Architraves

Architraves frame doors and windows and give their surroundings a neat, finished look. They cover the installation gaps between the frame and the wall and tie the opening in with the rest of the interior.

When choosing an architrave, consider the doors, windows, skirting boards and the overall style of the room. A straight, smooth profile suits a modern interior; a more decorative one complements a classic design. The width of the architrave should suit the proportions of the opening and be enough to cover the installation gap.

Architraves are made of, for example, solid wood, veneered material and MDF. Painted architraves let you match the trim to the walls or doors; a wood-tone finish brings out the natural beauty of the material. Architraves and skirting boards in the same style help create a complete look in the room.

Accurate measuring, neat corner cuts and fixing suited to the substrate are the basis of a beautiful result. A well-chosen architrave is a practical finishing detail that emphasises the shape of doors and windows and complements the room.