Kitchen fitting basics. FINAL PART

In this video I finish off the last few jobs to complete the kitchen installation.

[@gavincollins9376]

Oh, the irony. I spend all day doing this, can't wait to get home. Get home turn on my laptop and watch videos of others doing the same. Anyhow an excellent job ... Love your channel..

[@thetallcarpenter]

We need to sort ourselves out Gavin.🤪 I do exactly the same.😬 (at least it saves having to watch the utter garbage that's on the telly)🤣Thanks for your kind words.👍

[@ianthompson9058]

Most odd ain't it

[@aeconstructionwarwickshire3797]

Absolutely cracking job, its the level of detail that you go to that makes all the difference all the best Tony have a awesome weekend.

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi Tony. Really appreciate your comment bud, as I know you like to dabble in carpentry and building.😜 Thanks for your support mate.👍 Cheers.

[@hughhennessy7912]

Top job. Nice to see someone who clearly takes pride in their work.

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi Hugh. Thanks for your kind words.🤩 I've always enjoyed looking back at a job well done.😎 Cheers.

[@rodgerq]

The small touches that noone can really see are great! These make a good job great.

[@thetallcarpenter]

Thanks Rodger.😎 You're so right.👍

[@adriandotsmall]

Fantastic job Del - loved the foil on the top side of the plinth under the dishwasher.

[@thetallcarpenter]

Cheers Adrian🤩and thanks for watching through some of my videos👍

[@adriandotsmall]

@@thetallcarpenter 👍 trying to work through them (oldest to newest).

[@jamjar2013]

Found your videos really helpful, clear and informative

[@thetallcarpenter]

Cheers JJ👊Thanks for watching😎Cheers Del

[@matthewashton1975]

I’m a bit late to this party but I really enjoy your videos and the precision of your work is brilliant. I’m coming to the end of fitting my own kitchen and it is one job I don’t think I’d do again with all the little niggles to get over. Your videos have definitely helped me along the way though so Thank you!

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi Matthew🖐You're not too late bud, as I haven't been putting out videos for that long really, so thanks for watching🤗It's cool that my videos may have helped you a bit, and I appreciate your comment 😊 Cheers Del

[@darrenpaulgreen]

Absolutely class job mate. I’ve fitted a fair few kitchens but you never stop learning, that’s the jo6 of carpentry!

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi Darren🖐You're spot on bud, and there's always new things to learn👊Cheers Del.

[@bilalhussain7493]

It's great to see a kitchen fitter who does such a high quality job 👌 I just wish I knew last year 🤣

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi Bilal.🖐 Thanks for great comment.😎

[@paulcloona9331]

I'm know for my versatile as I can do lots of different type of work, so I have to say how versatile you are👏, you can first fix top class, you can 2nd fix class, and kitchen fitting really good. Even those pipes you cut around under the boiler how neat it is. Brilliant as not many would notice in there. Your scribes look great. What I mean about your versatility is , I have seen really class roofers not the best at 2nd fix, I worked with a carpenter years ago when I started to learn , like you! He'd was roofing a big hipped roof and a month later he was fitting a oak stairs at a class standard. You reminded me of him. Excellent video, you should have apprentice learning of your skill. Also I haven't seen the moisture strip on the kicker board before. From Ireland 🇮🇪 so go easy 🤣👍

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi Paul🖐and happy Paddy's day🇮🇪I was lucky to do my training on a firm that taught us every aspect of carpentry, but I'm still learning and perfecting with every job I do👍I appreciate you watching my videos and picking up on the little details that, hopefully, set my work aside from others🤩I also appreciate your great comment😎Cheers Del

[@paulcloona9331]

@@thetallcarpenter every day is a learning day del , keep up the great work, 👍.

[@martynr5836]

Have binge watched most of your vids. Very informative with a nice easy going style of presentation. Well done, I've picked up some great tips.

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi Martyn. I hope you're ears didn't get damaged watching some of my earlier videos.🙉 Some of the cutting was at full volume.😝 Thanks for watching, its great know you enjoyed them.🤩 Cheers.

[@JamiesRaptors]

Master piece!! Im finally getting round to do my carpentry and joinery qualification's this year after 6 years off the tools, 33 years old haha never too late! Hoping I can be as good as you! I'm sure I will with my attention to detail

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi there🖐Great to hear you are getting back in the saddle bud, and sounds like you are cut out for it👍Thanks for your comment 😎 Cheers Del

[@mehallica666]

Fantastic work mate. Having a go at my brother's at the moment. Not my trade, but I thought 'how hard can it be'? Boy, was i wrong!!! Kudos.

[@thetallcarpenter]

Good on you for taking it on bud👍and just take your time👊Thanks for watching 😎 Cheers Del

[@davidlynch2006]

Cracking job buddy

[@thetallcarpenter]

Thanks David👍Haven't a nice weekend 😎 Cheers Del

[@michaelplays2449]

Great series of videos. very enjoyable thanks !!!

[@thetallcarpenter]

Thanks again for watching Michael😎

[@Oggmiestergeneral]

As always, great work.... enjoying watching your videos! 👍

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi there. Really appreciate you watching and your comment.🤩Cheers.

[@errolharriott2889]

A job very well done sir..

[@thetallcarpenter]

Thanks Errol.👍Cheers

[@RollCorruption]

Absolutely beautiful. I'd be chuffed with that kitchen.

[@thetallcarpenter]

Thanks for watching Roll, and your great comments.😎

[@jimgeelan5949]

Well done mr Tall another fine job 👍

[@thetallcarpenter]

Thanks Jim.🤩 Cheers.

[@karl212]

I've fitted crown kitchens for 20 plus years ,was always flat packed at one stage but now you can get them.pre assembled ,there any easy unit to cut down in depth and height to get round pipes etc with having 18 mm backs no grooving to put back in place ....

[@thetallcarpenter]

You're right Karl, and they are still flat packed, but the company that supplies them to my builder, assembles them before delivery👊Like you, I find them very easy to fit around all kinds of stuff😎Cheers Del

[@chrisformby3039]

Nice job. Shame everything was grey. I bet the new homeowner fixes the two boiler cupboard doors together so they open as one.👍

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi there. BUSTED!!!. I already fixed them together with a couple of plates on the inside.🤩 Cheers.

[@alannoble9068]

Great job, excellent attention to detail. Couldn't find fault in that fitting if you tried.

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi Alan. Appreciate your comment as I strive, in every job, to make it the best it can be. 🤩 Thanks for watching.

[@mohammedmughal5221]

You are amazing may God keep you well and working.sharing your knowledge is the best gift you can give to new carpenters.I myself am carpenter and 70 years old and still very busy with work.please can you share the link where to buy your tool belt

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi Mohammed🖐 Its great to hear you are still busy with carpentry work, and unsurprising given how in demand we are at the moment👊 I imported my tool belt from the US, (I did a video on it). Its a Maguire Nicholas 11 pocket tool apron. If you search on eBay you should find one👍 Thanks for watching and you kind comment😎

[@mohammedmughal5221]

Thank you

[@simondavies5411]

Nicely done mate 👍 👌

[@thetallcarpenter]

Thanks Simon.😎 Cheers

[@ianthompson9058]

Great job start to finish

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi Ian. Thanks mate.😎 Cheers.

[@sky3189]

Nice kitchen...too bad i doesen't have a full wall backspalsh covered...

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi Rafael🖐I guess the builders couldn't stretch to that on a £500,000 house🤪 Thanks for watching 😎 Cheers Del

[@zanderfromthebelly9298]

Great job sir, How many days it took to get this kitchen fully fitted? Regards,

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi Zander🖐From memory it was about a weeks work all in👊Cheers Del

[@markmckay2582]

Great videos mate

[@thetallcarpenter]

Thanks for watching them Mark.🤩

[@jeffyoung321]

Cracking job. What was that trim you put on the bottom of the plinth called?

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi Jeff. I'm not sure of its official name, but I just call it plinth floor trim.👍 Cheers.

[@sbanks262]

Quality really good videos👍

[@thetallcarpenter]

Appreciate that Stuart.😎 Cheers

[@Tez73]

Iam like you with the planer . Some go mental when they see a bit of dust . I tell em it’s only sawdust 😆

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi Terry. I've got an extractor, but the massive set of French doors was open right next to me.👍 Cheers.

[@duncanmacleod7283]

I disagree actually. It might only be saw dust, but its still an irritant and no need for it especially on a domestic indoors project - not least for your own health if you're doing it day in day out. Patio doors won't save your lungs. I believe that there's talk in EU of introducing legislation that requires mechanical extraction and containment of all airborne building / construction dust in both domestic and commercial works, and both indoors and outdoors. I don't know if UK would follow suit, but it's got to be a good thing for us all.

[@thetallcarpenter]

@@duncanmacleod7283 Thanks for your comment.👍

[@amazing451]

That looks another great jobyou have completed there. Can I ask the alumium foiled tape at point 6.50 on the video was that supplied by the manufactuers as I no the plinth always looks quite ugly where it's cut at the top to all the doors to swing down, or whaat is actually called if bought off the shelf.

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi Kevin. That's tape is actually just aluminium foil tape that is used for connecting flexible duct. Its perfect for covering the raw MDF edge as its waterproof and silver😎 Thanks again for watching mate👍

[@danielbrannigan6532]

You should do all cornice/ pelmet (Corpel). Like you did each side of extractor fan. ie gables dropped below and pelmet butted. No mitres, looks better.

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi Daniel. I agree mate, but the end panels are made to the exact length of the carcass plus one thickness of pelmet.🙄 Cheers.

[@MarcusT86]

Fantastic series buddy. Love your channel! Question! Are these integrated fridges, washing machines, cookers, etc. standardised dimensions, or do these kitchen manufacturers only work with certain brands of appliances?

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi Marcus🖐Yes, the integrated appliances all have a standard set of dimensions to fit in standard size carcasses 👍Thanks for watching and your kind words 😊 Cheers Del

[@MarcusT86]

@@thetallcarpenter thanks mate! Will continue watching the great content

[@jimrowland8310]

Lovely job as usual, you did make me cringe at the end when I saw you walking around with your pouch on . I personally don’t wear a pouch when I’m doing kitchen installs , I’m so scared of rubbing up and scratching the finish, but that’s no disrespect to you, you’re probably more careful than me 👍

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi Jim. I hear you buddy. I am very mindful when wearing my pouch, especially the hammer holder side.😎 I don't actually like wearing a pouch, but I'm so set in my ways now that its on all the time.😝 You are right though mate, it would be better not to anything that might damage the finish, as that's just a place non of us want to be in.😫 Cheers.

[@shefketmustafa9228]

Lovely job and thanks for your time making this videos! Can you tell me how low it takes to complete kitchen that size? Cheers

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi there. Fitting all the units together with integrated appliances takes around three days👍 (excluding the worktops).

[@shefketmustafa9228]

@@thetallcarpenter Thanks The reason I asked is because have to price Magnet kitchen fitting and was reading they mention their kitchens takes around 2 weeks to assemble and struggle with pricing the job. Thanks again for your time!

[@thetallcarpenter]

@@shefketmustafa9228 The kitchen in these videos came ready assembled. I would usually allow a morning if I had to build it from flat pack myself. I haven't done a Magnet kitchen in years, but can't imagine it taking that long to assemble.👍

[@TYLERCONSTRUCTION]

Good job sir

[@thetallcarpenter]

Thanks again Tyler.🤩

[@hi-tech55]

Great video. Is that a Howdens kitchen? I always find it a pain when a plinth join comes where a machine is, like the curved section. How do you stop the plinths moving apart as you can’t get a plinth bracket on it?

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi Jerry. I didn't show it, but I fitted a couple of stretcher plates across the join on the back either side of a plinth clip. I made it so the curved section and the short section of plinth come off in one for access to the washing machine filter. The kitchen is by Crown. Cheers👍

[@hi-tech55]

@@thetallcarpenter yeah I seem to do something different each time. I have stopped fitting kitchens that I am not involved in at the measuring stage. I have had so much grief with kitchen planners I have had to stop doing them. It’s a shame as I love fitting them. When I order from Howdens’s, I meet up with Darren the planner and that is a different matter as he knows what he is doing.

[@thetallcarpenter]

@@hi-tech55 I absolutely hear you. There's a lot of planning in a kitchen and it needs to right first time. (especially if a refit in a residential property). Mistakes can take weeks to rectify due to waiting for stuff.🙄Cheers.

[@hi-tech55]

@@thetallcarpenter definitely

[@cohenyoel83]

I’ve been working with some installers lately… all top notch,would love to see you on a job mate . How much would you charge for this kind of installation

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi Yoel 🖐 Trade rate for this kitchen installation was about £800 to £900 ex VAT👍Thanks for your comment😎Cheers Del

[@cohenyoel83]

@@thetallcarpenter mate you do a great job keep it up

[@thetallcarpenter]

@@cohenyoel83 👍😎

[@RollCorruption]

10 months after my last comment it's time to get cracking with my kitchen! Just studying up from yours truly beforehand. After watching Robin i'm considering overboarding my old nasty unit / cooker wall with 18mm fire rated MDF, do you think I can rely on them for cupboard fixings? Not as good as a noggin but taking it down seems like it's going to be complicated as it's a party wall.

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi RC🖐18mm MDF will be provide an excellent wall for fixing units to💪and you'll have no problems there🤩Good luck with your kitchen🤞Cheers Del

[@RollCorruption]

@@thetallcarpenter Thanks for all the responses btw. Really is appreciated - got me interested in carpentry. Just made my first oak unit with a live edge top, other half loves it.

[@thetallcarpenter]

@@RollCorruption Gotta keep the other half happy RC😝

[@ratkinson-uk]

Great looking finish. Only bit that would mess with my ocd is that end panel breaking the line of the toe kick. Any reason you didn't cut it back behind the trim?

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi Robert. Your spot and your comment is great.🤩 I don't like the disruption to the plinth line either. If the plinth run was shorter, I would have cut the bottom of the panel back as you say.😎 However, this plinth run was over 3meters, (the length of the plinth material), so if I cut the cut the bottom of the panel back, it would have lead to a joint which I like less than the end panel going to the floor.😬 Would you have had a plinth joint over the full height end panel?😀 Cheers

[@ratkinson-uk]

@@thetallcarpenter I'd have to say yes. I'm sure they must do a jointing strip. My worry is that it's close to the cooker so will end up getting kicked and broken over time, or at least the edge trim torn off.

[@thetallcarpenter]

@@ratkinson-uk You make a good point Robert.👍 Worse case, if what you say happens, the panel could be cut back and the plinth joined at that point.😎 Cheers.

[@ratkinson-uk]

@@thetallcarpenter A chance to get your own back. I've had to rebuild an extension wall as it was well out of plumb, and have a 240mm deep opening. I didn't want to put an oak lining in to match the doors and architrave, so I've gone for allowing the white gloss to show through. Would you have done it differently? Here's the almost finished article - kzbin.infoRnX9RfQ7wG4

[@thetallcarpenter]

@@ratkinson-uk I think that looks great. I think an oak wide lining would have looked a bit heavy and the tiny margin of white lining you see when the door is shut is not an issue as its nice and even all the way round.😎Nice tidy job.👍

[@kendavies2016]

How many days to fit a kitchen complete?

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi Ken🖐This kitchen would be around 3 days to fit, and only took a bit longer due to some alterations that needed to be done👍That, obviously, excludes the worktop/blumbing etc👊Cheers Del

[@bmxerboynathan]

Whats the best was to fit a wall boiler housing unit cupboard of you don't have room to have the housing unit up tight to the wall unit next to it?

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi Nathan. Its a difficult one to answer.😬 If you haven't got room between the boiler and the adjoining cupboard, then I would just hang the door on the opposite side and let it flap closed against a little block maybe.🤨 Sorry I cant be anymore help than that.👍 Cheers

[@bmxerboynathan]

Sorry I meant if your boiler was closer to the side wall would you just out a filler panel in between the boiler housing unit and the wall unit? You would have a filler panel either side or just screw the one side to the dabbed wall?

[@thetallcarpenter]

@@bmxerboynathan Its soo hard to call Nathan.😬 I think I get what you mean. I have before mounted the door to the adjoining cupboard with no filler panel, and then attached a strip of carcass material to the flapping side of the door. (against the wall). This then swings open with the door, but looks like a filler panel when its shut. (you might need a little bracket somewhere on the wall for the door/panel to rest on. I hope that makes sense and is what you're asking.🤞 Cheers

[@megaman2016]

What is that worktop and how thick is it?

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi there. I think it's quartzstone and it's 20mm thick👍 Cheers

[@007issyable]

Hi, which area do you cover please?

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi there. Its Cambridgeshire. (ish).

[@kjfhkjrhhkhgkhk3081]

What jigsaw blades do you use for curve cutting in kitchen cabinets? :)

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi there. Nothing special bud.😀 Just middle of the road Bosch ones for wood.👍 Cheers

[@karl212]

Plinth seals are always deformed they shrink wrap them to tight so end up being out of shape ....it's been the same for years never listen annoying because it's time going back to job and when your on a price it's something you don't want to be doing 👍

[@thetallcarpenter]

Again Karl, you clearly have lots of experience with these things, and I agree, it's irritating when things a faulty due to a simple lack of thought😖Thanks for watching and your comments😎Cheers Del

[@darrenroche9225]

Great job

[@thetallcarpenter]

Cheers Darren.😎

[@darrenroche9225]

@@thetallcarpenter keeps the videos coming

[@thetallcarpenter]

@@darrenroche9225 I hope I'm not over doing them Darren!!😬 I just come across things in my day and think, 'I'll video that'.😜 Cheers

[@darrenroche9225]

@@thetallcarpenter no your not, you have a huge audience, so it never a waste, and I love seeing how other carpenters work, as you know yourself you are always learning

[@thetallcarpenter]

@@darrenroche9225 You're so right Darren.😎 The more carpenters you come into contact with, the more chance you have of learning a new or quicker way of doing something, or sharing a useful tip of your own.👍 Cheers again mate.🤩

[@garvielloken3929]

👍

[@thetallcarpenter]

👌😎

[@hughhennessy7912]

what company do you recommend for kitchen fittings?

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi Hugh. I couldn't really recommend any to be honest. Only because I don't know of any.🤷‍♀️ Cheers👍

[@hughhennessy7912]

@@thetallcarpenter no problem. The ones you fitted in the video seemed reasonable quality.

[@thetallcarpenter]

@@hughhennessy7912 Hi Hugh. This kitchen was by Crown and was pretty good.👍