Carpentry — page 2
Doors, windows, boards, mouldings and fittings.
A badly fixed floating shelf can give way over time. Which fixing to use according to the type of wall and the expected weight.
Clad or building a wooden staircase needs precise measurements of tread, riser and angle. What data to take before giving a price.
Wood on a kitchen worktop needs specific treatment against water and heat. What to apply before installation and what maintenance it needs afterwards.
Guideline carpentry rates by type of work: installation, made-to-measure or repair, and why a fixed-price quote is almost always better.
The quote for a made-to-measure kitchen is calculated by units, not just per linear metre. Which elements raise the final price most.
The price of a fitted wardrobe varies with the type of door, the interior and the finishes. An indicative reference per linear metre for quoting.
Which screw and plug to use in joinery, when polyurethane foam can distort a frame, and how much a carpenter's hour costs in Spain.
Differences between the opening types of wooden windows, when to use an exterior shutter and which insect screen suits each opening best.
Standard leaf widths in Spain, how big the building opening must be relative to the leaf, and which boards to use depending on the furniture or trim to be made.