Does skirting or architrave fit first?
Short Answer is fit the architrave first, then skim, then fit skirting BUT source architrave that is thicker than the skirting otherwise when you come to fit the skirting it will project beyond the architrave and look amateurish.
Do you glue architrave?
Apply some grab adhesive to the back of the side piece and carefully fix it into position. Once again you can hold the architrave in place using 40mm lost head nails. Once the architrave is set and secure you can use a hammer and nail punch to sink the nails just below the surface of the architrave.
How wide should architrave be?
The most common architrave width we see is 70mm (approximately 3 inches). This is due to the majority of people have 6 inch skirting or shorter within their homes. 70mm architrave tends to suit skirtings of this height.
Does carpet go under architrave?
Carpets need to be fitted against the skirting boards, not underneath them. When installing carpets, it is best to fit the skirting boards first.
Can skirting be used as architrave?
So in short there are no major differences between architrave and skirting boards except the end finish. This is great as in most cases you can match your skirting board and architrave to achieve a complete look that’s cohesive.
What angle do you cut architrave?
Start by cutting a 45 degree angle at one end of a length of architrave – remember that the thinnest edge of the architrave goes against the framework.
Do skirting boards and architraves need to match?
For a simple answer, it’s true that architraves and skirtings ‘should’ match, but matching is more relevant to proportional sizes and not design. You can very easily have different profile styles that work well together, and features that complement each other, even if they don’t necessarily match.
How do you fit an architrave around a door?
If you’re fitting architrave and skirting then fit the architrave first. How do I fit architrave around a door? Start by using a pipe and cable detector to check that the area is clear of pipes and cables.
How is the headpiece of an architrave fitted?
The headpiece of the architrave is usually fitted first. Measure the line across the top of the door between intersections and mark the length onto the inner edge of your architrave piece. Architrave is joined with mitre cuts, so remember to account for the longer edge when you’re measuring up.
What’s the best way to cut an architrave?
Lightly mark the intended direction of the cuts onto the architrave. Place the architrave flat side down into a mitre box and make the two mitre cuts using a tenon or fine-tooth saw. Make sure the cuts are angled in opposite directions so that the outer edge is the longest edge.
How do you measure the length of an architrave?
Measure the line across the top of the door between intersections and mark the length onto the inner edge of your architrave piece. Architrave is joined with mitre cuts, so remember to account for the longer edge when you’re measuring up.