Posted by Lee Watkinson on 21st Feb 2019
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Nails, Screws Or Adhesive To Fit Skirting Boards?
Find out which type of nails, screws and adhesives to use when fittng your skirting boards, and how to use them for the most secure installation.
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When it comes to
fitting skirting boards, you'll use many tools during the process. You'll also require something to keep the skirting board in place - nails… Read more
Posted by Lee Watkinson on 13th Feb 2019
Should you Paint The Walls Before Installing Skirting Boards?
In short, no. We'd recommend installing the skirting boards before painting the walls (the architrave too for that matter!). This post will cover our reasons behind this.
Painting The Walls Before Installing Skirting Boards
Initial thoughts may lead you to believe that painting the walls first is the best way forward - especially once you've removed all the old… Read more
Posted by Lee Watkinson on 11th Feb 2019
The Purpose Of Architraves
Architraves have been around
for a very long time. In fact, you can trace their origins back to Ancient Greece - back when building infrastructures was very different to modern
practices and was much riskier to do.
This was where the term architrave was
born. Architrave was used as a structural support beam across the middle of the
building. This was usually seen where the door met the roof line in t… Read more
Posted by Lee Watkinson on 4th Feb 2019
What Are Architrave Lengths And Architrave Sets?
Architraves are mainly used to
make doors stand out and help to cover up any imperfections by the frame of the door. This is great for homeowners as the architraves will link up with the skirting boards to complete the look of the house and make it look its best.
The question now is what type of architraves do you buy? Single lengths or
sets? Confused about which to get? Whic… Read more