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Can I put my new kitchen in without my french doors?

Connie Parkinson

3 years ago

Our french doors have been delayed by a few weeks however we want to get our kitchen in so that the house is ready before Christmas. Is there a way (other than boarding the space up) to get the space waterproof and secure so that the kitchen can continue to progress? Or is this a stupid idea and we should be waiting?

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Ellie
3 years ago
Our 3.5m wide hole in the wall was in our kitchen for approx 8 weeks. Our new kitchen was put in before the doors arrived too.
Connie Parkinson thanked Ellie
Connie Parkinson
Original Author
3 years ago
Hi Ellie, thank you so much for commenting! That is great. Did you block up the hole ? If so what with?
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Our builder created the hole in the wall, the door company measured the hole and the doors were made to fit the hole. Hole blocked up with wood for 7 wks til the doors arrived.
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