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Replacing kitchen units without removing the worktop

4 years ago

We completed an extensive refurbishment of our house a few years ago and we simply did not have sufficient budget to include an entire new kitchen as well. We therefore repurposed the existing units in a different configuration and purchased a new worktop (12mm Neolith Estatuario Silk).

The units are now looking a little tired and old and need replacing i.e. not just the doors but also the carcasses.

Question is does anyone have any experience in replacing full kitchen units whilst leaving the worktop in place. The worktop is very expensive and would not want to risk moving it.
Also we have a waterfall worktop over the island unit. Does anyone know whether the units can be replaced and whether the end panels which seem to be attached to the worktop with silicon can be detached.

Any comments / suggestions would be gratefully received.

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Rukmini Patel Interior Design
4 years ago
Hi Mark,

Firstly do the carcasses really need replacing? i.e. are they breaking inside? Reason I ask is because carcasses are generally the same size from brand to brand unless you have had a very bespoke kitchen. It will be harder to replace the carcasses as the base units will be siliconed to the worktops underneath.

Naked doors is a great brand which specialises in changing just the front doors: https://www.nakedkitchens.com/doors?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI1MSGq7aR5QIViaztCh3yYAZJEAAYASAAEgKJnvD_BwE

If however you really do want to change the internals first thing I would do is speak to several builders and find one that is willing to change them for you. Some might tell you they can't do it, some might be able to do it.

Good luck! Hope that helps

Rukmini
Ribena Drinker
4 years ago
I don't really have an answer to your question, but I'd recommend you put a bowl of water down for your cat. LOL
Mark Scotter thanked Ribena Drinker
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Could you speak to the original worktop installers to see if they can removed it for you and re-install when you've done the kitchen?

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