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23 April 2020

When and how to renovate your kitchen by BLANCO 

DIY with smaller projects:

REPLACING SILICONE JOINTS

Over the years, the joints in your kitchen become porous and cease to be watertight. This is normal for silicone as it ages and cannot be prevented. This can lead to problems when water gets through leaking joints and behind tiles as the build-up of moisture can allow mould to develop. A porous surface can result in the silicone joint becoming discoloured or mildewed which not only looks unsightly but can also be detrimental to health. Replacing the silicone joints regularly can prevent this; with a little practise and dexterity you can do this by yourself.

SETTING ACCENTS WITH WALL PAINT ORWALLPAPER

You can change the whole feel of your kitchen in a single day with just a little paint. Just grab some overalls and a paintbrush. However, do be careful to cover up your kitchen to make sure you don't end up with blobs of paint on your floors and fittings. Take your time over to find the right colour when choosing your paint. Blue in the kitchen gives a sense of space, while a white base colour can be paired with suitable colours to look cosy and warm or minimalistic and cool. Everyone has their own preferred colour effects and favourites to go with the design of their kitchen.

And one last tip: make sure that any wallpaper or paint above the cooking or sink areas is water-repellent.

CHANGING YOUR KITCHEN MIXER TAP

Introducing a new kitchen mixer tap can do wonders for the overall look of your kitchen. If your kitchen mixer tap is broken or you need something new, it's easy enough to replace it. If you live in an old building, in particular, you should check which kind of kitchen mixer tap you need as there are different types of connections; high-pressure with two connections and low-pressure with three connections.

NEW KITCHEN HANDLES

Firstly, unscrew the old kitchen handles and measure the distance between the screw holes. Use this distance for the dimensions of the new handles. There are lots of DIY solutions for modern, customised cabinet handles.

UPGRADING YOUR SPLASH GUARD

If you're a real DIY enthusiast and your kitchen comes with an outdated tiled splashback, then this final tip is for you. Wall coverings are great for covering old kitchen tiles and make a cheaper alternative to knocking off old tiles and applying new ones. To do this, you need to install wooden slats all around the splashback (if there's room beside it; if not, drill into the joints), cut an MDF panel (or another panel of your choice) to the right size and screw it tightly to the wooden slats. Finally, apply waterproof paint and your beautiful new wall cladding will be finished. 

Bring in the professionals for bigger projects:

REPLACING THE WORKTOP

When renovating your kitchen, a scratched and damaged worktop should be replaced with a new one. That said, replacing a worktop isn't quite as easy as you might expect. Depending on the manufacturer and material, the worktop and kitchen carcass may not only be stuck or screwed in, but also - as in the case of natural stone - glued with silicone, so the floor units may sustain damage when you prise off the worktop. Leave this job to a specialist to spare yourself problems with your cabinets further down the line. If you've decided that you're going to replace your worktop, you should think about also replacing the sink as part of your kitchen renovation work. Lots of stainless steel bowls become lacklustre over the years, with scratches and limescale marks. When you buy a new worktop, you also have the opportunity to install a larger sink or double bowl to make everyday kitchen tasks that bit easier.

HOW LONG WILL YOUR COOKER, WASHING MACHINE AND OTHER APPLIANCES LAST?

Of course, when renovating a kitchen, you're bound to be focusing on areas that are flawed or no longer look appealing. Those who love cooking often look to prioritise new appliances and innovative technology for convenience when cooking and baking.  Showrooms are ideal for testing out the features of new appliances and seeking advice. Whatever you choose, it's worth stressing that in most cases a kitchen renovation will mean replacing the electric appliances and that these should always be connected by expert technicians only.

For further information on BLANCO UK, please call 01923 635 200 or visit www.blanco.co.uk.                                                     

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