Kitchen Filler Panels and Trim Installation in Warsaw

After a kitchen is fitted, gaps remain between cabinets and walls, exposed cabinet sides look unfinished, and appliances stick out without framing. Kitchen fillers — end panels, filler strips, cover panels, pelmets and cornices — are all the bits that close gaps and give the kitchen a clean, finished look. It is a small job, but without it the furniture looks like the installation was never completed. If you are in Warsaw and want your kitchen looking its best — this is what we do.

How much does it cost and what affects the price

The cost of fitting a single filler depends on the type of element, material, and how much cutting is involved. A simple end cap on a cabinet side is one price; a dishwasher or oven infill panel trimmed to fit on site is another. If the piece needs cutting to height or width, the cost may increase. Fixings (screws, adhesive, clips) are included in the labour cost. The filler panels themselves are purchased by the client — we can advise exactly what you need and where to get it. Current prices for kitchen services are in the table below.

How the on-site work goes

1. You send a photo of the kitchen and describe what needs fitting: end panels, filler strips between a cabinet and the wall, pelmet, plinth.
2. The technician confirms the kitchen brand (IKEA, Castorama, custom) and dimensions — from photos or measurements.
3. We agree on a date and time — usually same-day or next-day visit.
4. On site, the technician trial-fits each piece and trims it to length, width or angle as needed.
5. Fixing method depends on the element — clips, screws, adhesive, or a combination.
6. Final adjustment: checking gaps, touching up edges if needed.
7. Clean-up and a quick explanation of how to care for the joints.

Common customer mistakes (and how to avoid them)

• Buying an end panel in the wrong colour or texture — a single manufacturer may have 3-4 shades of white. Always bring a door sample to the store.
• Ordering a filler strip with no extra length — cutting down is easy, extending neatly is not.
• Trying to glue a panel to an uneven wall with adhesive alone — it comes away within a month. Mechanical fixings plus adhesive are needed.
• Forgetting the infill panel between the oven and the drawer — the gap collects grease and crumbs.
• Not accounting for filler thickness when measuring — the cabinet ends up pressing against the wall or the handle won’t open fully.
• Fitting a cornice on clips alone without adhesive — over time it sags under its own weight.
• Cutting a laminated panel with a jigsaw and no guide rail — chipping along the entire length.

What to prepare before the technician arrives

• Buy the fillers in advance — the technician installs, he does not shop.
• Know your kitchen brand and model — IKEA fillers, for example, are brand-specific and will not fit other kitchens.
• If unsure about sizes — send a photo with a tape measure, the technician will advise.
• Clear the work area: remove everything from the worktop, move chairs aside.
• If the wall is uneven — mention it, as it affects the fixing method.
• Have a power socket available for tools (mitre saw, jigsaw).
• Check you have everything: strips, end caps, clips, corner pieces — all present?
• If the fillers should match the door colour — place a door sample next to them for comparison in daylight.
• Provide access details: intercom code, parking info — especially in areas like Srodmiescie or Wilanow, where parking is tricky.

A real case from Warsaw

A client in Ursynow ordered a kitchen from a well-known chain, but the fitters only installed the cabinets and worktop — no finishing elements. There was a 4 cm gap between the last cabinet and the wall, the fridge side was visible from the hallway, and a bare strip of wall showed above the wall units. We arrived with a set of end panels and a cornice matched to the door colour. The fridge side panel had to be trimmed to height — the ceiling turned out to be a centimetre lower than standard. The gap by the wall was covered with a filler strip adjusted on site. The cornice was fixed with clips plus spot-glued. The job took about two hours. After installation the kitchen looked like one piece — the client said it finally matched the catalogue picture. Takeaway: fillers are not decoration — they are a mandatory finishing stage of any kitchen installation.

Frequently asked questions

What are kitchen fillers?
They are finishing elements: end panels, infill strips, blanking plates, cornices (pelmets), plinth strips. They cover gaps, exposed cabinet sides and unfinished areas between furniture, walls and appliances.

Can fillers be fitted to a kitchen from a different manufacturer?
Yes, provided the colour and size are correctly matched. Universal fillers are available in any DIY store, but a perfect colour match only comes from the same brand.

Does the technician bring fillers?
No, the client purchases the elements. We will advise exactly what is needed and suggest where to buy.

How long does installation take?
One or two pieces — from 30 minutes. A full set (end panels, cornice, plinth, infill strips) — 2-3 hours.

Can a filler be cut to a non-standard size?
Yes, the technician arrives with precision cutting tools. Just make sure you buy the piece with some extra length.

What is included in the price?
Labour, fixings, travel within Warsaw. The filler panels themselves are the client’s cost.

How quickly can you come?
Usually the same day or the next. Urgent call-outs carry a surcharge.

Do you guarantee the installation?
Yes, the workmanship is guaranteed. If a piece comes loose due to fixing — we will come back and sort it out.

Who does the work

Kitchen filler installation is carried out by technicians experienced in kitchen assembly and fitting. We know the specifics of IKEA, Castorama and custom-made kitchens. We cover all of Warsaw and the surrounding area. To book, call or message us — we reply within an hour.