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So, you've bought some  new skirting boards and you're ready to start fitting them. During the process, you'll need to cut them so we're going to show you how to cut skirting boards. You'll likely need to make various cuts in the skirting board when installing them including straight cuts, internal mitres and external mitres.Tools Needed To Cut Skirting First off, we'll talk about the tools needed to cut a skir… Read more

You walk past them dozens of times a day without thinking about it. Architraves are the decorative mouldings that frame your doors and windows, covering the gap between the frame and the wall. Every internal door in a typical house has them, and most windows do too. Quick answer: Architraves are the strips of moulding that go around your doors (and sometimes windows). They cover up gaps between the frame and wall, protect the plaster edges from… Read more

Plinth blocks and rosette blocks are decorative mouldings fitted around doorways, where your skirting boards and architrave meet. They solve a handful of practical problems and, done well, turn an otherwise forgettable junction into something worth noticing. This guide covers everything in one place: what plinth blocks and rosettes actually do, how to size them, which designs suit which settings, and how to fit them yourself. What we'll cover… Read more

Professional interior design creates spaces that have depth and character. Even when styling minimalist aesthetics, an expertly designed room will have visual interest and a cohesive flow that turns simple spaces into welcoming homes. The key? It all comes down to layering. Guest contribution: This article is a collaboration between Hillarys and Skirting World. Learn the basics of interior design layering, focusing on curtains, paint, and woodwo… Read more