MaiDong 512 Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 Can these doors be removed for cleaning? They look like they're set into the tiled units, there are no visible brackets, what's the secret? Link to post Share on other sites
Adiudon 53 Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 If they are the same as mine they have 2 screws that secure a metal plate with a hinge pin that locates into a plastic bush, 1 at the top & 1 at the bottom, remove the 2 screws from the top and the door can be separated from the plate then the door can be removed out of the lower hinge fitting/ bush, when refitting do not tighten the screws too much as they can strip easily. Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew Dwyer 14,645 Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 I have exactly the same ( King brand ) and I don’t see any way to remove.    A shame as a good hose down outside would be helpful .  Link to post Share on other sites
CharlieH 29,675 Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 I have similiar too and mine are not removable from the caseing. The hinge plates appear like rivet fixing.   Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew Dwyer 14,645 Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 The screen can be removed if that is any help ?? Open the door and pull GENTLYÂ on the surround holding the screen in place, pull halfway down the door, but DO BE GENTLE !! Â Â I also have a stand alone unit: Â Â and the screen/glass can be removed in the same way. Â Link to post Share on other sites
Adiudon 53 Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 Different style to mine, the hinge pins must be fitted from the outside of the frame. Link to post Share on other sites
MaiDong 512 Posted January 23 Author Share Posted January 23 Thanks for all the replies! These indeed cannot be removed, the back panel can - as AD has shown above - but the front panel can't toothbrushes and Haiter to the ready! Link to post Share on other sites
DrJack54 7,403 Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 Can I chip in with related question. I have same doors in a concrete bench Thai kitchen. Anyway did make over re tiling and a western kitchen etc. So the only thing that's horrible is the outdated King style doors. 40x60cm Mine appear not removable. Has anyone done a cover up by placing ply (thin) or something similar to door front. Link to post Share on other sites
sometimewoodworker 3,142 Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 3 hours ago, DrJack54 said: Can I chip in with related question. I have same doors in a concrete bench Thai kitchen. Anyway did make over re tiling and a western kitchen etc. So the only thing that's horrible is the outdated King style doors. 40x60cm Mine appear not removable. Has anyone done a cover up by placing ply (thin) or something similar to door front. Post a few pictures of what you’ve got and what you want to achieve. Then we can advise. Link to post Share on other sites
DrJack54 7,403 Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 15 minutes ago, sometimewoodworker said: Post a few pictures of what you’ve got and what you want to achieve. Then we can advise. Thanks. Yes I could have removed/replaced door units. There is western style kitchen opposite wall. So only the old doors are an eyesore. Its intended as a rental so the aim was a makeover rather than complete gut and replace Link to post Share on other sites
uncleP 544 Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 to clean use oxygen cleaner and 12% peroxide (used by hairdressers) mix together and wipe on leave for 5 mins and wipe off. mine went from yellow to white  Link to post Share on other sites
sometimewoodworker 3,142 Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 3 hours ago, DrJack54 said: Thanks. Yes I could have removed/replaced door units. There is western style kitchen opposite wall. So only the old doors are an eyesore. Its intended as a rental so the aim was a makeover rather than complete gut and replace I would check to see if replacement units are available and prices, unless the doors are in great condition apart from the handles. Swapping out doors is likely to be cheaper and look better than trying to put a wood skin on them. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
DrJack54 7,403 Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 3 minutes ago, sometimewoodworker said: would check to see if replacement units are available and prices, unless the doors are in great condition apart from the handles. Swapping out doors is likely to be cheaper and look better than trying to put a wood skin on them. Yes I agree. Since post I was looking across at my black glass fridge. Wonder if a 400x600 glass toughened is too heavy to attach to door front. On left of bench doors will be black fridge and to the right under bench oven also black glass.  Link to post Share on other sites
stubuzz 1,355 Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 4 hours ago, DrJack54 said: Thanks. Yes I could have removed/replaced door units. There is western style kitchen opposite wall. So only the old doors are an eyesore. Its intended as a rental so the aim was a makeover rather than complete gut and replace  Is that granite you have used to cover the old tiles? Link to post Share on other sites
MaiDong 512 Posted January 23 Author Share Posted January 23 6 hours ago, uncleP said: to clean use oxygen cleaner and 12% peroxide (used by hairdressers) mix together and wipe on leave for 5 mins and wipe off. mine went from yellow to white  Can you post a photo of this 'oxygen cleaner' please? Our bathroom door frames are yellowing, I find it the most ugly of the upvc ugly traits... Link to post Share on other sites
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