1960's to now : our renovation
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Well the momentum has continued and then ground to a halt.
Floor dried overnight and ended up being reasonably level, baring in mind it was horrendous before I'm reasonably happy with it.
Managed to lay the floor in a couple of hours; highly recommend quickstep vinyl livn flooring.
The panoramic effect combined with the variation in floor colours makes it look like we have an indoor ski slope...
A better picture of it...
Then begun fitting the first run of units ... And promptly drilled straight through a power cable. Some sparks and darkness ensued.
To top it off the Sparks on holiday for 2 weeks now.
Downed tools and going to the pub instead.
Thoroughly f**ked off.
Floor dried overnight and ended up being reasonably level, baring in mind it was horrendous before I'm reasonably happy with it.
Managed to lay the floor in a couple of hours; highly recommend quickstep vinyl livn flooring.
The panoramic effect combined with the variation in floor colours makes it look like we have an indoor ski slope...
A better picture of it...
Then begun fitting the first run of units ... And promptly drilled straight through a power cable. Some sparks and darkness ensued.
To top it off the Sparks on holiday for 2 weeks now.
Downed tools and going to the pub instead.
Thoroughly f**ked off.
Fortunately I got my dates wrong the electrician managed to get round last night to repair my cock up.
Didn't charge me as he said he owed me for falling through the ceiling during the rewire.
No more work this weekend as it's the beginning of the Six Nations and that means beers in town.
Didn't charge me as he said he owed me for falling through the ceiling during the rewire.
No more work this weekend as it's the beginning of the Six Nations and that means beers in town.
Cracked on with the kitchen the last couple of days and put a substantial dent in it.
Got to learn to scribe panels tomorrow and get the end panels all buttoned up.
Be glad to get a plumber round to sort the pipework for the sink/dishwasher/washing machine as can finish that run then.
My second favourite tool after the Volvo!
Got to learn to scribe panels tomorrow and get the end panels all buttoned up.
Be glad to get a plumber round to sort the pipework for the sink/dishwasher/washing machine as can finish that run then.
My second favourite tool after the Volvo!
You know what, I feel like I'm having deja vu!
On of the electricians fell through my ceiling during the full rewire, I almost drilled through the brand new cooker feed, luckily I stopped as it didn't feel right and I just marked the insulation.
And my cordless drill was also my fav tool - I ended up with 3! If you;ve not tried one I suggest you get an impact driver. Nothing better for getting old painted in slotted screws out and drilling screws straight into wood without even trying - a bit brutal, but worth it!
On of the electricians fell through my ceiling during the full rewire, I almost drilled through the brand new cooker feed, luckily I stopped as it didn't feel right and I just marked the insulation.
And my cordless drill was also my fav tool - I ended up with 3! If you;ve not tried one I suggest you get an impact driver. Nothing better for getting old painted in slotted screws out and drilling screws straight into wood without even trying - a bit brutal, but worth it!
I've also got a 3 week old Dewalt 18v cordless... Not convinced by it, infact in think it's on it's way out already (makes a nasty clonk letting off the power).
The mighty little Makita has to be getting on for 12 years old now and despite being abused, soaked in the rain, used as a hammer and various other things a drill shouldn't be used for it runs like a dream.
An impact driver would be nice, but for a Makita they seem to be big money!
Hoping to get a decent amount done tomorrow as back to work Wednesday!
The mighty little Makita has to be getting on for 12 years old now and despite being abused, soaked in the rain, used as a hammer and various other things a drill shouldn't be used for it runs like a dream.
An impact driver would be nice, but for a Makita they seem to be big money!
Hoping to get a decent amount done tomorrow as back to work Wednesday!
croakey said:
I've also got a 3 week old Dewalt 18v cordless... Not convinced by it, infact in think it's on it's way out already (makes a nasty clonk letting off the power).
I bought a DeWalt twin set about 6 months ago. The drill does that too, think it's the electronic brake.The impact driver is AMAZING. Mine's got about 160nm torque, and the way it wallops a long, thick screw into hard timber is ridiculous.
Some Gump said:
8Ace said:
I bought a DeWalt twin set about 6 months ago. The drill does that too, think it's the electronic brake.
The impact driver is AMAZING. Mine's got about 160nm torque, and the way it wallops a long, thick screw into hard timber is ridiculous.
^ What he said.The impact driver is AMAZING. Mine's got about 160nm torque, and the way it wallops a long, thick screw into hard timber is ridiculous.
...Basically my mighty little makita doesnt do it and for that reason alone its not as good
Have managed to pull something in my back yesterday so today has been spent watching some telly before back into work this week.
Oh and the plumber has resurfaced again and is booked for next Tuesday to install the new sink etc etc
8Ace said:
croakey said:
I've also got a 3 week old Dewalt 18v cordless... Not convinced by it, infact in think it's on it's way out already (makes a nasty clonk letting off the power).
I bought a DeWalt twin set about 6 months ago. The drill does that too, think it's the electronic brake.The impact driver is AMAZING. Mine's got about 160nm torque, and the way it wallops a long, thick screw into hard timber is ridiculous.
Progress has slowed this week as I've been back at work with limited days off.
Have had to back down and order a skip as the local tip have been whinging that utilisation of the Volvo breaches their bootful of rubble per day.
The kitchen is just waiting for a carpenter to work their magic and the electrician to wire it finally.
Gravity called time on the wardrobe I broke so off it went...
... To the tip. No limit on wood so I feel like a small victory.
Had to construct some hanging rails. Off cuts of timber, a scrap banister, and a bit of pallet wood and voila.
Hoping to get the kitchen finished next couple of weeks and then can crack on with the hallway/living room
Have had to back down and order a skip as the local tip have been whinging that utilisation of the Volvo breaches their bootful of rubble per day.
The kitchen is just waiting for a carpenter to work their magic and the electrician to wire it finally.
Gravity called time on the wardrobe I broke so off it went...
... To the tip. No limit on wood so I feel like a small victory.
Had to construct some hanging rails. Off cuts of timber, a scrap banister, and a bit of pallet wood and voila.
Hoping to get the kitchen finished next couple of weeks and then can crack on with the hallway/living room
To avoid losing this into the ether i figured i best post an update of sorts.
1) Kitchen is 95% in... just needs Plinths fitting, skirting board and final coat of paint
2) New appliances take some getting use to, very impressed with the oven with things like soft close and touch screens etc. Yet to use the induction hob so unsure of whether it was a good choice or not yet.
3) Installing integrated fridge freezers is a dreadful job and one i will avoid ever again!
4) Tiles are ordered and will be a marmite choice; they should bring enough character and colour to an otherwise monotone box without being too over powering.
5) My plumber despite being reasonably priced and very OCD about detail is driving me mad with his constant disappearing acts.
Hoping that the kitchen will be 100% finished by the end of next week but will rely on me having the time to get on with it and the energy to see it through!
Looking now for undercabinet lighting which is proving to be a pain as the depth we have to play with is 30mm max... any suggestions? Have seen LED blades but at £45 per unit it is very very expensive.
1) Kitchen is 95% in... just needs Plinths fitting, skirting board and final coat of paint
2) New appliances take some getting use to, very impressed with the oven with things like soft close and touch screens etc. Yet to use the induction hob so unsure of whether it was a good choice or not yet.
3) Installing integrated fridge freezers is a dreadful job and one i will avoid ever again!
4) Tiles are ordered and will be a marmite choice; they should bring enough character and colour to an otherwise monotone box without being too over powering.
5) My plumber despite being reasonably priced and very OCD about detail is driving me mad with his constant disappearing acts.
Hoping that the kitchen will be 100% finished by the end of next week but will rely on me having the time to get on with it and the energy to see it through!
Looking now for undercabinet lighting which is proving to be a pain as the depth we have to play with is 30mm max... any suggestions? Have seen LED blades but at £45 per unit it is very very expensive.
Do you know I was just wondering how this was going. 
Nearly there and looking really good. 100% agree on the integrated fridges and freezers.
I got my led under cabinet lights from toolstation.
http://www.toolstation.com/shop/Lighting/d220/Kitc...
Nearly there and looking really good. 100% agree on the integrated fridges and freezers.
I got my led under cabinet lights from toolstation.
http://www.toolstation.com/shop/Lighting/d220/Kitc...
Chester draws said:
Do you know I was just wondering how this was going.
Nearly there and looking really good. 100% agree on the integrated fridges and freezers.
I got my led under cabinet lights from toolstation.
http://www.toolstation.com/shop/Lighting/d220/Kitc...
Are they cut to size strips with a requirement for a driver unit per cupboard (i.e one to power both top and bottom)? Nearly there and looking really good. 100% agree on the integrated fridges and freezers.
I got my led under cabinet lights from toolstation.
http://www.toolstation.com/shop/Lighting/d220/Kitc...
How did you find them price wise for the complete kitchen?
Yours is looking great, I wish mine was as finished!!!!
Set lengths, terminated with little connectors on about 1m of lead. £10 for 600mm, and £10 for a 5W driver with 4 outputs. The slim height was requirement as they have to hide behind a 22mm strip.
We only have two wall cabinets, so £40 for the "whole kitchen". I could have done it off one driver by extending the cable on the lights but went with 2 drivers.
Taken me over 6 months to get to where I am, amazing how the finishing touches make a massive difference. The plinths, end panels, pelmets, skirting, siliconing the sides of the wall cabinets etc etc.
Well worth it though, for the satisfaction and knowing how it's all been done.
We only have two wall cabinets, so £40 for the "whole kitchen". I could have done it off one driver by extending the cable on the lights but went with 2 drivers.
Taken me over 6 months to get to where I am, amazing how the finishing touches make a massive difference. The plinths, end panels, pelmets, skirting, siliconing the sides of the wall cabinets etc etc.
Well worth it though, for the satisfaction and knowing how it's all been done.
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