10 Pine Chamfered Architrave Mouldings 15 x 71 x 2400mm

A step-by-step guide to transforming your plain doors into a classic statement piece, using Richard Burbidge mouldings and basic woodworking tools and techniques. 1. Choose your Richard Burbidge moulding. Firstly you’ll need to decide on the style you’re going for – we recommend our decorative panel mouldings for this project. Richard Burbidge mouldings are of the highest quality and can totally transform the look or character of a whole room. For a Victorian style select our DEC6027 moulding, or for a contemporary look we recommend the DEC6025 moulding. 2. Determine the dimensions and placement of your chosen mouldings. On a piece of paper, draw out your door with dimensions, and then map out where you want to place the mouldings. Make sure to include accurate measurements to ensure the mouldings fit together allowing for a symmetrical design. Then, map out your design onto the door with a pencil and tape measure. Use a spirit level to ensure the design is aligned and straight. 3. Cut the moulding to desired length. Cut each piece to the required length, the moulding needs to be mitred (trimmed on a 45 degree angle). To do this you can use a mitre box and hand saw, or a power mitre saw. Make sure to stick to the measurements you have calculated from step 2. If you are not confident with the saw, leave an additional few mm as a cautionary measure, you can always make another small cut if required. To finish, very lightly sand the ends of your Richard Burbidge mouldings with sandpaper. 4. Apply moulding to door Apply a sparing amount of your favourite wood glue to the moulding, then line up to the marks you have drawn onto the door, ensuring that the positioning is accurate. Once the glue has dried, hammer in finishing nails, start from the centre and work your way to either end. Repeat this process to apply all of the mouldings. 5. Add the finishing touches. Once all of the mouldings are applied and your design is complete, use decorators caulk to patch any gaps, cracks or holes prior to painting. Lastly, paint your moulding and door to match. Be sure to read the paint instructions as you may need to prime the surface before painting. 6. Share your DIY renovation project We love seeing how you have transformed your home with Richard Burbidge. Upload a picture of your DIY project to Instagram or Facebook and tag us @richard_burbidge. You can also upload your images to our testimonials page here. We can’t wait to see what you create with Richard Burbidge mouldings!          

A step-by-step guide to fitting architrave to a door surround, using Richard Burbidge mouldings and basic woodworking tools and techniques. In this guide we take you through the steps of fitting pine or primed MDF architrave, it is not recommended for pre-finished architrave. View our full range of architrave mouldings. 1. Choose your Richard Burbidge MDF Architrave moulding Firstly you’ll need to decide the style you’re going for – we recommend our ogee, torus, or chamfered architrave mouldings for this project. Richard Burbidge mouldings are of the highest quality and can totally transform the look and character of a whole room.  2. Map out the moulding placement onto your door casing Use a pipe detector before nailing or drilling into any walls. The architrave will need to be set back slightly from the door frame. Use a tape measure to draw a mark 6mm from the inner edge of the door casing, across the top and down both sides. Then, use a spirit level to join the marks together, giving you three lines in which the architrave will be aligned. 3. Cut the top architrave to length and apply to the door Measure the line you have drawn on the top of the door, mark this on the inner edge of the architrave and leave enough room on either end to allow for the mitred cuts. Use a hand saw and mitre box to cut the architrave at a 45 degree angle, ensuring the outer edge is longer than the inner edge. Lightly sand the ends until they are smooth. Apply grab adhesive to the back of the architrave, and fit the architrave into position on the 6mm line above the door, both mitred inside corners should align with the line you have drawn. Once the adhesive has set, hammer in lost head nails, start from the centre and work your way to either end.  4. Cut the side architrave to length and apply to the door Next, repeat the process from step 3 to both of the side pieces of the architrave. Ensure that you mitre the top pieces of the architraves in opposite directions, and the bottom of the architrave is cut straight to allow for a precise fit. Before applying to the door casing, temporarily hold into place to ensure the fit is exact. Then secure into place following the steps detailed on step 3. 5. Add the finishing touches Once the architrave is applied, use decorators caulk to patch any gaps, cracks, or holes prior to finishing. You have many different options when finishing pine architrave, you can stain for a traditional look, paint for a contemporary finish, or choose to retain the original look of raw pine. These intricate details are where you can make the skirting your own, and tie in with your chosen decor. If you decide to stain or leave as it is, we recommend sealing the surface with a varnish or oil. For primed MDF architraves we recommend painting. 6. Share your DIY renovation project We love seeing how you have transformed your home with your DIY skills and decorative finishes. Upload a picture of your completed moulding project to Instagram or Facebook and tag us @richard_burbidge. You can also share your images on our testimonials page here. We can’t wait to see your beautiful moulding corners! For more in-depth assistance and product recommendations, explore our FAQ section or contact our customer support. For more DIY projects and inspiration, visit our how-to guides.