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Do It Yourself Kitchen Tips

DIY kitchen accessories and parts are sold by DIY stores , or from websites specialising in DIY kitchens. Units come in a range of finishes from traditional wood-effect to plain paint-style colours. Doors and work tops can be bought separately so you can either replace the existing units, or merely replace the fronts to the units. It is possible to paint or tile over units. To paint over Formica, you need to use a purpose-made, heavy primer first which can get very messy and smelly. Many DIYers would prefer to go down the route of buying replacement fronts to the units. It tends to be much cheaper to replace the units yourself than to have it done professionally. One useful kitchen accessory could be a metal strip with hooks that attaches to the wall which you can hang pans and kitchen implements from.

Be aware that areas round the cooker can get very greasy and dirty with splashes from food so a durable easy-to-clean surface is essential. It can also get very hot so the surrounding area should be heat-proof. Gas cookers must be fitted by a CORGI-registered tradesman. It may be possible to fit an electric cooker yourself. It might be worth considering having a fire blanket in the kitchen as there is the possibility of fires starting. Smoke detectors should be fitted in the hall and upstairs. Likewise the walls and surfaces round the sink can get wet so a non-porous finish is essential. Many people use tiles in kitchens to give hard-wearing surface that can be wiped clean. Tiling on the walls protects them and it is also possible to have tiled work surfaces. The only thing to be aware of is that the grout between the tiles can get mouldy.

When painting kitchen walls, use paint designed for painting kitchens and bathrooms. Kitchens get more smoke and steam in them than other rooms, which is why they need to be painted with special paint. When choosing how to decorate the floor, consider how easy to clean the flooring will be and how hygienic bearing in mind it is in a place where food is prepared. Carpet is not really suited to kitchens as it can become mouldy in steamy atmospheres, it is very hard to clean properly, grease and oil splashes will stain, and food and organic matter can get trapped in the fibres becoming mouldy. Stone or quarry tiles provide a hard-wearing easy-to-clean surface. However if you drop plates on this type of flooring they will break and it is very cold. Linoleum or vinyl floor tiling provides a wipe-clean surface and is easy to install. Washing machines need to be plumbed into your water supply and waste system which can be done yourself.

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