I want to fit some really basic kitchen units in the garage. So I thought
I'd pop down to B&Q and get some - I've used them before and they
are prefect for jobs like this: Plain white, doors handles and plinth all
included in the box, and dirt cheap.

Just one problem - couldn't find them in B&Q, and when I asked I was
told that they no longer sold them. ;-(

Tried Homebase and Wickes but they don't sell them either - they both
have 'take away' kitchens but they aren't as basic (and cheap!) as the
stuff that B&Q used to sell.

Does anyone know if any other chains sell the kind of thing I'm looking
for? I'm guessing that it'll need to be someone local - the weight probably
makes it impractical as a mail order purchase.

Thanks,

P.

IKEA.

"Tombloke" wrote
IKEA.

Looked at their website before posting, but couldn't see any cheap all-in-one
kits (inc. plinths and door handles) like B&Q used to sell.

Could you point me to the relevant page?

P.

Paul Ockenden wrote:
I want to fit some really basic kitchen units in the garage. So I thought
I'd pop down to B&Q and get some - I've used them before and they
are prefect for jobs like this: Plain white, doors handles and plinth all
included in the box, and dirt cheap.

Just one problem - couldn't find them in B&Q, and when I asked I was
told that they no longer sold them. ;-(

Tried Homebase and Wickes but they don't sell them either - they both
have 'take away' kitchens but they aren't as basic (and cheap!) as the
stuff that B&Q used to sell.

Does anyone know if any other chains sell the kind of thing I'm looking
for? I'm guessing that it'll need to be someone local - the weight probably
makes it impractical as a mail order purchase.

Thanks,

P.

Howdens, but you need an account. Most of their stuff is preassembled,
but they do a small range of cheapo flat pack stuff (can't remember
what it's called - might be something like technik)

Otherwise find a local replacement kitchen door company. They usually
also do cheap flatpack carcasses, and will do a cheap mdf door, or for
really cheap, get a sheet of 18mm MDF cut to the right door sizes at
B+Q (remembering to knock 5mm off the nominal dimensions to allow for
opening) Works out at about £3 per door.

A

Paul Ockenden formulated on Saturday :
I want to fit some really basic kitchen units in the garage. So I thought
I'd pop down to B&Q and get some - I've used them before and they
are prefect for jobs like this: Plain white, doors handles and plinth all
included in the box, and dirt cheap.

Just one problem - couldn't find them in B&Q, and when I asked I was
told that they no longer sold them. ;-(

Tried Homebase and Wickes but they don't sell them either - they both
have 'take away' kitchens but they aren't as basic (and cheap!) as the
stuff that B&Q used to sell.

Does anyone know if any other chains sell the kind of thing I'm looking
for? I'm guessing that it'll need to be someone local - the weight probably
makes it impractical as a mail order purchase.

Is there a kitchen unit manufacturer near to you, they often have a
factory outlet where you can pick up end of line/ slightly damaged
stuff really cheap and sometimes you can leave an order with them until
something suitable turns up.

We got a complete base, sink, taps and fittings all in for £100 a few
weeks ago - good enough for the utility room we needed it for.

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i know those old b & q units well. b&q stopped sellin them a while ago
due to customer complaints. Focus do-it-all are the only people selling
such poor units these days although not at every store. Id advise a
basic Wickes one though, a bit more expensive but will last more than a
few months

Tombloke wrote:
IKEA.

Hygena. Good balance between utter crap and overpriced crap.

wrote:
Paul Ockenden wrote:
I want to fit some really basic kitchen units in the garage. So I
thought I'd pop down to B&Q and get some - I've used them before
and they are prefect for jobs like this: Plain white, doors handles
and plinth all included in the box, and dirt cheap.

Just one problem - couldn't find them in B&Q, and when I asked I
was told that they no longer sold them. ;-(

Tried Homebase and Wickes but they don't sell them either - they
both have 'take away' kitchens but they aren't as basic (and
cheap!) as the stuff that B&Q used to sell.

Does anyone know if any other chains sell the kind of thing I'm
looking for? I'm guessing that it'll need to be someone local - the
weight probably makes it impractical as a mail order purchase.

Howdens, but you need an account. Most of their stuff is
preassembled, but they do a small range of cheapo flat pack stuff
(can't remember what it's called - might be something like technik).

Yes that, the one: fitted some myself only last week. I don't know if
MFI do an equivalent, given that they are are the retail outlet of the
same company as Howdens? (IMHO it's not that hard to blag a trade
account at Howden's although probably not worth it for a one-off...
alternatively if you know anyone (tradesman?) with an account they might
be readily persuaded to order for you, given that their individual
discounts are dependent on overall order volume.

David

"Paul Ockenden" wrote in message
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Tried Homebase and Wickes but they don't sell them either - they both
have 'take away' kitchens but they aren't as basic (and cheap!) as the
stuff that B&Q used to sell.


That's odd, Wickes still list their basic takeaway kitchens on their website
http://www.wickes.co.uk/icat/kitrangeinst They do them mail order as well.

H

Harry Bloomfield verbally sodomised in
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Paul Ockenden formulated on Saturday :
I want to fit some really basic kitchen units in the garage. So I
thought I'd pop down to B&Q and get some - I've used them before and
they are prefect for jobs like this: Plain white, doors handles and
plinth all included in the box, and dirt cheap.

Just one problem - couldn't find them in B&Q, and when I asked I was
told that they no longer sold them. ;-(

Tried Homebase and Wickes but they don't sell them either - they both
have 'take away' kitchens but they aren't as basic (and cheap!) as the
stuff that B&Q used to sell.

Does anyone know if any other chains sell the kind of thing I'm looking
for? I'm guessing that it'll need to be someone local - the weight
probably makes it impractical as a mail order purchase.

Is there a kitchen unit manufacturer near to you, they often have a
factory outlet where you can pick up end of line/ slightly damaged
stuff really cheap and sometimes you can leave an order with them until
something suitable turns up.

We got a complete base, sink, taps and fittings all in for £100 a few
weeks ago - good enough for the utility room we needed it for.


Povvo.

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On Sat, 30 Dec 2006 23:27:24 -0000, "Paul Ockenden"
wrote:


I want to fit some really basic kitchen units in the garage. So I thought
I'd pop down to B&Q and get some - I've used them before and they
are prefect for jobs like this: Plain white, doors handles and plinth all
included in the box, and dirt cheap.

Just one problem - couldn't find them in B&Q, and when I asked I was
told that they no longer sold them. ;-(

Tried Homebase and Wickes but they don't sell them either - they both
have 'take away' kitchens but they aren't as basic (and cheap!) as the
stuff that B&Q used to sell.

Does anyone know if any other chains sell the kind of thing I'm looking
for? I'm guessing that it'll need to be someone local - the weight probably
makes it impractical as a mail order purchase.


Try http://www.keencost.co.uk/

North/Northeast England only.

Not plain laminated chipboard white but plain colours and quite cheap.

DG

Paul Ockenden wrote:

I want to fit some really basic kitchen units in the garage. So I thought
I'd pop down to B&Q and get some - I've used them before and they
are prefect for jobs like this: Plain white, doors handles and plinth all
included in the box, and dirt cheap.

Just one problem - couldn't find them in B&Q, and when I asked I was
told that they no longer sold them. ;-(

Tried Homebase and Wickes but they don't sell them either - they both
have 'take away' kitchens but they aren't as basic (and cheap!) as the
stuff that B&Q used to sell.

Does anyone know if any other chains sell the kind of thing I'm looking
for? I'm guessing that it'll need to be someone local - the weight probably
makes it impractical as a mail order purchase.

Thanks,

P.

Why pay? Freecycle. If matching is a must, replace all the handles &
spray the doors.


NT

I get mine from Focus, ironically owned by Wickes PLC.
You have to get the timing right though. Focus are notorious for charging
about £80 for a 1000ml wall unit, and then pretending to have a sale so that
they charge the more realistic price of £20 ish. They are quite decent
cabinets and look quite smart assuming that you can read chinese
instructions.

ikea is cheap

eric
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ikea is cheap

And it's relalvence to driving is?

eric
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"Eric " ericspamfree wrote in message
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ikea is cheap

And it's relalvence to driving is?

Dunno, what's relalvence?

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"Eric " ericspamfree wrote in message
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ikea is cheap

And it's relalvence to driving is?

IKEA drives you mad.


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"Halmyre" wrote in message
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ikea is cheap

And it's relalvence to driving is?

IKEA drives you mad.

I find it pretty good, but you really need to get clued up prior to going
in. Once you understand their system it's pretty good for certain items,
with a lot of it being really badly made cheap ****.

The best times are when there's a 35 year old 'professional' female,
heavily-caked in make-up, who screams "you mean *I* have to pick up anything
I want *myself*? A light-shade isn't that easy to carry you know."

Why was this cross-posted here?! Why did I reply? God help me...

"Halmyre" wrote in message
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In article ,
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"Eric " ericspamfree wrote in message
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ikea is cheap

And it's relalvence to driving is?

IKEA drives you mad.

ROTFL

Thanks!

Alan