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How to replace a door architrave

Everything you need to know in easy-to-follow steps and video guides.

Step-by-step guide for how to remove door architrave

1 Run a sharp knife around the side edge between existing architrave and door jamb or reveal

This will break the paint joint between the two surfaces.

2 Run sharp knife around outside edge

Between the existing architrave and wall lining (normally plasterboard), to break the paint joint between the two surfaces.

3 Use sharp chisel or small pinch bar and drive it between face of door/reveal and rear face of architrave

Make sure it’s in an area within 50mm of existing fixings and slowly prise the architrave away from the face of the jamb and wall lining. Starting at one end of the architrave and working along to the other end at each fixing point, to remove the architrave completely.

4 Remove nails and fixings from architraves

Use pincers or a small pinch bar.

5 Remove all paint or stain buildup from door jamb and wall lining

Use a paint scraper or chisel.

6 Removal of door architrave complete

You are now ready to install a new door architrave! You can watch our instructional video for the installation of window architraves below, with the only difference being you have 2 sides and one head on the door, meaning the bottom cut on the two sides are square (where the architraves meet the floor or skirting block) and the top cuts are 45-degree mitre cuts, treated exactly the same as the window architraves.

How to install window architrave

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an Architrave?

An Architrave is a timber moulding that is installed to surround a window, door or other openings to hide the join between the wall and door or window frames. An important decorative detail that enhances the architectural style of a building and protects it from knocks and bumps. An Architrave is not a structural element, they create the illusion of height or accentuates a doorway or window surround. Adding a custom architrave profile to your interior adds grandeur & architectural details to the space. Intrim Mouldings large range of designer architrave profiles will suit all styles & designs to create a look that will impress. Available in numerous sizes and hundreds of styles, match your architraves to your skirting boards or select a complementary design style. Samples are available to help you select your perfect profile.  

What is the difference between a skirting board and architrave?

The difference between a skirting board and an architrave is the location and the size. The skirting board is designed to be fitted around the perimeter of a room and fixed to the wall where it meets the floor. An architrave is usually a smaller width and is fitted around the windows and doorways to cover where the wooden frame meets the plasterboard.

How much skirting or architrave I will need?

To work this out accurately, you must measure the rooms, doorways and window frames. To learn how to do this, see the guide (how to measure skirting boards). We also offer a free take-off service for our account customers, which allows us to determine your requirements. Simply submit your project details, plans and window schedule. The minimum order quantity is 10 lengths. We recommend increasing your order slightly to allow for any wastage or damage. It is the most cost-effective option, instead of placing a top-up order if you underestimate your requirements.

Does architrave go to the floor?

Architraves, when framing a door, run to the floor, with the skirting boards butting into the side of the architrave. Sometimes a skirting block is used instead, meaning the profiles run into the top of the block and the skirting board comes out of the side of the block. This is useful when a different profile design, or thickness, is used, or to create a more decorative finish.

Do skirting boards have to match the architraves?

Once you have chosen the skirting board, the subsequent decision is about the architraves. While most people will choose the same profile (in a smaller height), mixing and matching profiles to achieve a fascinating and beautiful look is possible. Following are some recommendations that will help in getting the mix right: 1) Architrave sizes for different door heights recommendations:
Door Height Architrave Width
2.04m 66-90mm
2.34m 90-135mm
2.70m 115mm+
2) Skirting and architrave combination recommendations:
Skirtings Architrave
90-135mm 66-90mm
115-185mm 90-115mm
185-230mm 90-115mm
230mm+ 115mm+
The most commonly used combinations are:
  • 135mm skirting with 90mm architrave
  • 185mm skirting with 90mm architrave

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