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Mitre Angle Calculator Precise angles for perfect joints Joint Angle ° Visual representation of the joint angle 90° Board A Width ') no-repeat right 8px center; color: #1a1a1a; cursor: pointer; box-sizing: border-box; -webkit-appearance: none; -moz-appearance: none; appearance: none;"> mm cm in Board B Width ') no-repeat right 8px center; color: #1a1a1a; cursor: pointer; box-sizing: border-box; -webkit… Read more

Uneven walls turn what should be a simple skirting board installation into an exercise in problem-solving. The wall looks fine until you hold a piece of skirting against it and discover gaps you could post letters through. Note: Perfect walls are rare. Even new builds often have walls that lean slightly or plaster that's been applied unevenly. The techniques here help you work with what you've got. What we'll cover Assessing the problem Sm… Read more

MDF safety has become a concern for many UK homeowners. New regulations are tightening standards whilst manufacturing improvements offer safer alternatives. We'll examine the current evidence and what it means for typical home use. Note: We manufacture MDF skirting boards at Skirting World. This guide presents current evidence on MDF safety, including genuine health concerns and regulatory requirements. We try to present a fair and objective vi… Read more

You walk through them everyday, paying little to no attention to them. But these decorative mouldings are in every room of your house, quietly doing their job of completing door/window finishes and carrying 2,500 years worth of history behind them. Quick answer: Architraves are the decorative wooden mouldings that go around your doors (and sometimes windows). They cover up gaps between the frame and wall, protect the edges from knocks, and make… Read more