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Is it as simple as - buy integrated dishwasher, make a cover and plinth out of ply to match the rest of the kitchen, screw dishwasher into side walls of gap, mount cover and plinth on dishwasher?
Pretty much, yes.
You can pack out your opening to 450ish, then as you’re using a custom panel/door cut this wider to cover the packing to maintain your razor sharp 3mm door gaps 😉
I’ve fitted a lot of integrated DWs -the more expensive ones have better and more adjustment for height and level - but they’re all basically the same to fit.Top tip: when you’re adjusting the rear feet -this is almost always done from the front with a screwdriver- unweight the appliance so the mechanism isn’t under strain, they’re easy to break. Check that there’s enough adjustment to match the height of your existing doors/countertop- you may need to build up the floor (you can use strips front to back - the DW will need to be pulled out for servicing etc, or a full-size panel).
Be prepared to refit the door so it matches gaps elsewhere (use/drill just a couple of screws to hold it on while first fitting)I have a cheap Beko integrated DW in my kitchen- it’s been brilliant.
absurdbird-
Thanks @absurdbird & @plantasia, eally helpful info. We're assessing where we stand on the DIY optimism/realism scale :)
brokenbetty
Has anyone fitted an integrated dishwasher?
Our freestanding one has died. The only freestanding only ones I can find to replace it that are both stainless steel and have a cutlery rack are £500+ but there's an integrated one with a cutlery rack for about £200.
The kitchen is homemade from painted 18mm ply. The gap for the dishwasher is about 46cm wide but we could easily pad it if needed.
Is it as simple as - buy integrated dishwasher, make a cover and plinth out of ply to match the rest of the kitchen, screw dishwasher into side walls of gap, mount cover and plinth on dishwasher?