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Kitchen Fitting

Side Panels don't reach floor

Anonymous user 09/03/2024 - 3.34 PM

I have recently had a (rather shoddy) installation of a Howdens kitchen. The fitter has not attached the side panels flush with the floor. They are floating half a centimetre above. He said this is industry standard so they don't get damaged by mopping. Is this true?

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5 Answers

Cottingham Kitchens &Joinery

Rating: 4.9 out of 5
Hull
This is not true, they have either cut them to short or the base cabinet height have been set to high.
Answered8 June 2023
4

Anonymous user

Not true the legs should be set lower on the base units, or they have cut the panel too short, also there should be a neat silicone bead to protect the panel from blowing when mopping, also the plinths should have clear capping on the bottom to protect them.
Answered8 June 2023
1

Dave sutton

Rating: 5 out of 5
Redhill
End panels should touch the floor always with a bead of silicone to protect the panel
Answered13 June 2023
1

Taylor Brothers Limited

Rating: 5 out of 5
Westerham
Side panels should be scribed to the floor with a neat bead of silicon. Which will prevent water from saturating the end panel.
Answered13 June 2023
1

G R Property Solutions LTD

Rating: 5 out of 5
Chester
End panels should touch the floor and be scribed if required for a neat finish. They should also have a bead of silicone to stop water ingress from damaging them.
Answered14 June 2023
1