Renovate your kitchen

Is your worktop damaged or no longer satisfactory? Rest assured, it is possible to replace your countertop without ruining your kitchen.

What you need to know:

• Know which new worktop you want to install, which type (laminate or wood veneer) and whether you want a standard or custom worktop.
• If you are unsure about choosing your worktop, take a look at our selection guide.
• Do you want to personalize your worksheet? Custom design it with our configurator.
• Provide the necessary materials to dismantle your current worktop and install the new one: meter, drill, cutter, jigsaw, hinges, trestles, protections... You will find all the information in the installation manual of your future worktop.

Steps:

1. Turn off the electricity and water supplies to avoid any risk during the installation of your new worktop.
2. Dismantle your built-in elements in your worktop and then remove the old worktop by removing the connections and avoiding as much as possible to damage the base that supports it. Usually it is sufficient to remove the silicone gaskets and any mounting screws.
3. Cut your worktop to the right size (if necessary), as well as the location of your sink, mixer tap and hob.
4. Set up your work surface. If the worktop requires multiple parts to be assembled, attach them together with glue suitable for the type of worktop. Once in place, add your sink, mixer tap and hob and secure all your elements with a gasket to ensure watertightness, especially around your splashback.

Replacing your sink or even your mixer tap may seem complicated, but rest assured, it is possible to do it yourself without needing help from a professional.

What you need:

• Your new sink and/or mixer tap, the mounting accessories and the siphon
• All the equipment needed to renew the sink and mixer tap: trestles, cutter, screwdriver, bucket, chisel, jigsaw, drill, protective gloves, sink wrench or pliers, wet wipes, etc.
• Silicone joint, wood glue, special PVC glue

Steps

1. Turn off your water supply and unscrew your supply hoses and the siphon connected to your sink and drain. Then remove the screws under the sink.
2. Carefully remove the silicone around the sink with a craft knife and then remove the sink (give a few taps with a chisel if necessary). Remove any remaining silicone.
3. Cut out the new template for the sink and mixer tap if the sizes differ or the locations change. Apply silicone caulk around the edge of the stand and wood glue to the edges of the worktop to create a seal between the sink and the worktop.
4. Install the new sink and then connect the water hoses, siphon and drain. Tighten the nuts with suitable pliers. Then install the mixer.
5. Apply silicone sealant around the new elements and then check the tightness by opening the water supply.

When renovating your kitchen, you can also easily add a splashback if your kitchen does not currently have one, or renew it if it needs an update.

What you need:

• Your new Splash guards. Want to personalise your guard? Use our configurator or order it directly from a colleague in the store.
• Glue that matches the type of back wall (with a gluegun) or adhesive strips, silicone sealant and paint tape
• A jigsaw if you want to cut your back wall to the right size, as well as the edges

 

Steps

1. Carefully dismantle the old back wall so that the worktop and wall are not damaged.
2. Cut your new back wall to the desired size if it is made of wood and not custom-made. Cover the edges of your wooden back wall with the supplied strips.
3. Prepare the wall by sanding it if it shows any abnormalities and then clean it with a suitable wall cleaning agent and a sponge so that it is ready to receive the backsplash.
4. Install the backsplash by applying adhesive to the backing using a gun appropriate for the type of backsplash
5. .Seal with a silicone gasket to ensure a seal between the worktop and backsplash. To prevent contamination of the worktop, we recommend protecting it with paint tape.

If you are renovating your kitchen, you can also opt for new equipment. There are appliances that use less energy or appliances that can be integrated into your kitchen.

What you need to do:

• Check the current compatibility of your current household appliances that you want to keep in your new kitchen (in terms of size, type: freestanding, built-in or fully integrated, etc.)
• Choose your kitchen appliances, including the accessories. But also the location and the connections.
• Check out all our tips on choosing home appliances and our 2023 home appliance buying guide.
• Learn about the triangle of activity zones (storage, washing, cooking)

Steps

1. Turn off old appliances.
2. Shut off and drain the water supply to remove water from appliances (dishwashers and washing machines). Empty and defrost the refrigerator and freezer.
3. If you need to remove built-in or integrated appliances, carefully remove the front, mounting screws (directly to the sides of the appliance or usually via adjacent furniture) and plinth.
4. Carefully loosen the device and use a hand truck if necessary.Install the new devices by carefully following the instructions for useReconnect the kitchen and water supplies.