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Product Information
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MDF, Softwood or Solid Wood - Which is better for Skirting & Architrave?
MDF or wood skirting - which will work for you? We explore the main differences between 3 different types of skirting board.
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The Complete Buying Guide To Architrave
An architrave is an interior moulding that is fitted around a doorframe or a window. They allow you to hide messy door joints or rough surfaces by acting as trim where the joints meet the walls or floor. Architraves are typically available in a wide range of materials and finishes, most commonly MDF and Solid Oak, as well as styles such as traditional or modern. Read our complete guide to buying architrave
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Choosing The Right Skirting Board Height
How to choose the right height for your new skirting boards.
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Can you re-use skirting
Skirting board and architrave can be reused if it is in good condition and doesn’t get damaged when it is removed from the walls. We have put together a helpful guide on how to remove skirting boards and a video tutorial if you needed a little help on how best to do this.
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Is Architrave The Same As Skirting
There are similarities between skirting boards and architrave as products, but they aren’t EXACTLY the same, and serve different purposes. Skirting board is designed to be fitted around the perimeter of a room, fixed to the wall where it meets the floor. Architrave, however, is generally much thinner than skirting board and is fitted around doors where the (most likely wooden) door frame meets the plaster.
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What Is The Point Of A Skirting Board
The main function of a skirting board is to protect walls from damage. Walls are particularly vulnerable to knocks and scuffs around their base as people in the home go about their daily lives. Skirting boards act as a barrier that stops plaster being cracked or broken.
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Architrave Sets Explained
One frequent cause of confusion for people coming to our website centres around what an ‘architrave set’ is and what the difference is between single and double sets.
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What is Architrave and How is it Used?
We look at what architrave is and how it can be used around the home.
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Skirting Board Finishes Explained
Skirting 4 U offer an unprimed or primed finish on their products- this article explores the features and benefits o both options.