Skirting & Architrave

Architrave and skirting are an important part of any building project. They are installed as part of second fix carpentry work and provide a neat aesthetically pleasing finish. Architrave is traditionally placed around doors and other openings. Whereas skirting is fitted around the room at floor level. There function is very much the same as […]

Whether you’re renovating an entire property, or just redecorating individual rooms in your home. The jobs that you do, will need doing in a certain order. For some things, this order isn’t always clear, and there are often various answers to the same question. One example of this, is when you are adding new skirting

Silicone is usually considered as a sealant, but it does have quite good bonding strength when used as an adhesive. If you have a spare tube in your toolbox, you may wonder is silicone will stick things, like skirting boards for example. The simple answer is yes, silicone will stick skirting boards in most instances.

When fitting skirting boards, it is not uncommon to be working on an uneven or sloping floor. This can happen for a variety of reasons; a few examples can be seen below: Deliberate slopes or changes in level Movement in floor joists over time Poorly laid flooring such as tiles or laminate Subsidence These are

Whether you are working on a new build or a refurbishment, the jobs you carry out will generally be done in a specific order. The process is divided into two main sections, these are known as first fix, and second fix. Second fix is everything after plastering. As skirting boards and architrave are second fix

Skirting and architrave are an important part of 2nd fix joinery. The architrave is mostly used around doors, although it can also be used around other openings, such as windows, loft hatches and any other opening that benefits from its use. Skirting on the other hand, is mainly used at floor level and runs around