Just fitting some cheap kitchen wall units. The interior had short rows
of holes to receive shelf supports (the little 5mm round ones). I have
extended the range of options by drilling some extra holes. But they are
somewhat ugly. (The originals as much as the ones I carefully added!)

In the kit we got a very few horrible white plastic things for blanking
other holes in the carcases. Are there any relatively nice ones
available? Ideally white or chrome - just not cheap semi-translucent
polythene like those supplied. More than happy to search but I can't
think what they are called and haven't found any yet. Failing that - any
good ideas how to make the holes less obvious?

--
Rod

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onset.
Although common it frequently goes undiagnosed.
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Rod wrote:
Just fitting some cheap kitchen wall units. The interior had short rows
of holes to receive shelf supports (the little 5mm round ones). I have
extended the range of options by drilling some extra holes. But they are
somewhat ugly. (The originals as much as the ones I carefully added!)

In the kit we got a very few horrible white plastic things for blanking
other holes in the carcases. Are there any relatively nice ones
available? Ideally white or chrome - just not cheap semi-translucent
polythene like those supplied. More than happy to search but I can't
think what they are called and haven't found any yet. Failing that - any
good ideas how to make the holes less obvious?

I can't say they worry me unduly given that they are functional as
opposed to, say, damage, and are inside the cupboard.

If the insides are white, silicone sealant does a fair job of at least
taking the eye away from holes.

David

Rod wrote:

Just fitting some cheap kitchen wall units. The interior had short rows
of holes to receive shelf supports (the little 5mm round ones). I have
extended the range of options by drilling some extra holes. But they are
somewhat ugly. (The originals as much as the ones I carefully added!)

In the kit we got a very few horrible white plastic things for blanking
other holes in the carcases. Are there any relatively nice ones
available? Ideally white or chrome - just not cheap semi-translucent
polythene like those supplied. More than happy to search but I can't
think what they are called and haven't found any yet. Failing that - any
good ideas how to make the holes less obvious?

I think the term you are looking for is "hole plug". Google
seems to have several US suppliers, but in the UK they are a bit
more elusive.

You might also find something under "screw cap", but most of them
actually need a screw present.

Chris
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Chris J Dixon Nottingham UK


Have dancing shoes, will ceilidh.

Lobster wrote:
Rod wrote:
Just fitting some cheap kitchen wall units. The interior had short
rows of holes to receive shelf supports (the little 5mm round ones). I
have extended the range of options by drilling some extra holes. But
they are somewhat ugly. (The originals as much as the ones I carefully
added!)

In the kit we got a very few horrible white plastic things for
blanking other holes in the carcases. Are there any relatively nice
ones available? Ideally white or chrome - just not cheap
semi-translucent polythene like those supplied. More than happy to
search but I can't think what they are called and haven't found any
yet. Failing that - any good ideas how to make the holes less obvious?

I can't say they worry me unduly given that they are functional as
opposed to, say, damage, and are inside the cupboard.

If the insides are white, silicone sealant does a fair job of at least
taking the eye away from holes.


I thought of that (actually have a tube of white Trend worktop sealant
which does a good job) - but I want to be able to move a shelf at a
moment's notice. As does partner.

The holes would be fine if in a decent wood - but they show up ever so
strongly against the white melamine surface.

--
Rod

Hypothyroidism is a seriously debilitating condition with an insidious
onset.
Although common it frequently goes undiagnosed.
www.thyromind.info www.thyroiduk.org www.altsupportthyroid.org

On Wed, 19 Mar 2008 23:14:41 +0000, Rod wrote:

Just fitting some cheap kitchen wall units. The interior had short rows
of holes to receive shelf supports (the little 5mm round ones). I have
extended the range of options by drilling some extra holes. But they are
somewhat ugly. (The originals as much as the ones I carefully added!)

In the kit we got a very few horrible white plastic things for blanking
other holes in the carcases. Are there any relatively nice ones
available? Ideally white or chrome - just not cheap semi-translucent
polythene like those supplied. More than happy to search but I can't
think what they are called and haven't found any yet. Failing that - any
good ideas how to make the holes less obvious?

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Try googling for 'blanking plugs' - there's plenty of choice. A more
practical idea would be a strip of tape which could be removed / replaced
if you change the position of the shelves.

Cic.
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Using Ubuntu Linux
Windows shown the door
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On 20 Mar, 08:08, Rod wrote:
Lobster wrote:
Rod wrote:
Just fitting some cheap kitchen wall units. The interior had short
rows of holes to receive shelf supports (the little 5mm round ones). I
have extended the range of options by drilling some extra holes. But
they are somewhat ugly. (The originals as much as the ones I carefully
added!)

In the kit we got a very few horrible white plastic things for
blanking other holes in the carcases. Are there any relatively nice
ones available? Ideally white or chrome - just not cheap
semi-translucent polythene like those supplied. More than happy to
search but I can't think what they are called and haven't found any
yet. Failing that - any good ideas how to make the holes less obvious?

I can't say they worry me unduly given that they are functional as
opposed to, say, damage, and are inside the cupboard.

If the insides are white, silicone sealant does a fair job of at least
taking the eye away from holes.

I thought of that (actually have a tube of white Trend worktop sealant
which does a good job) - but I want to be able to move a shelf at a
moment's notice. As does partner.

The holes would be fine if in a decent wood - but they show up ever so
strongly against the white melamine surface.

--
Rod

Hypothyroidism is a seriously debilitating condition with an insidious
onset.
Although common it frequently goes undiagnosed.
www.thyromind.info www.thyroiduk.org www.altsupportthyroid.org

Just paint the insides of the holes white ! That may be enough to calm
your eye !
Simon.

On 20 Mar, 00:14, Rod wrote:
Just fitting some cheap kitchen wall units. The interior had short rows
of holes to receive shelf supports (the little 5mm round ones). I have
extended the range of options by drilling some extra holes. But they are
somewhat ugly. (The originals as much as the ones I carefully added!)

In the kit we got a very few horrible white plastic things for blanking
other holes in the carcases. Are there any relatively nice ones
available? Ideally white or chrome - just not cheap semi-translucent
polythene like those supplied. More than happy to search but I can't
think what they are called and haven't found any yet. Failing that - any
good ideas how to make the holes less obvious?

--
Rod

Hypothyroidism is a seriously debilitating condition with an insidious
onset.
Although common it frequently goes undiagnosed.
www.thyromind.info www.thyroiduk.org www.altsupportthyroid.org

How about rivets? A model shop should have a range. Alternatively,
eyelets (as on shoelace holes) would cover the ragged edges but may
not be long enough to stay in. Indeed, IME blanking plugs in kitchen
cupboards tend to work loose and/or be knocked out and in time you're
back to a row of holes. You might do better with something threaded,
e.g. a short pan-head screw like a self-tapper.

Chris

sm_jamieson wrote:
On 20 Mar, 08:08, Rod wrote:
Lobster wrote:
Rod wrote:
Just fitting some cheap kitchen wall units. The interior had short
rows of holes to receive shelf supports (the little 5mm round ones). I
have extended the range of options by drilling some extra holes. But
they are somewhat ugly. (The originals as much as the ones I carefully
added!)
In the kit we got a very few horrible white plastic things for
blanking other holes in the carcases. Are there any relatively nice
ones available? Ideally white or chrome - just not cheap
semi-translucent polythene like those supplied. More than happy to
search but I can't think what they are called and haven't found any
yet. Failing that - any good ideas how to make the holes less obvious?
I can't say they worry me unduly given that they are functional as
opposed to, say, damage, and are inside the cupboard.
If the insides are white, silicone sealant does a fair job of at least
taking the eye away from holes.
I thought of that (actually have a tube of white Trend worktop sealant
which does a good job) - but I want to be able to move a shelf at a
moment's notice. As does partner.

The holes would be fine if in a decent wood - but they show up ever so
strongly against the white melamine surface.

--
Rod

Hypothyroidism is a seriously debilitating condition with an insidious
onset.
Although common it frequently goes undiagnosed.
www.thyromind.info www.thyroiduk.org www.altsupportthyroid.org

Just paint the insides of the holes white ! That may be enough to calm
your eye !
Simon.

Good idea - I had started down that route (in my thinking) and I might
end up with that!

--
Rod

Hypothyroidism is a seriously debilitating condition with an insidious
onset.
Although common it frequently goes undiagnosed.
www.thyromind.info www.thyroiduk.org www.altsupportthyroid.org

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Good idea - I had started down that route (in my thinking) and I might end
up with that!

Good God man, do this! Open cupboard, remove cup/plate/tin of beans etc.
close cupboard, forget about it. If that is the only concern in your life I
want to live in your world!

John

On Mar 19, 11:14*pm, Rod wrote:
Just fitting some cheap kitchen wall units. The interior had short rows
of holes to receive shelf supports (the little 5mm round ones). I have
extended the range of options by drilling some extra holes. But they are
somewhat ugly. (The originals as much as the ones I carefully added!)

In the kit we got a very few horrible white plastic things for blanking
other holes in the carcases. Are there any relatively nice ones
available? Ideally white or chrome - just not cheap semi-translucent
polythene like those supplied. More than happy to search but I can't
think what they are called and haven't found any yet. Failing that - any
good ideas how to make the holes less obvious?

My kids called them "plopper stoppers" for some reason. You can get a
big bag (100?) from the B&Q kitchen section, at least that's where I
got mine, form one of the larger wharehouse branches..

MBQ

Rod wrote:
Just fitting some cheap kitchen wall units. The interior had short rows
of holes to receive shelf supports (the little 5mm round ones). I have
extended the range of options by drilling some extra holes. But they are
somewhat ugly. (The originals as much as the ones I carefully added!)

In the kit we got a very few horrible white plastic things for blanking
other holes in the carcases. Are there any relatively nice ones
available? Ideally white or chrome - just not cheap semi-translucent
polythene like those supplied. More than happy to search but I can't
think what they are called and haven't found any yet. Failing that - any
good ideas how to make the holes less obvious?

Thanks for the ideas - I think the Rolls-Royce answer is probably these:

http://www.isaaclord.co.uk/productDetail.aspx?product=165&subCat=000

But a) relatively expensive and b) quite a lot of work to drill out all
the holes to the larger size.

Will have a look in B&Q - unfortunately local one is not a Warehouse.

I did look for 'blanking plugs' but whatever else I tried I got tons of
inappropriate hits (e.g. engineering).

--
Rod

Hypothyroidism is a seriously debilitating condition with an insidious
onset.
Although common it frequently goes undiagnosed.
www.thyromind.info www.thyroiduk.org www.altsupportthyroid.org