Paul Chapman
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Looks lovely, Karl.
Cheers :wink:
Paul
Cheers :wink:
Paul
Hand painted kitchen
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ScouseKev
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Hi Karl.
Ive followed this thread keenly since we met about May this year.
Well done that kitchen looks first class, i bet the client is well pleased.
Im planning my own new kitchen so i have a few questions if thats ok.
1. Is there any reason why you didn't make the face frames from MRMDF.
2. Did you need to sand between the egg shell coats or the primer coats.
3. On the carcasses you have used biscuits, but would dado grooves have worked just as well?
Thanks for all the advice mate, whats going to be your next WIP?
cheers Kev
Ive followed this thread keenly since we met about May this year.
Well done that kitchen looks first class, i bet the client is well pleased.
Im planning my own new kitchen so i have a few questions if thats ok.
1. Is there any reason why you didn't make the face frames from MRMDF.
2. Did you need to sand between the egg shell coats or the primer coats.
3. On the carcasses you have used biscuits, but would dado grooves have worked just as well?
Thanks for all the advice mate, whats going to be your next WIP?
cheers Kev
Thanks Paul & Kev
Kev -
1 - I could have used MRMDF throughout, just the customers preference for hardwood for the face frames and doors.
2 - Yes, cut back with some 240 after each coat.
3 - You could use a dado cutter to create grooves - that would be stronger than biscuits. Still reinforce with screws though (saves on clamps whilst glue is going off).
Next WIP - a small TV cabinet, but then I think i've got another one of these kitchens to make - I have shown it to a customer who wanted a freestanding kitchen building, and they loved it. I think theirs is going to be in solid oak, ie no paint. Probably use veneered MDF cabinets.
Any other questions, just shout.
Cheers
Karl
Kev -
1 - I could have used MRMDF throughout, just the customers preference for hardwood for the face frames and doors.
2 - Yes, cut back with some 240 after each coat.
3 - You could use a dado cutter to create grooves - that would be stronger than biscuits. Still reinforce with screws though (saves on clamps whilst glue is going off).
Next WIP - a small TV cabinet, but then I think i've got another one of these kitchens to make - I have shown it to a customer who wanted a freestanding kitchen building, and they loved it. I think theirs is going to be in solid oak, ie no paint. Probably use veneered MDF cabinets.
Any other questions, just shout.
Cheers
Karl
