Kitchen issues, flooring installed and all stud work finished for understairs toilet

[@LTFC1964]

Rich, you never cease to amaze me with your skill, attention to detail, problem solving on the go and all round humour. I doubt very much there is anyone out there better than you. Bravo.

[@Mr_A_Builders]

That’s very kind of you to say mate but I’m sure there are many people like me but don’t show it on KZbin. One of these people is my Dad. 👍🏻

[@tkthebear984]

Smashing video Rich. You’ve done a great job on the kitchen and the flooring looks fantastic. I’ve really enjoyed this series and the music. I’ve have learnt a lot from you guys. Take care guys till next week 😁👍

[@ste_t]

As a DIY enthusiast with some big projects of my own to work on I love all Mr A Builders videos as they help me no end. I recently installed my own kitchen (first time) and I bought myself a Stabila digital level (told the wife I neeeeeded to have it). I found the digital part very useful when levelling the cabinets as it provides an audiable tone when perfectly level. it meant i could just adjust the feet and listen to the tone rather than checking the bubble after every twist. Every little helps. 👍

[@Mr_A_Builders]

That’s a very good idea Ste I may even try that one myself so if you see it appear on the channel be sure to give yourself a shout out as the instigator of the idea 😁👍🏻

[@phillrose8594]

Another great episode lads, I watch a few of these type of vides from various builders across the country but you guys are by the best both factual and entertaining 👍👍

[@freeform33]

I like a man who glues his dowels 👍

[@paulf2529]

I think the flooring looks very good indeed. It's nice to see the latexing and overboarding done correctly.

[@Mr_A_Builders]

Maybe try leading with that Paul and add the pipe clips in as a ‘but’ or ‘however’. I’d have more acceptance as an actual professionals opinion for that kind of comment anything else just seems pointless.

[@paulf2529]

@@Mr_A_Builders fair enough.

[@Giant.Iain171]

Great work, I think the carpentry are my favourite episodes. There’s no need for pink board under the stair. Neither storey is relying on it for escape and the stair is open to the room, so it’s not required from a regs point of view. No harm in doing so of course, but omitting it may mean you don’t need to add a bead trim on the underside of the stringer.

[@Mr_A_Builders]

I agree there is no need but as you say it doesn’t hurt anything so why not 👍🏻

[@ianb9103]

Great work to you and the team

[@EMEL-hr4ut]

Thank you. I love your kitchen jobs, explanations and honesty (drilled through) as it shows you are after all human ! 😅

[@davidcoates9123]

Cracking that lads, well done. I fitted my Kitchen about 15 years ago and it was no where near as involved as this one 😄

[@jruk1981]

Great content Rich. I can’t help but think that island/ breakfast bar is going to be a pain to live with though. Perhaps created a bottleneck in the room. I do admire the teams approach, seeing your attention to detail versus the so called tradesmen I have had the misfortune to deal with. It is refreshing. Cheers James

[@mrboyban]

Thanks God you had the skylight, can you imagine if there was no such a thing there.

[@siaddersl2936]

Richard and kitchens is like Matt and his plastering, big boy trouser time🤣🤣🤣

[@stevem7868-y4l]

I wont say it would be my choice or plan, but wow, looks like a great use of what was wasted space, and now usable space, and a Customer, who wants to put their own bits in, is great, that media wall, looks the bloody fab!

[@fardastevie2827]

always a pleasure watching you fit a kitchen i can remember the last one you done for your college at his house ......very inspireing well done to you ..... hope other people take note on your methodical approach to your jobs 1st class mate 👍👍

[@neilbissett1240]

Fantastic work ❤

[@robertmorris5214]

Fantastic video Rich excellent job

[@lazylad8544]

Not bad that kitchen. Your getting better at fitting rich.

[@Mr_A_Builders]

I’ll take that as a compliment shall I? Shall I? 😜👍🏻

[@lazylad8544]

@@Mr_A_Builders 🤣🤣👍

[@JimGreen-ts1ul]

Thanks!

[@Mr_A_Builders]

Thank you very much Jim. 👍🏻

[@charlescoulson]

I was having a giggle at your expense when some bit of this incredibly techie job went a bit wobbly, and the phrase "6P" came to mind(Proper prior planning prevents p**s poor performance).. Not actually applicable in this case but it was the realisation that the standard opening hinges of those top upward opening cupboards were going to hit the ceiling!!! Another learning moment. That said what a great job.

[@Mr_A_Builders]

Well Charles. I’m glad our video made you giggle albeit not at my expense. The kitchen surveyor only had one job and that is to check that the kitchen design works prior to it being given the green light for production I’d say he failed don’t you.

[@charlescoulson]

@@Mr_A_Builders That is new info. As you say not your fault. Pass on 6p to the designer!!!

[@Mr_A_Builders]

You may have missed that part of the video at the start where I said I’d had nothing to do with it 👍🏻

[@grahamhunt1169]

Was it me ..... that cat had a Brummie accent! 🐈‍⬛🤣

[@donoconnor4204]

Great video as always! Looking superb.

[@lestertennysonsmith-xw2fm]

Absolutely stunning job so far well done guys

[@sygad1]

no way, using the sonoff pro with home assistant, im doing the exact same thing, did not expect that

[@sawdustwoodchips]

Absolutely love your channel! Do you film it all with just a phone and GoPro?

[@Mr_A_Builders]

Glad to hear you are liking our content. Yes mate we do indeed however, since this episode you are commenting on we have purchased other gadgets like a drone, mics and gimbals to improve your viewing more. Have a great day👍🏻

[@timcharlton7423]

Nice job again well done to the team what the name of the joiner how going to finish the job for you keep up the amazing work you are all doing 👏 👍

[@Jnf-fx1jm]

Hi Rich. Is there going to be a final video of the completed job?

[@MARTINA-gc3tq]

Do the base units each include a pullout step ladder so the homeowner can gain access to the Everest cupboards?

[@TeamFoxhoundUK]

Nice work as always, the only thing I'm not understanding is that cupboard in front of the underfloor heating manifold. So they've got a cupboard, that has a rear piece that is attached with Q Clips hiding the manifold. If any work needs doing on the manifold will it be: 1. Remove the top workpiece (single piece of quarts or whatever it is covering the cupboard and appliances) 2. Knock back panel towards front of cupboard to disconnect Q Clips 3. Lift back panel out Please tell me those deaths stairs the customer did from the old part of the house to the new house aren't staying?! 🤣

[@Mr_A_Builders]

Why do they need to remove the worktop? The keku clips are made for this exact reason. Allowing access to areas for maintenance. There’s more room in that 900mm wide cupboard that most plumbers work in. Im certain it’ll be perfectly fine 👍🏻

[@TeamFoxhoundUK]

@@Mr_A_Builders Ah, maybe it was just the angle, I was thinking if they didn't take the top off and just pulled the back panel forward of the keku clips, it doesn't look like there is enough room to move the panel out of the way because of the center dividing bar (whatever it's called). Hope that makes sense 😂

[@w.o.o.d.y]

Blimey Rich, what a huge difference overall !! Bet the client is over the moon with the job now. How many weeks/months in total did it take please, asking for a friend.....

[@Mr_A_Builders]

Couldn’t say in total Woody but it took us that long to get out of the ground we lost count. 👍🏻

[@peterharkes1465]

Hey Rich. Fantastic video and workmanship as always! It's all coming together now. I notced the blue lights in the fireplace behind the wood burner. Looking to do somthing similar. Do you know what kind they are? Thanks Peter

[@Mr_A_Builders]

I’m sorry Peter I don’t. I’ll try my best to find out for you from the customer. 👍🏻

[@ja2054]

Nice work as always. Wanna hear my radical concept? No wall mounted cupboards. I have an irrational hatred of them. They make a room feel oppressive and cramped and only serve as a place to store crap. I didn’t put any in when I replaced our old kitchen and the room feels open and spacious and allows room on the walls for a bit of wanky art and a narrow shelf of fancy tat my wife likes to display. Trust me you don’t need them. We can adequately store all our stuff in floor mounted cupboards, (family of four). More cupboards = more space you don’t need so you fill it with crap. Try it, I dare you.

[@sambarnes2063]

Completely agree, I took all mine out too!

[@steadfastandyx4947]

Great work. What's happening around the stairwell?

[@Mr_A_Builders]

They are having a glass balustrade. Should really finish it off beautifully 👍🏻

[@todsimmons6067]

Who fitted the the luxury vinyl someone i know is thinking of but getting quotes at the min

[@petel5560]

Those tall units are tough to assemble and position. Will you be adding a balustrade around the top of the stairs?

[@Mr_A_Builders]

It’s got to be measured by a glass balustrade company now the flooring is complete. 👍🏻

[@MayoMick]

Another great video Rich! Can I ask, in the video at the 27 min mark, you are set up in the utility room with your chopsaw. Where did you get the roller that looks like its adjustable like a scissor jack?

[@Mr_A_Builders]

They are a great piece of kit. It’s a trend adjustable bench roller 👍🏻

[@Matt-E-Mulsion]

Is there a follow up to this video, if so where can I find it and what is it called ?

[@amazing451]

When cutting the end panels at point 24.13 it looked like you took a shallow pass first, then lowered the saw to full depth. Do you this to help prevent breakout on the face of the board ? Presumably this kitchen was supplied by a different company as I thought you guys only fitted kitchens from a company called Chase?

[@Mr_A_Builders]

The Milwaukee saw has a setting so you can do a scribe cut first and yes it helps stop face break out. Chase are my kitchen company of choice and given that choice in the future and after issues again with this kitchen it’ll be my only choice or not fit the kitchen. 👍🏻

[@Doggonewest]

Richie, having never fitted an island before - how do you anchor it to the floor to prevent it moving? Regards Nick

[@Mr_A_Builders]

Hi Nick. I don’t anchor them especially with UFH in the floor. The shear weight of it as a mass of cupboards combined in this case with a stone worktop will mean that it’ll never shift. 👍🏻

[@richardredman3947]

Bonjour Big Nuts.... Do you you think those bosch holesaws are worth the money.. do they actually work without burning out on mdf? The white progressors are dear enough 😅 but crap in mdf and wear out quick in mfc.

[@richardredman3947]

I also love the bit where you went full Bruce Lee with the speech dubbing 😂😂

[@Mr_A_Builders]

Well Rich I’ll let you into a little secret. Those expensive Bosch hole saws were purchased after a couple of bottles of beer and seeing the price without VAT. However, I can’t fault them yet even in mdf and they certainly are better than the white ones which is what I had before. 👍🏻

[@Mr_A_Builders]

I really thought I’d sorted that so I’m baffled as to what keeps happening. However, I’ve spoken to a videographer we work with occasionally and he’s given me things to try. 👍🏻

[@jamesthompson4062]

Sounds a nightmare. Just a question and not a criticism but why do you not put the floor down first as and finish off all those basically gaps in the wall. Basically no drafts and we have had problems with rats getting into our kitchen cupboards which we sorted. Really enjoyed watching this series which is giving me ideas for our place. I would hire you guys all day long. Top quality, skills and very knowledgeable and enjoy the banter 😎

[@Mr_A_Builders]

Hi James. The main reason is because it’s a waste of money putting flooring under cupboards, the customer could potentially waste 20+m2 on this job and also once it’s down you have to protect it from damage by all the passing trades and accidents will always happen.

[@chriscox4023]

I see no sockets below worktop for washer and dryer. Cables through worktop?

[@Mr_A_Builders]

It’s all there Chris don’t you worry about that 👍🏻

[@chrissybfcful]

Is it just my tv or is the sync between audio and vision is out?? Notice it on a few episodes now 🤔 Those lift up double doors probably shouldn't have been used on that job because you probably not get in the top cupboard, im speaking from experience here because ive fitted some beforehand and they were a right mare lol, customer wasn't happy 🤷‍♂️ love the channel guys 👏

[@Mr_A_Builders]

Hi Chris I did notice it was out a bit but thought I’d solved it. I’m pretty sure the reason now for it is I’m using my iPhone 15 on Timelapse and also a GoPro hero 10. They must capture Timelapse at different rates which in turn messes up the lip sync.

[@chrissybfcful]

@mrabuilders6723 I'm pleased my system is ok then lol. 👍

[@Mr_A_Builders]

Nobody else has mentioned it though mate but maybe they are just thinking here we go that channel with the shite editing again 😂👍🏻

[@chrissybfcful]

@mrabuilders6723 hahaha... gotta laugh mate. Brilliant content 👌

[@Footyshortslive]

@@Mr_A_Buildersyeah was miles out where you are talking to camera and also talking over. Doesn’t make much difference, content is still mega.

[@pauld3638]

I wijsh Rich you could come to |Kent in Oct and it my Kitchen.

[@Mr_A_Builders]

A tad too far that Paul 😁👍🏻

[@dominictinsley2565]

How long has this job taken ? 😂

[@barryford7135]

Most kitchen designers haven’t got a clue? 😡

[@billduffy600]

I think the safety rail at the staircase would be a priority , rather than the kitchen .

[@Mr_A_Builders]

Ok Bill so we do the flooring around the temporary safety rail do we? Don’t think the customers would like that very much

[@98SmithSteve]

I swear that cat miaows in a brummie accent.

[@Mr_A_Builders]

😂

[@MikeFarley-y2i]

Without sounding too much like an arse,I can imagine there could be issues regarding the fitting of the dishwasher,re. the fixed aluminium trim/and the final dishwasher height,especially if it is a fully integrated model,I like your attention to detail re. the fitting..the problem with "kitchen designers",is that they invariably do not have any experience regarding the challenges etc,as a result of their designs..as you have found out,and I say,anyone who has fitted kitchens,unless the designer has had prior fitting experince..

[@Mr_A_Builders]

I don’t think you sound like an arse at all your correct in what you say. The true handless system does create some issues with integrated dishwashers but it looks great in pay 🤷

[@matthewfoster6620]

Is it just me or is the audio very quiet this week?

[@michaelwaite6725]

Integrated fridge freezer next to a integrated oven not ideal

[@Mr_A_Builders]

Interesting comment Michael I’d like to know your reasoning behind it as I see it quite a lot in kitchen design. 👍🏻

[@paulf2529]

Hot air from the oven puts stress extra on the fridge freezer compressor.

[@Mr_A_Builders]

Did you edit this comment because your name isn’t Micheal?

[@michaelwaite6725]

@@Mr_A_Builders the fridge freezer usually has a temperature sensor somewhere foamed in its cabinet the additional heat from a adjoining oven will make the fridge freezer work harder to maintain its optimum temperature . It's the kitchen designers that need advising on this .

[@w.o.o.d.y]

@@michaelwaite6725 so the kitchen units has vertical rails which give an air gap between the larder units....and hot air from the oven will rise, not fall down toward the fridge motor...unless you change the laws of physics...so how will the fridge pump be stressed as its nearly on the floor and sucking in cold air through a vent ?

[@rayhall4578]

been there done that ! mwahahahahaha

[@paulf2529]

13:38 Honestly, are an extra 2 pipe clips on the hot and cold too much to ask?

[@MattGriffin1]

Paul, it’s almost like the entire project is invisible to you except for those two pipes. Nice tunnel vision!

[@paulf2529]

@MattGriffin1 I've always been somewhat detail driven. The small details make the job. My own jobs often run behind schedule resultingly and ive fallen out with many trades who so often seem hell bent in corner cutting, but I always want to be the one who can walk away knowing the job is done correctly. Thankfully, I have a selection of trusted subcontractors who I can work with and who know my expectations.

[@JamesBond-xq3tw]

Kitchen designer ,needs sacking ????

[@phil25051]

Why did you fit the units before the the floor was Latexed, Feathered and boarded ? Thats not the correct way to do it! Your job would of been easier on a nice LEVEL floor obviously!! Maybe you were under pressure to get the kitchen done? It probably took longer doing it back to front! I look forward to your reply🤔🤔

[@Mr_A_Builders]

Well Phil here’s my reply and my opinion. The wrong way around based on what exactly? Have you seen the channel before? If you have you’ll know that the kitchen floor was a flat and level surface following our liquid screed. The customer decided to have LVT and the floor layer was organised by the customer. The fact he was there the same time was not my doing and certainly not ideal. I’m sure it’s a great way for a floor layer to have no obstacles but it’s certainly a waste of money for the Customer to have the extra m2 of ply and latex and flooring under cupboards. 👍🏻

[@phil25051]

@@Mr_A_Builders Fair comment. Out of your control then? Lvt is not a short term flooring solution like maybe sheet domestic cushion floor, so in my opinion i would of insisted in having it fully fitted wall to wall and sealed. Not trying to save a couple of pound on a project of this scale. It would of avoided the block of wood you have used under one of the units legs!! In the future when a kickboard has to removed for what ever reason, will the sealant that i assume you are going to use be replaced? Probably not! The next problem could be the LVT blowing off the adhesive due to water? Depending on what adhesive has been used. If you think im correct dont reply🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Mr_A_Builders]

@phil25051 flooring was nothing to do with us and didn’t get organised by us. We found out the floor layer was on site three days before I was due to fit the kitchen and had no time to reschedule. Saving a few quid isn’t down to us on a job that’s not in our quote. Our opinion was never asked for so therefore wasn’t offered. I’m presuming the customer followed the instructions from the floor layer and not the person who knows nothing about LVT flooring and doesn’t wish to. My comment was merely my opinion which is what we are both well within our rights to offer. If you think you right that’s fair enough.

[@phil25051]

@@Mr_A_Builders ❤