"Lamb" wrote in message
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Everyone has their opinions about the differences in quality/cost ratio
between B&Q/Wickes, Kitchen Direct (middle of the market) and Poggenpohl
(top), but what actually is the difference between the B&Q type and say a
KItchens Direct. They have all thi stuff about quality of the carcase and
materials but is this really so important? They have 95% density boards
and
claim that B&Q has 55% density. Does it really matter or not? Will a
heavy
door end up falliing off a B&Q cabinet if it puts strain on the carcase?

MY original view is that its how well the kitchen is installed and
carcases
assmebled that matters and not what material the carcase is made of, but
this is probably wrong.

Any tips on where I can buy units which will be best performance/price
ratio. I want a kitchen to last 10 years and had been thinking of a
B&Q/Wickes level spend and getting good quality doors on a standard
carcaase. Is there any good alternative or would these be good enough.

I've used mid price range B&Q uints in two kitchens and have had no reason
to regret the choice. The current kitchen is about 7 years old and nothing
has broken / looks tatty yet.

Colin Bignell