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How to install an outdoor Kaboodle kitchen on brick?

I am preparing to install an outdoor kitchen in my alfresco, do i fix the cabinets direct to the bricks or is it best to put in a timber runner or cement sheet?

Also what “screws” are recommended to fix to the brick? do i also need to use adhesive on brick?

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Akanksha

Hello @I_am_ColleenT,

A warm welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community. We're delighted to have you join us and look forward to seeing and assisting you with your home improvement and garden projects.

Thanks for your question. Looks like an exciting project. I'm sure our resident Bunnings D.I.Y. expert @MitchellMc will be happy to provide some advice as soon as he can. Let me also tag our ever-helpful members @Jewelleryrescue, @RayaJane and @jeffjen in case they have any thoughts. Thanks for your patience in the meantime.

Do keep us updated as your project progresses. I'd love to see the final result.

Akanksha

Jewelleryrescue

Hi @I_am_ColleenT

It looks like your preparing to do a single level of cabinets, and you floor looks very flat and straight for starters so no real need to put in a extra layer of flooring. your cabinets have their own feet.

In fact if your joining the cabinets together it will form a solid unit and have its own inertia and not be moved easy so No real need to fix to the wall in some cases.

There is the possibility the floor is slightly angled and you will want to screw cabinets to the wall to hold them flat and leveled and adjust the feet downwards to compensate for floor drop .

So inside the cabinet you are looking for the timber frame running across the back at the top you will need to drill 2 screw holes and mark the walls.

Some times place cabinets in position drill the screw holes and let the drill mark the wall behind Ie start drilling then take cabinet our and brick drill holes rawl plugs or equivilant. Reposition cabinets and screw 40 mm timber screws into wall rawl plug solution fixing the cabinet ready for the bench top.

As far as timber runner you might want a kick board under your cabinets running across multiple units will give a level cabinet finish supporting front edge. Or build a standard box frame for units to sit on harder to do with a sloping floor as one side needs to be higher than the other,

Enjoy your build.

I_am_ColleenT

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/33388#Comment_33388

thank there is actually a massive slope down and the last cabinet there is no more length in the legs to reach the ground

so i thought i could either put timber o. where the feet go to give them an extension or build a base which is going to be tricky due to the slope!

i think im might try the leg option first!

MitchellMc

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/79016#Comment_79016

Hi @I_am_ColleenT,

How far off are you with the adjustments on the legs? A timber block under the far end will likely be a good solution or plastic packers.

These are the wall plugs you'll be screwing into and I don't believe there is a need to install sheeting or timber behind the cabinets.

Mitchell

Jason

How is your build progressing @I_am_ColleenT? It would be great to see an update as outdoor kitchen projects are hugely popular with the Bunnings Workshop community.

Please also let us know if you need a hand with anything. We're here to help.

Jason

I_am_ColleenT

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/33931#Comment_33931

Almost done…..

Just need to put on handles and caulk…. any suggestions on what to use on bricks and bench?

MitchellMc

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/79570#Comment_79570

That looks fantastic, @I_am_ColleenT; you must be SO pleased!

Could you please provide a few more details on your question about what to use on bricks and bench? Were you wanting a caulking product to seal the rear edge of the bench? If so, you could use Sikaflex Pro+.

Mitchell

I_am_ColleenT

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/104175#Comment_104175

Yes I want seal between brick and bench so water (dirt and bugs) don’t go down the back!

It’s tricky with the groves of the brickwork!

MitchellMc

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/119153#Comment_119153

Yes, the grooves in the bricks can make it trickier than a flat surface @I_am_ColleenT. Just take your time and make sure to tape off the adjacent surfaces.

Here's a helpful guide: How to apply silicone sealant.

Mitchell

I_am_ColleenT

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/79570#Comment_79570

I_am_ColleenT

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/104187#Comment_104187

I love my pop up power tower!

Jason

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/104187#Comment_104187

Looking great, many thanks for the update @I_am_ColleenT.

Jason

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