[quote=The Natural Philosopher] wrote:

Haven't posted for a while, but I just wanted to say thank you to the
group for the help in fitting my kitchen. I raised questions on beams,
gas pipes, electrics, damp, drilling holes in ceiling for downlighters
and tiling. Along with the answers I received and generally keeping up
to date with the group I have learnt a tremendous amount and I am sure
I have saved a lot of money and done a better job.

I finally finished the kitchen this weekend, with a tiny bit of
painting and the edging of the units with stick on wood effect stuff.
It's only taken 18months, which of course has not impressed SWMBO! (Has
anyone taken longer? I'm sure I'm not alone)
If you are interested here are some during and after pictures. One
thing I learnt, is to make sure you take pictures before you start,
rather than 2 weeks into the job.

http://tinyurl.com/a2tv9
http://tinyurl.com/e26tu
http://tinyurl.com/bqehd
http://tinyurl.com/aqk9g

I bought the kitchen from Wickes and was very impressed with the
quality and service. Everything was included in the original order and
it arrived on time. I also phoned up for some plinth clips 13 months
after placing the order and they sent more immediately, no questions
asked.


That is horribly spooky as i am just finishing the same job and the units , worktop and tiles look very similar! You also put the dishwasher at the end of a run. I got my units from Ikea and bought off the website a dishwasher "unit". (actually it was just for the door but you have a look!)
Put all the units in , doors on and started ordering appliances. Realised all dishwashers are free standing so i have a unit that has to come out. Not difficult but my wife did not want any overhang of the worktop so now i have a 60 cm gap and no room for an end panel to finish the run as the dishwasher will be flush with the end of the worktop.
All i can think is to avoid ripping out the sink and getting new top is to shuffle top along and gain a few mm. and prop up with an end panel. Bugger!

Freddy