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Christmas decorations have long gone, we are still in the midst of winter, and maybe you are getting fed up with the bare feeling that seems to surround the rooms in the house at this time of year? The thing to remember is a mini makeover (enhancement) of your room is not as difficult to […]
It is all too easy to forget skirting boards. After-all, they sit on top of the floor and blend in with the rest of the room. If your room is well designed and decorated then this is the ‘atmosphere’ you absorb from the room, and it is even less likely that the skirting boards will […]
With a lot of technical terms, names and meanings, it can be difficult to know ‘what is what,’ and our industry is no exception. In this guide we provide a simple explanation and look at what each of these terms are. Skirting boards and architraves are different, we have established that, yet the purpose of […]
Window sills are part and parcel of many rooms in a house or building, and infact to see a window without a sill can look rather odd. In this article we will explore the basics of fitting a window sill and picking the right apron. Window sills exist as more than a reason to add […]
In this article we will look at some ideas and tips for how to create the perfect Victorian style home. You will see how the skirting and other woodwork play an important part in this, but we will provide you with others pointers also. From: https://www.flickr.com/photos/awans/16371221637/ The Victorian era covers the mid 1800’s (give or […]
As with anything to do with design and building the look and feel you are trying to create actually dictates what you will choose and ultimately what you will end up with. Skirting boards are no exception to this, so in this blog post we try and provide some ideas of what works best. From: […]
It sounds like a simple process, and generally painting skirting boards is. However, there are a number of things to do and bear in mind which can make your job much easier and ultimately run much smoother. Here we give you some tips on how to gloss those skirting boards. The first recommended step […]
Some regard mouldings as an addition to enhance the room. Others would argue that although mouldings make a room look neater, they blend into the room – sometimes seemingly unnoticed. Of course they can do this, and if you are looking for the ‘concealed or hidden’ style then this won’t be a problem. However what […]
Everything needs cleaning from time to time and skirting boards are no exception. While it might seem obvious how to clean a skirting board, knowing the procedure beforehand can save you time and give you confidence in undertaking the job. From: https://www.flickr.com/photos/bill-hutchison/1370773304/ Some tools you may need. * Sponge, * Cloth,14 * Bucket, * Gloves […]
When buying something new, knowing what to pick can be a difficult choice. This is often made even harder when different makes, styles or materials of the same thing exist. When it comes to wood and UPVC skirting, knowing which to have can be the crux question. This guide will give you some ideas. It […]