To prepare your new cooking area layout start by taking measurements of the kitchen area. When you have completed it is worthwhile checking your measurements to save a great deal of future issues.
These are some indicate think about with your layout:-
- Generally, sinks go under a window.
- Do not place sink units or hobs too near to or on a joint in a worktop.
- To lower the amount of plumbing required, position washing machines and dishwashing machines near the sink.
- Hobs require area on either side for pan manages.
- Set up any extraction systems (read: how to install an extractor fan) on an outside wall.
- Don’t ‘box in’ any gas devices as they need good air flow for right operation and safety.
- Do not place electrical sockets or switches above hobs or cookers.
- Ensure your brand-new cooking area is practical and user-friendly.
- Wall systems and the base systems below them should be the same width, so doors and handles line up.
- Electric sockets should be at least 150mm from the finished worktop to allow room for the plug leading flex. It’s easier to tile if the socket( s) are on the tile line.
- Prior to you perform any electrical operate in the home check out the structure policies on the Government or local authority website specifically the Part P regulations and Electrical safety in the house. I am not mindful of the current guidelines it is worth checking out the newest regulations as they have been upgraded in the past.
Any gas work will need a Gas Safe registered plumbing/ engineer.
When you have actually made a list of the units required for the kitchen area don’t forget all the extras such as:.
- Cornice.
- Pelmet.
- Plinth.
- Corner post.
- Jointing package with coloured jointing substance.
- Water waste set.
- Ornamental dressed end panels to match the doors, including perhaps an extra one to use for filling any spaces, any device doors, and so on
Fitting a kitchen– Preparation.
The primary step towards your new cooking area is getting rid of the old one. Wear the appropriate safety equipment, gloves, goggles, etc
How to eliminate old kitchen cabinets and worktops.
Get rid of all the doors, drawers and shelves, then eliminate any screws that are fixing the worktop( s) to the base units. If the worktop edges are under tiles you might have to remove enough to ‘free up’ the worktop. If the there’s a worktop glued to a base system, use a lump hammer or crowbar to separate them.
The systems themselves need to be fairly easy to eliminate and must split up relatively quickly. Particularly with one’s dependable lump hammer. If the old cabinets won’t leave easily, get someone to assist you.
Watch out for concealed cable televisions and pipelines– most people will not appreciate an indoor pool!
Place all the old systems and worktops outside and out of the way. You’ll need to eliminate them in some way. So you might want to employ a skip for a couple of hours if you don’t have a van.
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