Hi there, we are looking for a new kitchen and have been to Ikea and Bunnings. But they do not do the installation. We are looking for tips and/or comments on:
1) have members found the quality of Ikea kitchens reliable and durable;
2) have members found the quality of Bunnings kitchens reliable and durable;
3) would members have any recommendations of reliable kitchen installers, who have done a professional job;
4) would members recommend any other kitchen installers;
5) any other tips or advice would be greatly appreciated. Thank you all in advance.
New Kitchen
Lwl au on 03/03/2014 - 09:57
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bunnings mostly sell overpriced cheaply made chinese goods. harvey norman can be good during eofy sales + clearance items.
if you use a kitchen installer get them to buy for you as they get tradie discounts/prices.
Re Harvey Norman: If you decide on Harvey N, it may help to read this posting (on a bathroom installation) first…
http://servantofchaos.com/2011/02/five-reasons-not-to-renova…
Apart from the issues he had with the contractor, I get the impression he went into it with unrealistic expectations.
If I was having a bathroom installed I wouldn't just take it for granted that they would remove and replace ALL of the gyprock and cornice in the room. And sadly, sanding is just part of painting.
Having said that, due to the experiences we've had with our local store (even though I realise it's probably a totally separate division) I personally wouldn't be getting Hardly Normal to do my bathroom anyway.
OP have you considered having a carpenter build your kitchen rather than buy one?
Hi Mate
I had a whole ikea kitchen installed by Rob at flat pack installers back in Nov.
Rob did a awesome job.http://www.flatpackinstallers.com.au/
LEt me know if you would like to see any pics etc
You get what you pay for unfortunately.flatpack kitchens are great if you can measure up properly to get the flat pack and if you are handy with tools to put it in yourself.
The cheapest places are the cheapest because they cut corners. Most tradies working for places like bunnings are probably getting paid less per job than trades working for themselves, therefore they want to do more jobs, therefore more quickly, therefore less careful. Tradies who work by word of mouth are often more expensive, but they do the job well because they need the word to spread around for the next job.
I looked at it from over all $$ perspective. I paid about $1200 from memory for the flatpack installer, but overall saving versus and cabinet maker kitchen was good.
here are some pics:
All up give yourself a month. yep organised own electrician and plumber
Can give you a free measure and quote for a custom made kitchen if you are in Syd metro. you would be surprised on price.
Friends of ours are currently in the process of ripping out their kitchen to have a new one installed. Flat packs were going to cost them 5k, not including installation. They've discovered they can get it custom made (so obviously, installed) for 6K.
I installed an IKEA kitchen, good quality & looks good. I did design on Ikea grid paper & Ikea computer system. I stripped out old kitchen, sold old cabinets on Gumtree. I managed whole project, and arranged plumbing, electricals & tiling.
Can provide installer details if you want them. Good quality work and good price.
We have an Ikea kitchen - got it about 11 years ago.
It has been ok but nothing great and is starting to show its age - benchtops starting to leak at joins and corners of cupboard doors starting to show signs of wear.
If you want installation advice you might want to tell people where you are.