Replacement Kitchen Doors
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This is one very sad question, but has anyone had there kitchen unit doors replaced by a decent company in the South. Ater buying our new house we had planned to get the kitchen ripped out and fully replaced as well as the rest of the work around the house, but we have had some news which will seriously reduce our disposable income for about 18-20 years!!!! So I have decided the kitchen only needs new doors, any help appreciated
Cheers
DAVE
>> Edited by spdpug98 on Thursday 23 February 21:59
>> Edited by spdpug98 on Thursday 23 February 22:04
Cheers
DAVE
>> Edited by spdpug98 on Thursday 23 February 21:59
>> Edited by spdpug98 on Thursday 23 February 22:04
I tried this one, without success - all I got were negatives,. our doors were the worng size, wrong shape etc!
In the end, I went to Homebase and bought 2 tins of "kitchen cupboard paint" and painted all the doors - the result is fantastic, they did need a coat of clear varnish to stop any chips - I think the answer is , as long as you're happy with the general design of the doors, paint them to suit your taste!
In the end, I went to Homebase and bought 2 tins of "kitchen cupboard paint" and painted all the doors - the result is fantastic, they did need a coat of clear varnish to stop any chips - I think the answer is , as long as you're happy with the general design of the doors, paint them to suit your taste!
Dave,
Depends on the kitchen. I looked into this a few years ago although no-one replied to my queries so we replaced the whole kitchen!
If it is relatively new and standard then B&Q sell doors separately from the carcasses. There are only about 4 choices of style but very cheap. Approx. £20 a door and you could fit them yourselves. Also do the drawers, etc.
Hope this helps.
Alasdair
Depends on the kitchen. I looked into this a few years ago although no-one replied to my queries so we replaced the whole kitchen!
If it is relatively new and standard then B&Q sell doors separately from the carcasses. There are only about 4 choices of style but very cheap. Approx. £20 a door and you could fit them yourselves. Also do the drawers, etc.
Hope this helps.
Alasdair
That paint is actually really good - much better than you'd think...
I looked into this, last year: Cupboards by most manufacturers are actually a uniform standard size - except for [wait for it.............] IKEA!
So yes you can get doors from B&Q and they will probably fit, although the hinges may need to be repositioned.
However, in my case the missus insisted that she didn't like any kitchens except the [wait for it...............] IKEA ONES!
So I ended up ripping out a high quality [but slight dated] nearly new kitchen and replacing it with Swedish chipboard tat.....although the drawers are good.
Take some measurments and have a look round the DIY places.
I looked into this, last year: Cupboards by most manufacturers are actually a uniform standard size - except for [wait for it.............] IKEA!
So yes you can get doors from B&Q and they will probably fit, although the hinges may need to be repositioned.
However, in my case the missus insisted that she didn't like any kitchens except the [wait for it...............] IKEA ONES!
So I ended up ripping out a high quality [but slight dated] nearly new kitchen and replacing it with Swedish chipboard tat.....although the drawers are good.
Take some measurments and have a look round the DIY places.
my previous neighbours employed these folk...
www.individuallymade.com/doorsaboutus.html
have no idea of the cost but looks quite fancy.
fido said:
my previous neighbours employed these folk...
www.individuallymade.com/doorsaboutus.html
have no idea of the cost but looks quite fancy.
Looks good, will try and contact them later on
Our company is based in Lambourn in Berkshire. Although we mostly do complete kitchens we do from time to time make, paint and fit replacement doors in the painted Shaker style.
We refer to these jobs as revamps, and often include new worktops etc. Average price including fitting is £60 per door and £30 per drawer front. Very big doors, such as on fridge freezers, are £80 each
We cover a radius of 50 miles from Lambourn
www.elliottwoodcraft.co.uk
We refer to these jobs as revamps, and often include new worktops etc. Average price including fitting is £60 per door and £30 per drawer front. Very big doors, such as on fridge freezers, are £80 each
We cover a radius of 50 miles from Lambourn
www.elliottwoodcraft.co.uk
My parents have just swapped their cupboard doors and draw mechanisms
They bought the bits from MFI and then had a carpenter fit them - the end result is brilliant. Was quite tricky to do the end carousel units but apart from that you could probably manage it yourself if you are handy with the tools.
They also had a quote from a company (can't remember name) that advertised in the Sunday papers - Quote was more than double and there is no way they would have sorted the carousel units - they would have been wanting more money come bill time. The MFI price also included a new built in dishwasher which this didn't.
And when the say if you sign now we can give you a 40% discount you know they are taking the pi55 - I’d love to make a 40% profit on top of what must make them money!
Definitely do some research...
Painting is an option - there are some pretty new 2 part paints which make a really nice job - an awful lot of work though to make it look good.
They bought the bits from MFI and then had a carpenter fit them - the end result is brilliant. Was quite tricky to do the end carousel units but apart from that you could probably manage it yourself if you are handy with the tools.
They also had a quote from a company (can't remember name) that advertised in the Sunday papers - Quote was more than double and there is no way they would have sorted the carousel units - they would have been wanting more money come bill time. The MFI price also included a new built in dishwasher which this didn't.
And when the say if you sign now we can give you a 40% discount you know they are taking the pi55 - I’d love to make a 40% profit on top of what must make them money!
Definitely do some research...
Painting is an option - there are some pretty new 2 part paints which make a really nice job - an awful lot of work though to make it look good.
LONEWOLF said:
1st Choice Doors & Fittings Ltd
024 7636 8454
Unit 9b Brindley Rd
Coventry, CV7 9EP
Used this company they are very good just not sure that they will cover your area but give them a call ask for Kim or Jase
They managed to save me a fortune on my Kitchen
Good Luck
Cheers, I gave them a call, but they don't come as far down as Southampton
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