Polished concrete kitchen countertops

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Polished concrete kitchen countertops

January 27, 2018   Comment  

Kitchen work surface must be dry or have with a dry holder under it.
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The top concrete kitchens are back powerfully in fashion and present themselves, today, with a range of styles and colors that can be adapted to any environment.

In fact, the cement has always been considered a poor material and a somewhat crude aspect that, at best, could only fit well to some industrial design environment.
Today, however, cement can be colored and treated to achieve effects that no other material can guarantee.

Here, the advantage of the concrete tops compared to those in other materials is that, if made to the rule of art, they can guarantee the beauty and durability of the granite with a weight and a lower cost. It can therefore be considered a material that satisfies the most varied needs, even aesthetic, at a relatively low cost. and If the DIY is your passion know that there are in the trade of pre-mixed cements made especially for the kitchen and that, following the instructions carefully, can guarantee you a resistant plan, original and unique, Done with your hands.

Of course, you have to be aware that the work to be done is so much because it is not simply to cut and smooth a slab of granite, but to create "from nothing" the work surface; To do this you need to start from accurate measurements, from the preparation of the shape that will contain the cement to finish with the sanding and polishing.

conclusions and advice

The top concrete kitchens have pros and cons as well as all the other materials.

The most significant defects of the cement are the high absorbency (if not adequately treated) and consequently a minor hygiene. And in the kitchen hygiene is an important thing.
Another drawback is that preparing a concrete top is a long process and also quite strenuous.
Even relying on DIY do not forget you can do everything yourself, if only for the high weight of a slab of concrete that needs, to be moved, the aid of at least one other person (better than two).

The advantages are those of being able to have a truly unique plan and that you can achieve with your hands, starting from scratch, at a cost more content than a granite top. The cement also finds applications outside of the home environment and if you have a store or a bar you might seriously consider a concrete counter.

The Council, before relying on DIY for such a demanding job, is to do tests and test the results obtained with smaller projects. You could, for example, start by creating the seat for a bench, the plane of a low table, and only after trying to face also the creation of a concrete kitchen floor.

A functional kitchen, welcoming and not expensive

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A functional kitchen, welcoming and not expensive

January 26, 2018   Comment  

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Being one of the rooms of the most popular house, the kitchen must be imperatively welcoming, spacious and functional. Finished the bad habits to cumulate all kinds of decorative objects and wrecks of household appliances in the kitchen. From now on, we must leave room for storage and renovation ideas. Changes ? It's now.

A small understated design for a kitchenette

To fit a kitchen in a fairly small space, the idea of ​​cooktop, stools and bar can now be over. Always practical and timeless, cheap fully equipped furniture are very good alternatives. The fact of being able to fit several appliances such as the table top model refrigerator, the dishwasher or the oven promotes considerable space saving and a great convenience of use of these.

Bring your personal touch

If you're thinking of creating a room that reflects your passion and your character traits, you need to turn to the fully customized, cheap kitchen models. There are currently several designers offering models of equipment adapted to your small cooking habits. It is enough to give the singular characteristics which will demarcate your order to the specialists so that they materialize them. At the same time, it is possible to opt for a set that follows the trends of the moment. All criteria are considered, including design, ease of installation, convenience of use and value for money. In the end, the room will be composed of several pieces of furniture that meet the real needs of the cook without any superfluous supply coming to stand next to or on the worktop.

The ideal option to save money

Offering yourself a nice fully equipped kitchen is no longer a shared pleasure. Most families decide to limit the investments dedicated to this room of the house simply for the excessive expenses it represents. It is now authorized to say that this decision is a monumental mistake. First of all, the arrangement of the kitchen furniture is entirely dependent on the expenditure made beforehand. If you have made some savings at the time of purchase, be sure that the installation will cost much less. That's why, it is strongly recommended to opt for a cheap kitchen ready to install, that is to say ideally adaptable to your space. By making the unit purchase of items including the kitchen, it would be possible to save on several levels especially by referring to destocking products. Even with a catalog, the result of the selection will fully meet your dreams.

Several associations for a timeless little kitchen

The choice of style for its cuisine is based on furniture and their furnishings. By choosing a collection of well-designed furniture such as dressers and cupboards, you'll have a sturdy and beautiful storage space to see. Building materials are also among the main criteria of choice. To bring out the rustic style of a cheap kitchen, for example, a solid oak sideboard with a marble worktable would be ideal. With some good ideas in addition, such as the insertion of sliding furniture, the built-in dining room or the establishment of a cheap bar furniture would enrich the kitchen.
In short, for any idea of ​​cheap kitchen decor, just know how to bet on the right elements. The first rule to remember is to always prioritize the furniture and essential equipment before entering the superfluous elements. Finally, we must not forget that a beautiful kitchen combines comfort, design and convenience.

Integrated kitchen: how to install it

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Integrated kitchen: how to install it

January 24, 2018   Comment  

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If you're a bit of a handyman, setting up your own kitchen kit is almost a breeze. For neophytes, it is not impossible. You just have to follow certain rules in order to obtain an impeccable result. In this video, we show you how to build your integrated kitchen.

Before undertaking any kind of work, take care to store the furniture in another room. Bring the elements as you go.

To better visualize your integrated kitchen, unpack all furniture by removing them from their packaging and plastic. The furniture should be moved with their backs resting on the floor to avoid scratching the walls and facade. To facilitate assembly and avoid damage, remove the drawers and pay attention to the unintentional opening of the doors by handling them. Check that the electrical installations and the water evacuation coincide with the household appliances (the power of your electricity meter must support all the elements to be installed). All your appliances must be connected to electrical outlets or circuits that include earth. These outlets must be positioned at least 50 cm from the ground and each unit must have its own electrical outlet. Plan other easily accessible outlets for small appliances such as coffee makers or food processors ...

The tools you need to install your kitchen

• 1 meter
• 1 pencil
• 1 big rule
• 1 spirit level
• 2 clamps
• 1 drill
• 2 concrete drills and 2 woods of 5 and 10mm
• 1 jigsaw or circular saw with a thin serrated blade
• 1 silicone gun
• 1 hammer and a wooden wedge
• flat and cruciform screwdrivers
• 1 needle or twist
• 1 step ladder
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The installation of low furniture

For the built-in kitchen, always start with the corner cabinet or the cabinet if it is placed at the end. Draw on the wall, the location of the base elements according to the plan of your kitchen. Check the horizontality with the spirit level.

Prepare the low furniture. Position the foot end through the hole provided and mark the location of the screws with the needle, then screw. Position the feet, unscrew their ends about 1 cm. They can be screwed up at the time of installation to make up for any irregularity of the ground. To put the furniture low on their feet, take them to two not to break their feet in ABS.

Filling of fillers

On some furniture models, the corner trim is required. After doing so, check that the drawers and doors open. Position the corner unit definitively by placing the second base element perpendicular to the first. Check again that drawers and doors open. For proper alignment, the corner cabinet must not touch the wall.

To level each piece of furniture in relation to the line drawn on the wall, screw or unscrew the jacks of the feet to adjust the height starting with the highest foot. Use the spirit level to make the furniture horizontal. Secure the furniture two by two using clamps and assemble the elements with the connecting screws provided. Proceed in the same way with all the elements down. Position the worktops on the furniture. Check the vertical position of the column.

The installation of high elements

Using the large ruler and spirit level, draw the top line of the furniture, then a second line 6.5 cm down which will be the axis of the brackets. Then, according to your kitchen plan, draw the width of the tall furniture. Position the legs on the shaft, two centimeters from the edge of the cabinet, mark the holes on the wall with a pencil and drill with a drill and a drill bit. Thread the dowels and screw the brackets. To install the brackets, plan for wall plugs and screws adapted to your wall and the weight of the furniture (the manufacturers are not responsible for any defective hanging). To hang furniture more easily, it is advisable to unscrew the lower screw of the adjustment box located at the top corners of the cabinet in order to bring out the outer hook so that it will be easier to fit into the bracket of the wall. . Position the first element starting, as for the bottom, by the corner cabinet. Do the same for others.

The setting of the high elements

The hanging system of the high elements is done through the housing inside the cabinet that allows adjustment in height and depth. The height adjustment will be made, if necessary, by screwing or unscrewing the top screw of the housing with a Phillips screwdriver. In order to press the cabinet to the wall, you have to tighten more or less the bottom screw of the hanging box. Proceed identically with all tall furniture. As for the low elements, connect the furniture together with the connecting screws provided.

The adjustment of the doors and the installation of the handles

The door hinges are adjusted horizontally and vertically by loosening the screws, sliding the hinges and then tightening the screws. Adjust them until they close perfectly.

Put in place the handles provided, being careful to use the screws whose length corresponds to the thickness of the facades. If the holes in your door handles have not been drilled, drill them in the proper places according to the handles you have chosen. Use a fall of wood to avoid splinters during drilling.

Laying and cutting the work plan

Cut out the template from the hob provided with the worktop. Position the template on the work surface and mark its center with a line on the edge. To avoid scratching your work plan, it is advisable to return it. Position the template in the length with the mark you have previously made, then position the template in the direction of the depth by measuring each side. Here it is centered as in most cases. Mark the angles, being careful not to move the template. Draw the cut line and check its alignment.

To begin cutting, you must first make a hole with a 10 mm wood drill to introduce the blade of the jigsaw. To avoid chips during cutting, it is advisable to apply a wide adhesive tape around the cutting edge.

Put the fixing brackets of the worktop flush with the low box. Protect the sawed parts against moisture with water repellent paint, also paint the parts in direct contact with the dishes. Your worktop will be protected from the vapors of the dishwasher. At the joint of the two work surfaces, make a silicone seal and put in place the connecting rod provided for this purpose. Also make a silicone seal around the sink to avoid seepage and do the same with the hotplates without forgetting the seal.

It is also essential to make a silicone seal between the worktop and the wall.

The laying of baseboards

The plinth makes sense. The lower part, the one towards the ground, has a seal. To trace the markers that will be used to fix the clips, place the plinth on the ground attached to the feet, the face that will appear at the end of the assembly to the ground. Mark the markings on the base so that the clips are placed 7 cm from the seal. Screw the clips onto the plinth. Clip the baseboards on the feet. Start with the baseboards and the returns.