In 2009 I installed a complete Ikea Faktum System kitchen....I now find I
need new doors on most of the units.....went to Ikea tody and found all
their base and wall units are now 800mm high instead of the old 700mm
hight...*******S!......does anybody know if any place can supplt new door
fronts that will fit ?

"I hate Ikea" wrote in message
...
In 2009 I installed a complete Ikea Faktum System kitchen....I now find I
need new doors on most of the units.....went to Ikea tody and found all
their base and wall units are now 800mm high instead of the old 700mm
hight...*******S!......does anybody know if any place can supplt new door
fronts that will fit ?

Ouch a kitchen that only lasts 8 years

I think I'd be looking for another supplier

tim

"tim..." wrote in message
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"I hate Ikea" wrote in message
...
In 2009 I installed a complete Ikea Faktum System kitchen....I now find I
need new doors on most of the units.....went to Ikea tody and found all
their base and wall units are now 800mm high instead of the old 700mm
hight...*******S!......does anybody know if any place can supplt new door
fronts that will fit ?

Ouch a kitchen that only lasts 8 years

I think I'd be looking for another supplier

tim



ikea crap ....

On 14/11/2017 15:52, I hate Ikea wrote:
In 2009 I installed a complete Ikea Faktum System kitchen....I now find I
need new doors on most of the units.....went to Ikea tody and found all
their base and wall units are now 800mm high instead of the old 700mm
hight...*******S!......does anybody know if any place can supplt new door
fronts that will fit ?


These people advertise regularly round here but I have not used them and
I don't know anyone who has used them.

I have no doubt that they "can" supply you with doors but I don't know
at what cost.

https://www.dreamdoors.co.uk/locatio...BoCFSkQAvD_BwE

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On Tuesday, 14 November 2017 15:52:27 UTC, I hate Ikea wrote:
In 2009 I installed a complete Ikea Faktum System kitchen....I now find I
need new doors on most of the units.....went to Ikea tody and found all
their base and wall units are now 800mm high instead of the old 700mm
hight...*******S!......does anybody know if any place can supplt new door
fronts that will fit ?

I presume they're a shape that can't readily be trimmed.


NT

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On Tuesday, 14 November 2017 15:52:27 UTC, I hate Ikea wrote:
In 2009 I installed a complete Ikea Faktum System kitchen....I now find I
need new doors on most of the units.....went to Ikea tody and found all
their base and wall units are now 800mm high instead of the old 700mm
hight...*******S!......does anybody know if any place can supplt new door
fronts that will fit ?

I presume they're a shape that can't readily be trimmed.


NT

yes they can't..

"Chris B" wrote in message
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On 14/11/2017 15:52, I hate Ikea wrote:
In 2009 I installed a complete Ikea Faktum System kitchen....I now find I
need new doors on most of the units.....went to Ikea tody and found all
their base and wall units are now 800mm high instead of the old 700mm
hight...*******S!......does anybody know if any place can supplt new door
fronts that will fit ?


These people advertise regularly round here but I have not used them and I
don't know anyone who has used them.

I have no doubt that they "can" supply you with doors but I don't know at
what cost.

https://www.dreamdoors.co.uk/locatio...BoCFSkQAvD_BwE

too far away..thanks anyway ...

replying to I hate Ikea, Iggy wrote:
I presume they blew-out because of abuse and improper use...I've never seen
the stuff destroy itself and have many examples of items 2 and 3-times as old
that are perfectly solid. But, Chris B's got it right, there are plenty of
Door and Drawer Front companies out there.

You can also drill-out the entire hinge attachment area to glue-in real wood
for re-drilling. Or, you can spin or flip, patch and re-drill them to double
their life. Once re-situated you can even glue the hinge cups and wings in. A
step further would be to drill the sides of the cups and install nails with a
nail-set.

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On Tuesday, 14 November 2017 21:44:07 UTC, Iggy wrote:
replying to I hate Ikea, Iggy wrote:
I presume they blew-out because of abuse and improper use...I've never seen
the stuff destroy itself and have many examples of items 2 and 3-times as old
that are perfectly solid. But, Chris B's got it right, there are plenty of
Door and Drawer Front companies out there.

You can also drill-out the entire hinge attachment area to glue-in real wood
for re-drilling. Or, you can spin or flip, patch and re-drill them to double
their life. Once re-situated you can even glue the hinge cups and wings in. A
step further would be to drill the sides of the cups and install nails with a
nail-set.

In the end he either has the equipment to do what he needs or doesn't. So far he's yet to even bother telling us how the doors are constructed.

replying to I hate Ikea, Iggy wrote:
Check with Ikea, your cabinets may still be under warranty. See the current
Guarantee here
http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/customer-s...n-information/

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"Iggy" m wrote in message
...
replying to I hate Ikea, Iggy wrote:
Check with Ikea, your cabinets may still be under warranty. See the
current
Guarantee here
http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/customer-s...n-information/

I thought the guarantee didn't apply to cabinet doors .....

On 14/11/2017 16:47, tim... wrote:


"I hate Ikea" wrote in message
...
In 2009 I installed a complete Ikea Faktum System kitchen....I now
find I need new doors on most of the units.....went to Ikea tody and
found all their base and wall units are now 800mm high instead of the
old 700mm hight...*******S!......does anybody know if any place can
supplt new door fronts that will fit ?

Ouch a kitchen that only lasts 8 years

I think I'd be looking for another supplier

tim



Buy cheap/poor quality and you live to regret it. The kitchen we
replaced must have been 20 years old but it was still in good condition,
just 'dated'. Someone short on cash took it and reused it- I expect they
will get another decade plus out of it. It was a Roseby - I assume the
previous owners had fitted it. I swapped some of the units around when
we bought the house then we changed it about 8 years ago. The
replacement still looks new.

As for Jim's problem, there is a company that makes doors to order for
those trying to do things on the cheap and use old units. They advertise
in various national newspapers. I've not used them but I heard someone
mention them on 80m. They will even 'copy' an existing door to replace a
damaged one- that was the discussion on 80m.

Possibly one of these:
https://www.kitchen-magic.com/?gclid...yAAEgJ0WPD_BwE

https://www.kitchendooroutlet.co.uk/...SAAEgKUvvD_BwE

https://www.kitchendoorworkshop.co.u...iAAEgJFwvD_BwE

http://www.kitchenandbedroomdoors.co...CAAEgLNavD_BwE






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As for Jim's problem, there is a company that makes doors to order for
those trying to do things on the cheap and use old units.

Why is it doing it 'on the cheap' if all you want to do is change the look
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"Jim GM4DHJ ..." wrote in message
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"Iggy" m wrote in
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replying to I hate Ikea, Iggy wrote:
Check with Ikea, your cabinets may still be under warranty. See the
current
Guarantee here
http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/customer-s...n-information/

I thought the guarantee didn't apply to cabinet doors .....

It doesn’t say that.
http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/doc/ikea-f...4373021477.pdf

Products not covered under this guarantee
Knobs, handles and worktops that are less than 3.8 cm thick.

"Jim GM4DHJ ..." wrote in message
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"Iggy" m wrote in
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replying to I hate Ikea, Iggy wrote:
Check with Ikea, your cabinets may still be under warranty. See the
current
Guarantee here
http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/customer-s...n-information/

I thought the guarantee didn't apply to cabinet doors .....

It doesn’t say that.
http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/doc/ikea-f...4373021477.pdf

Products not covered under this guarantee
Knobs, handles and worktops that are less than 3.8 cm thick.

On 14/11/2017 15:52, I hate Ikea wrote:
In 2009 I installed a complete Ikea Faktum System kitchen....I now find I
need new doors on most of the units.....went to Ikea tody and found all
their base and wall units are now 800mm high instead of the old 700mm
hight...*******S!......does anybody know if any place can supplt new door
fronts that will fit ?

There are loads of firms out there that make replacement cabinet doors
in a range of finishes and types.


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On 14/11/2017 15:52, I hate Ikea wrote:
In 2009 I installed a complete Ikea Faktum System kitchen....I now find I
need new doors on most of the units.....went to Ikea tody and found all
their base and wall units are now 800mm high instead of the old 700mm
hight...*******S!......does anybody know if any place can supplt new door
fronts that will fit ?

There are loads of firms out there that make replacement cabinet doors in
a range of finishes and types.


yes £900 for 10 doors..I don't think so.....bought a £1.50 tester of dulux
that matches and now in the process of sanding down and
re-painting.....never going near Ieka ever again which is a shame be cause I
love there vegie hot dogs ......

On Tue, 14 Nov 2017 21:44:03 GMT
Iggy m wrote:

You can also drill-out the entire hinge attachment area to glue-in
real wood for re-drilling.

IME car body filler works a treat for reviving the hinge fixings in old
doors/carcases.

On Wed, 15 Nov 2017 11:52:52 +0000, Jim GM4DHJ ... wrote:

"John Rumm" wrote in message
o.uk...
On 14/11/2017 15:52, I hate Ikea wrote:
In 2009 I installed a complete Ikea Faktum System kitchen....I now
find I need new doors on most of the units.....went to Ikea tody and
found all their base and wall units are now 800mm high instead of the
old 700mm hight...*******S!......does anybody know if any place can
supplt new door fronts that will fit ?

There are loads of firms out there that make replacement cabinet doors
in a range of finishes and types.


yes £900 for 10 doors..I don't think so.....bought a £1.50 tester of
dulux that matches and now in the process of sanding down and
re-painting.....never going near Ieka ever again which is a shame be
cause I love there vegie hot dogs ......

I have managed to avoid IKEA completely. SWMBO and I did take a trip
(~100 miles round trip) to the one at Lakeside, Thurrock in 1999. We
parked up and decided to investigate Costco first, on the recommendation
of a friend. Had luch there, joined up, and filled the car with shopping.
Then it was time to go home.



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On 14/11/2017 16:47, tim... wrote:


"I hate Ikea" wrote in message
...
In 2009 I installed a complete Ikea Faktum System kitchen....I now find
I need new doors on most of the units.....went to Ikea tody and found
all their base and wall units are now 800mm high instead of the old
700mm hight...*******S!......does anybody know if any place can supplt
new door fronts that will fit ?

Ouch a kitchen that only lasts 8 years

I think I'd be looking for another supplier

tim



Buy cheap/poor quality and you live to regret it. The kitchen we replaced
must have been 20 years old but it was still in good condition, just
'dated'. Someone short on cash took it and reused it- I expect they will
get another decade plus out of it. It was a Roseby - I assume the previous
owners had fitted it. I swapped some of the units around when we bought
the house then we changed it about 8 years ago. The replacement still
looks new.

As for Jim's problem, there is a company that makes doors to order for
those trying to do things on the cheap and use old units.

ITYF it's not particularly "on the cheap"

Having doors made to fit comes in at a similar cost to buying a completely
new carcass and doors. Especially as for most people the worktops are as
worn out as the doors

You just save on the aggro of having your kitchen upside down for a week
(just a day instead)

tkim

On 15/11/2017 11:52, Jim GM4DHJ ... wrote:
"John Rumm" wrote in message
o.uk...
On 14/11/2017 15:52, I hate Ikea wrote:
In 2009 I installed a complete Ikea Faktum System kitchen....I now find I
need new doors on most of the units.....went to Ikea tody and found all
their base and wall units are now 800mm high instead of the old 700mm
hight...*******S!......does anybody know if any place can supplt new door
fronts that will fit ?

There are loads of firms out there that make replacement cabinet doors in
a range of finishes and types.


yes £900 for 10 doors..I don't think so.....

Yup my mistate, they all sell every door in every finish and every size
at £90 a pop...

bought a £1.50 tester of dulux
that matches and now in the process of sanding down and
re-painting.....never going near Ieka ever again which is a shame be cause I
love there vegie hot dogs ......

You do seem to be getting rather bent out of shape because a
manufacturer chose to update a product line without seeking your
permission first.


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They should just be particleboard slab.

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On 15/11/2017 13:12, John Rumm wrote:
On 15/11/2017 11:52, Jim GM4DHJ ... wrote:
"John Rumm" wrote in message
o.uk...
On 14/11/2017 15:52, I hate Ikea wrote:
In 2009 I installed a complete Ikea Faktum System kitchen....I now
find I
need new doors on most of the units.....went to Ikea tody and found all
their base and wall units are now 800mm high instead of the old 700mm
hight...*******S!......does anybody know if any place can supplt new
door
fronts that will fit ?

There are loads of firms out there that make replacement cabinet
doors in
a range of finishes and types.


yes £900 for 10 doors..I don't think so.....

Yup my mistate, they all sell every door in every finish and every size
at £90 a pop...

bought a £1.50 tester of dulux
that matches and now in the process of sanding down and
re-painting.....never going near Ieka ever again which is a shame be
cause I
love there vegie hot dogs ......

You do seem to be getting rather bent out of shape because a
manufacturer chose to update a product line without seeking your
permission first.



That is Jim's way, he thinks the world owes him a living.

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On 15/11/2017 12:56, tim... wrote:


"Brian Reay" wrote in message
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On 14/11/2017 16:47, tim... wrote:


"I hate Ikea" wrote in message
...
In 2009 I installed a complete Ikea Faktum System kitchen....I now
find I need new doors on most of the units.....went to Ikea tody and
found all their base and wall units are now 800mm high instead of
the old 700mm hight...*******S!......does anybody know if any place
can supplt new door fronts that will fit ?

Ouch a kitchen that only lasts 8 years

I think I'd be looking for another supplier

tim



Buy cheap/poor quality and you live to regret it. The kitchen we
replaced must have been 20 years old but it was still in good
condition, just 'dated'. Someone short on cash took it and reused it-
I expect they will get another decade plus out of it. It was a Roseby
- I assume the previous owners had fitted it. I swapped some of the
units around when we bought the house then we changed it about 8 years
ago. The replacement still looks new.

As for Jim's problem, there is a company that makes doors to order for
those trying to do things on the cheap and use old units.

ITYF it's not particularly "on the cheap"


I wasn't suggesting changing doors was cheap- he should have bought a
kitchen which would last. Jim is a cheapskate and cuts corners- ask him
about his laptops.


He wanted doors so I suggested a source.



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On 15/11/2017 12:37, Bob Eager wrote:
On Wed, 15 Nov 2017 11:52:52 +0000, Jim GM4DHJ ... wrote:

"John Rumm" wrote in message
o.uk...
On 14/11/2017 15:52, I hate Ikea wrote:
In 2009 I installed a complete Ikea Faktum System kitchen....I now
find I need new doors on most of the units.....went to Ikea tody and
found all their base and wall units are now 800mm high instead of the
old 700mm hight...*******S!......does anybody know if any place can
supplt new door fronts that will fit ?

There are loads of firms out there that make replacement cabinet doors
in a range of finishes and types.


yes £900 for 10 doors..I don't think so.....bought a £1.50 tester of
dulux that matches and now in the process of sanding down and
re-painting.....never going near Ieka ever again which is a shame be
cause I love there vegie hot dogs ......

I have managed to avoid IKEA completely. SWMBO and I did take a trip
(~100 miles round trip) to the one at Lakeside, Thurrock in 1999. We
parked up and decided to investigate Costco first, on the recommendation
of a friend. Had luch there, joined up, and filled the car with shopping.
Then it was time to go home.




Ikea is ok for some things, ideal for 'student furniture' and setting up
your off spring with pots, pans, etc for Uni. but you really need to
invest in a decent kitchen if you want it to last.

A CostCo Card is a good investment, we visit the Thurrock one several
times a year and stock up on meat, fish and some other things.

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On 15/11/2017 09:47, Dave Plowman (News) wrote:
In article ,
Brian Reay wrote:
As for Jim's problem, there is a company that makes doors to order for
those trying to do things on the cheap and use old units.

Why is it doing it 'on the cheap' if all you want to do is change the look
of the kitchen with new doors?


Because it is probably cheaper than replacing the whole kitchen. Say 10
doors at the £90/door someone mentioned. Where can you get a complete
kitchen for £900 ?

It also wasn't clear if Jim was replacing all his doors or just some
damaged ones- there was mention of hinge repair etc. If you only need a
few doors to replace damaged ones but match the others, using the custom
door makers (even at the £90 /door some have mentioned) may well be
attractive.

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On 15/11/2017 12:37, Bob Eager wrote:
On Wed, 15 Nov 2017 11:52:52 +0000, Jim GM4DHJ ... wrote:

"John Rumm" wrote in message
o.uk...
On 14/11/2017 15:52, I hate Ikea wrote:
In 2009 I installed a complete Ikea Faktum System kitchen....I now
find I need new doors on most of the units.....went to Ikea tody and
found all their base and wall units are now 800mm high instead of the
old 700mm hight...*******S!......does anybody know if any place can
supplt new door fronts that will fit ?

There are loads of firms out there that make replacement cabinet doors
in a range of finishes and types.


yes £900 for 10 doors..I don't think so.....bought a £1.50 tester of
dulux that matches and now in the process of sanding down and
re-painting.....never going near Ieka ever again which is a shame be
cause I love there vegie hot dogs ......

I have managed to avoid IKEA completely. SWMBO and I did take a trip
(~100 miles round trip) to the one at Lakeside, Thurrock in 1999. We
parked up and decided to investigate Costco first, on the recommendation
of a friend. Had luch there, joined up, and filled the car with shopping.
Then it was time to go home.




Ikea is ok for some things, ideal for 'student furniture' and setting up
your off spring with pots, pans, etc for Uni. but you really need to
invest in a decent kitchen if you want it to last.

A CostCo Card is a good investment, we visit the Thurrock one several
times a year and stock up on meat, fish and some other things.

joined Costco in about '95 never covered the £30 fee over the years I was a
member......great if you want to stuff your face american style with buns
but not much else ......waste of money supermarkets are cheaper...same with
makro .....

"John Rumm" wrote in message
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On 15/11/2017 11:52, Jim GM4DHJ ... wrote:
"John Rumm" wrote in message
o.uk...
On 14/11/2017 15:52, I hate Ikea wrote:
In 2009 I installed a complete Ikea Faktum System kitchen....I now find
I
need new doors on most of the units.....went to Ikea tody and found all
their base and wall units are now 800mm high instead of the old 700mm
hight...*******S!......does anybody know if any place can supplt new
door
fronts that will fit ?

There are loads of firms out there that make replacement cabinet doors
in
a range of finishes and types.


yes £900 for 10 doors..I don't think so.....

Yup my mistate, they all sell every door in every finish and every size at
£90 a pop...

bought a £1.50 tester of dulux
that matches and now in the process of sanding down and
re-painting.....never going near Ieka ever again which is a shame be
cause I
love there vegie hot dogs ......

You do seem to be getting rather bent out of shape because a manufacturer
chose to update a product line without seeking your permission first.


damn right .....scumbags.....three years they only made parts available
after faktum went...bloody car manufacturers have them for 10 like Chevy
when they buggered off ......a kitchen is a big investment and you can't
change it every few years even if like me you did the whole thing
DIY.......I fitted a full kitchen in my utility room in 1996 I got from a
demolished church hall it wasn't new then and is still going
strong.....AVOID IEKA RUBBISH...........

"Brian Reay" wrote in message
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On 15/11/2017 13:12, John Rumm wrote:
On 15/11/2017 11:52, Jim GM4DHJ ... wrote:
"John Rumm" wrote in message
o.uk...
On 14/11/2017 15:52, I hate Ikea wrote:
In 2009 I installed a complete Ikea Faktum System kitchen....I now
find I
need new doors on most of the units.....went to Ikea tody and found
all
their base and wall units are now 800mm high instead of the old 700mm
hight...*******S!......does anybody know if any place can supplt new
door
fronts that will fit ?

There are loads of firms out there that make replacement cabinet doors
in
a range of finishes and types.


yes £900 for 10 doors..I don't think so.....

Yup my mistate, they all sell every door in every finish and every size
at £90 a pop...

bought a £1.50 tester of dulux
that matches and now in the process of sanding down and
re-painting.....never going near Ieka ever again which is a shame be
cause I
love there vegie hot dogs ......

You do seem to be getting rather bent out of shape because a manufacturer
chose to update a product line without seeking your permission first.



That is Jim's way, he thinks the world owes him a living.

Ieka owe you nothing it would seem ........

In article ,
Brian Reay wrote:
On 15/11/2017 09:47, Dave Plowman (News) wrote:
In article ,
Brian Reay wrote:
As for Jim's problem, there is a company that makes doors to order for
those trying to do things on the cheap and use old units.

Why is it doing it 'on the cheap' if all you want to do is change the
look of the kitchen with new doors?


Because it is probably cheaper than replacing the whole kitchen. Say 10
doors at the £90/door someone mentioned. Where can you get a complete
kitchen for £900 ?

I'd hope it would be cheaper than buying a complete new kitchen. But I
can't see the point in replacing the lot if it is just the doors that need
replacing. Doing something 'on the cheap' suggests a bodge.

It also wasn't clear if Jim was replacing all his doors or just some
damaged ones- there was mention of hinge repair etc. If you only need a
few doors to replace damaged ones but match the others, using the custom
door makers (even at the £90 /door some have mentioned) may well be
attractive.

When I came to update my home made kitchen by fitting hew doors, the sizes
had changed from Imperial to Metric. ;-) The doors and drawer fronts I got
from one of the sheds - IIRC B&Q - are still good as new, though, after
quite a few years.

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"Brian Reay" wrote in message
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On 15/11/2017 09:47, Dave Plowman (News) wrote:
In article ,
Brian Reay wrote:
As for Jim's problem, there is a company that makes doors to order for
those trying to do things on the cheap and use old units.

Why is it doing it 'on the cheap' if all you want to do is change the
look
of the kitchen with new doors?


Because it is probably cheaper than replacing the whole kitchen. Say 10
doors at the £90/door someone mentioned. Where can you get a complete
kitchen for £900 ?

It also wasn't clear if Jim was replacing all his doors or just some
damaged ones- there was mention of hinge repair etc. If you only need a
few doors to replace damaged ones but match the others, using the custom
door makers (even at the £90 /door some have mentioned) may well be
attractive.

probably about half of the ten doors need replacing but I was going to do
them all until Ieka told me to go away and not to be silly as their three
years parts retention ended in June 2017 having stopped faktum in June 2014
..........and even then you had to pay carriage from bloody Germany....

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In 2009 I installed a complete Ikea Faktum System kitchen....I now
find I need new doors on most of the units.....went to Ikea tody and
found all their base and wall units are now 800mm high instead of the
old 700mm hight...*******S!......does anybody know if any place can
supplt new door fronts that will fit ?

Ouch a kitchen that only lasts 8 years

I think I'd be looking for another supplier

tim



Buy cheap/poor quality and you live to regret it. The kitchen we
replaced must have been 20 years old but it was still in good condition,
just 'dated'. Someone short on cash took it and reused it- I expect they
will get another decade plus out of it. It was a Roseby - I assume the
previous owners had fitted it. I swapped some of the units around when
we bought the house then we changed it about 8 years ago. The
replacement still looks new.

As for Jim's problem, there is a company that makes doors to order for
those trying to do things on the cheap and use old units.

ITYF it's not particularly "on the cheap"


I wasn't suggesting changing doors was cheap- he should have bought a
kitchen which would last. Jim is a cheapskate and cuts corners- ask him
about his laptops.


I am ........my road kill laptops are fine with new keyboards.....I only
bought them because I love outlook express on XP and can't stand my windoze
10 machines.....change is not good ......

In article ,
Bob Eager wrote:
I have managed to avoid IKEA completely. SWMBO and I did take a trip
(~100 miles round trip) to the one at Lakeside, Thurrock in 1999. We
parked up and decided to investigate Costco first, on the recommendation
of a friend. Had luch there, joined up, and filled the car with shopping.
Then it was time to go home.

Had an unfortunate experience some years ago. Assembled one of their units
only to find some key bits missing. Just getting the missing bits - rather
than dissembling the whole lot and returning for a refund proved
difficult. And very time consuming.

I recently wanted chests of drawers to fit in an alcove. Best way I could
find by Googling was IKEA modular units, which allowed a near perfect fit.
But online viewing allowed me to get their warehouse bin location which
made collecting them rather less painful. I would have had them delivered,
but the charge for that excessive IMHO.

Assembly was straightforward, and I'm pleased with the result. Good value
for the money too.

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On Wednesday, 15 November 2017 13:14:05 UTC, Iggy wrote:
replying to tabbypurr, Iggy wrote:
They should just be particleboard slab.

If they were, trimming one down would be trivial. Thus I doubt that's what they are.


NT

On Wed, 15 Nov 2017 14:14:47 +0000, Jim GM4DHJ ... wrote:

joined Costco in about '95 never covered the £30 fee over the years I
was a member......great if you want to stuff your face american style
with buns but not much else ......waste of money supermarkets are
cheaper...same with makro .....

Actually, supermarkets are not cheaper - not for the household goods and
food we buy. I did a very careful analysis, and we easily cover the cost
of membership, fuel and more.

We buy large packs of loo rolls, tissues, kitchen rolls (but not blue
rool, Nisbets are cheaper). Plus catering packs of meat (mince, chicken,
bacon, etc.) which we split up and freeze. Then there is the cat food,
soup, Marmite, olive oil, etc.

I have to say that on our second visit we bought a load of storage
shelving...

Typical spend for us is £500-£600 a visit - perhaps five times a year.



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"Bob Eager" wrote in message
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On Wed, 15 Nov 2017 14:14:47 +0000, Jim GM4DHJ ... wrote:

joined Costco in about '95 never covered the £30 fee over the years I
was a member......great if you want to stuff your face american style
with buns but not much else ......waste of money supermarkets are
cheaper...same with makro .....

Actually, supermarkets are not cheaper - not for the household goods and
food we buy. I did a very careful analysis, and we easily cover the cost
of membership, fuel and more.

We buy large packs of loo rolls, tissues, kitchen rolls (but not blue
rool, Nisbets are cheaper). Plus catering packs of meat (mince, chicken,
bacon, etc.) which we split up and freeze. Then there is the cat food,
soup, Marmite, olive oil, etc.

I have to say that on our second visit we bought a load of storage
shelving...

Typical spend for us is £500-£600 a visit - perhaps five times a year.



has your Costco got big windows in the front ? .......

"Bob Eager" wrote in message
...
On Wed, 15 Nov 2017 14:14:47 +0000, Jim GM4DHJ ... wrote:

joined Costco in about '95 never covered the £30 fee over the years I
was a member......great if you want to stuff your face american style
with buns but not much else ......waste of money supermarkets are
cheaper...same with makro .....

Actually, supermarkets are not cheaper - not for the household goods and
food we buy. I did a very careful analysis, and we easily cover the cost
of membership, fuel and more.

We buy large packs of loo rolls, tissues, kitchen rolls (but not blue
rool, Nisbets are cheaper). Plus catering packs of meat (mince, chicken,
bacon, etc.) which we split up and freeze. Then there is the cat food,
soup, Marmite, olive oil, etc.

I have to say that on our second visit we bought a load of storage
shelving...

Typical spend for us is £500-£600 a visit - perhaps five times a year.



....and their Kirkland batteries leak ........

On 15/11/2017 14:19, Jim GM4DHJ ... wrote:

You do seem to be getting rather bent out of shape because a manufacturer
chose to update a product line without seeking your permission first.


damn right .....scumbags.....three years they only made parts available
after faktum went...bloody car manufacturers have them for 10 like Chevy
when they buggered off ......a kitchen is a big investment and you can't
change it every few years even if like me you did the whole thing
DIY.......I fitted a full kitchen in my utility room in 1996 I got from a
demolished church hall it wasn't new then and is still going
strong.....AVOID IEKA RUBBISH...........

Or failing that, find suitable doors from another supplier, and at a
price lower than ikea would have supplied them in the first place, and
everyone is happy.


Still, it seems like a good opportunity to do some DIY and make some
decent doors. Not difficult to come up with something a bit more classy
than your typical bit of MDF ;-)



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o.uk...
On 15/11/2017 14:19, Jim GM4DHJ ... wrote:

You do seem to be getting rather bent out of shape because a
manufacturer
chose to update a product line without seeking your permission first.


damn right .....scumbags.....three years they only made parts available
after faktum went...bloody car manufacturers have them for 10 like Chevy
when they buggered off ......a kitchen is a big investment and you can't
change it every few years even if like me you did the whole thing
DIY.......I fitted a full kitchen in my utility room in 1996 I got from a
demolished church hall it wasn't new then and is still going
strong.....AVOID IEKA RUBBISH...........

Or failing that, find suitable doors from another supplier, and at a price
lower than ikea would have supplied them in the first place, and everyone
is happy.


Still, it seems like a good opportunity to do some DIY and make some
decent doors. Not difficult to come up with something a bit more classy
than your typical bit of MDF ;-)



Having being in the industry I take no pleasure in DIY I only do it to save
money and through the years have blagged all the material for anything I
have done for nothing...apart from that bloody Ieka kitchen in 2009
........so no, I'm in the middle of fixing the existing doors.......photos of
the damage and repairs to follow .......

"Brian Reay" wrote in message
news
On 15/11/2017 12:56, tim... wrote:


"Brian Reay" wrote in message
news
On 14/11/2017 16:47, tim... wrote:


"I hate Ikea" wrote in message
...
In 2009 I installed a complete Ikea Faktum System kitchen....I now
find I need new doors on most of the units.....went to Ikea tody and
found all their base and wall units are now 800mm high instead of the
old 700mm hight...*******S!......does anybody know if any place can
supplt new door fronts that will fit ?

Ouch a kitchen that only lasts 8 years

I think I'd be looking for another supplier

tim



Buy cheap/poor quality and you live to regret it. The kitchen we
replaced must have been 20 years old but it was still in good condition,
just 'dated'. Someone short on cash took it and reused it- I expect they
will get another decade plus out of it. It was a Roseby - I assume the
previous owners had fitted it. I swapped some of the units around when
we bought the house then we changed it about 8 years ago. The
replacement still looks new.

As for Jim's problem, there is a company that makes doors to order for
those trying to do things on the cheap and use old units.

ITYF it's not particularly "on the cheap"


I wasn't suggesting changing doors was cheap- he should have bought a
kitchen which would last. Jim is a cheapskate and cuts corners- ask him
about his laptops.


look brian just because you have more money than sense and buy everything
brand new is your problem not mine .........why did you buy that
merc?...because it "made a statement"....why did I buy my merc?...because it
gave me ten good years for £4000 ..........I don't think a DIY group is for
you some how ......