as such - I'm perfectly
>happy with the carcases/doors etc., but the worktop is pretty
>gruesome.
>
>Any pointers for how difficult a job it is to replace the worksurfaces
>and sink/taps only?
>
>I presume it's just a matter of unscrewing the old bits and cutting
>new ones to fit - or am I missing something?
>
>Tools I reckon I need: circular saw, jigsaw, drill, screwdriver,
>wrench - anything else?
>
>The joins between the current worksurface are actually very well done,
>and I'd like to try and get as professional-looking a finish on the
>new one as possible - any tips for cutting worksurface-sized things to
>make sure they fit well?

Get a man in. Seriously.

I've just done it and I won't be doing it again. Laminate worksurface
is a tough bastard to cut. Using a handsaw it takes ages and if you
use a jigsaw you need a very good one but it's hard to keep a straight
line.

Getting the mitre joints right requires a jig and a router.

You're likely to get someone to fit it for under a couple of hundred.
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