Do you need architraves around doors?
Architraves are not structurally necessary as they do not support the frame of a window or a door, and they do not hold any of the building materials together. What an architrave does is give your home a finished look. Windows and doors without architraves can look dull, bare, and exposed.
What is the difference between skirting and architrave?
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.
What is the skirting around a door called?
Architrave is a form of interior moulding that is featured in most houses, offices and other buildings. In this case, it is the strip of material that rounds off the wall and door. While ‘architrave’ is the correct term for the moulding, it can also be mistaken for: Door Casing.
Do windows need architrave?
It is used to both add to the look of a room, and to hide unsightly seams and joints in the wall. Most (but not all) windows have architraves. If your window does have an architrave we will need to identify the style in order to instruct you on how to measure and install your shutters.
Do you glue architrave?
Position the Architrave and press into place. The advantage of using the Grab Adhesive over nails is that fine adjustments can be made, essential when positioning architrave. The Adhesive ‘grabs’ the timber and holds it firmly in place until set.
Where do you nail your architrave?
To hold the architrave in position whilst the adhesive sets, hammer in four 40mm lost head nails through the architrave into the door casing. Measure from the floor to the bottom edge of the headpiece and mark this distance on the two sections of architrave that will be your side pieces.
Do you caulk skirting board?
Acrylic caulk is the best option (less prone to cracks). Any gap over approx. 5mm should be filled properly before caulking. Wipe away any excess caulk before it has time to dry for a professional finish.
What are the tiny bits of wood below the skirting called?
A plinth block (also known as a skirting block) is simply a piece of MDF or wood which is slightly thicker and wider than your skirting board and architrave.
What are architraves in a house?
Architraves are the mouldings that sit around your door or window frame to disguise unsightly joints or seams between the wall and the doorframe, or the wall and the window frame.
What is the purpose of architrave?
Architrave conceals the joint and any shrinkage or movement that may occur between the wall and the casing within the door surround.