If you just moved into an older property so there are probably many small jobs that need doing around the house, replacing wallpaper, polishing floors, touching up the paint or fitting new skirting boards and architraves to spruce up a room. Some homeowners like to do these small projects for themselves, while others do not know where to start and have to call the experts. You can find lots of useful information and local contractors online, call around for quotes before making a decision. The neighbors usually know a good builder in the area, ask around for some good advice, they'll probably be able to tell you who to contact, and who to avoid.
The architrave and skirting boards in your home, but not a high priority in a home restoration project has an important role to play as they are responsible for finishing off the look to a room. If you get it wrong, it is immediately appreciable, but if you do it right so they can give a room with a wow-factor while keeping a low profile. Architraves used to cover up all the edges between frames and walls, and skirting the differences between floor and wall.
The older period of property is more decorative architraves it expected, while modern apartments and houses generally use plain timber. You can find plenty of options from Colonial and Federation architrave designs to Victorian boards with different profile heights, these can be improved by incorporating them with skirting and corner blocks for a real period feel. Skirting boards and architraves also has a practical use, as they prevent the bottom of the walls from scuffs and marks, and the walls in doorways from grubby fingerprints and marks.
Architraves are available in different materials and sizes. The most common types are types of timber from MDF with oak, or plaster is a particularly cheap solution. These days you can buy pre-finished architraves, it means when they are installed, there is nothing else to do, no need for sanding or painting, just measure them up, cut and glue.
Almost all homes have skirting boards, but unless you live in a period property modern houses do not make too much of them. Choosing the right architraves and skirting for your home can really make a statement or provide a great decorative element to a room. Depending on how you make out your skirting boards you can make them a function or use them for a grand finish to a beautiful room.
Most people still have timber architraves and skirting boards and these are very easy to make into a function by choosing the right color paint to really make them stand out. These days more and more people are turning to PVC, as it offers an inexpensive alternative that is known to last a long time and needs virtually no maintenance other than a dry-down now and again.
You can fit architraves even if you have any DIY skills, or find a local builder to do the work for you. PVC is made of a calcium organic PVC-U compound which means that it is environmentally friendly and requires no sanding or painting. Glue them in place and around doors, windows and seat edges and the job is finished.
Available in several colors and Wood grain can u-PVC architraves suit every home and taste, choose from classic or standard bright white, sophisticated black, a wood effect - rosewood or golden oak, or black Wood grain.
PVC is used much more frequently in the construction industry, as it is known for its flexibility, low cost and durability look good in a long time. Go online and you will see the wide range of products in PVC, from windows and doors, floors and clothing that Stern and soffit boards and window boards. Check the products are quality assured and accredited by the BBA and CSTB and BSI kite market before making a purchase.
Ultimately, whatever you choose to do with your skirting boards and architraves are guaranteed to have an effect on its overall appearance. Ensure that they either create a function to be admired, or have a harmonious effect in the room, it is up to you to make the most out of them. If you require some guidance or advice, look online for products, pricing and inspiration.
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