INSTRUCTIONS FOR KNOCKING THROUGH THE TAP HOLE You will need: A 10mm Pin or Centre Punch A Claw Hammer Safety Goggles & Gloves It is highly recommended that safety goggles and gloves are worn when knocking through the tap hole. Position the pin punch on the surface of the sink over the centre of the [...]
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Why DIY gifts make great gifts
Next time you buy someone a gift, why not kill two birds with one stone by buying your loved ones a gift they will enjoy that can also be used to improve your home’s appearance? Those who enjoy DIY will appreciate DIY gifts because their present will last longer than their birthday, anniversary or Christmas [...]
The benefits of having chrome taps in your home
Chrome taps have been around for nearly 100 years and are very popular in today’s modern world for a number of reasons. The popularity of chrome has spread to other uses, such as appliance handles like those found in refrigerators, lighting fixtures, expensive toys etc. One of the hardest metals in the world, chrome is [...]
How To Install An Undermount Sink
A. Using outline of the sink bowl as a template, cut out a hole in the counter in the position that you want install the sink. B. Make evenly placed holes in the underside of the counter for the screw plugs. C. Apply a generous line of silicone sealer (available from all hardware stores) around [...]
Choose kitchen flooring to suit your needs
When choosing what type of material to use on your kitchen floor, a low level of maintenance and durability are often high on the list of requirements. Other factors include ease of installation, longevity, current kitchen flooring, the height of the flooring, safety of children and the elderly who might access the kitchen, pets in [...]
Lighting to enhance your kitchen’s design
Not everyone will place an importance on lighting or expect that changing the lighting of an area will make much difference to a room, but in reality, lighting often forms a big part of interior design. A good lighting scheme can improve a room’s design and make it more aesthetically pleasing. In kitchen design, lighting [...]
How To Use The Fixing Clips For Installing Our Sinks
Here are diagrams showing how to use the fixing clips that we provide with our various sinks.
Maintain A Good Swivel Action On Kitchen and Bathroom Taps
Most kitchen taps and some bathroom taps feature convenient swivel spouts. These taps usually have rubber orings and a nylon bush in the spout for water seal and swivel action. To maintain good spout swivel action try the following: – Turn off the water supply to the tap – remove the spout (normally held in [...]
More on worktop surfaces – what works best in your kitchen?
Your worktop surface is a big part of your kitchen design and with so many choices available these days, different materials can create different looks in your kitchen. The various materials range in price and how much maintenance is needed. They also each have their advantages and disadvantages. Most of the materials come in a [...]
Thinking about kitchen design
The kitchen often receives the most traffic in the house, whether you’re eating a meal there, making a guest a cup of coffee or just talking to your family or friends. If you make meals for your family, you’ll spend even more time in the kitchen, so it’s important that you and your guests feel [...]
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How To Install A Kitchen Mixer Tap
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How To Install A Bathroom Basin Mixer Tap
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Why DIY gifts make great gifts
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