Setting Kitchen Worktops In Bristol
Much of Bristol’s original terraced housing stock is of the Victorian era, a time when spirit levels were not deemed necessary! At least that could be a conclusion you might draw if you’ve ever had the good luck to work on a Victorian terrace restoration.
Some of the houses I have seen are pretty shocking. It’s like being in topsy turvy world! The roof runs one way out of level, the floor runs the other way. If you’re trying to do jobs like fitting skirtings, some of the angles you have to deal with can give you stupid brain wrong!
One of the big problems with these houses is the lack of any substantial foundation. They were just slapped up as quick as possible to give the influxing workers warmth and dry shelter. It’s amazing they have stood this long really.
During the initial fifteen years of their lives many of the houses have moved and as such many internal walls have become distorted. This commonly gives rise to a wedge shaped room with all the lovely angles that entails.
If you have ever had the thankless task of installing kitchen worktops in Bristol dwellings you will know these angles better than most. You’d be wise to brush up on your pro wood butchery skills before attempting this kind of task.
Once you’ve attempted a couple it does become easier and you will become a dab hand and scribing those worktops into those wobbly walls. In fact getting it right can be very satisfying. Good luck in your quest!
November 20th, 2008 at 10:54 am
What about refacing?