Skirting Board and Architrave Installation in Cardiff
Cardiff Joiners carry out skirting board and architrave installation in Cardiff, fitting new skirting boards, replacing damaged runs, and finishing door architrave across Pontcanna, Cyncoed, Penylan, Canton, Roath, Llandaff, Heath, and surrounding areas.
We supply all materials and complete the full installation to a clean, ready-to-decorate finish.
- Skirting board supply and installation (full rooms or partial replacement)
- Architrave fitting around doors and window reveals
- Period profile matching for Victorian and Edwardian properties
- Skirting replacement after plastering, floor laying, or renovation
- Supply-and-fit or fit-only using customer-supplied materials
Call 029 2010 1446 to discuss your project.
Why Choose Cardiff Joiners for Skirting and Architrave
Period Profile Matching
Template taken from your existing boards. Matched exactly, not guessed.
Flexible Scope
Supply and fit, or fit customer materials. Specification confirmed at survey.
Joints That Stay Tight
Mitres cut on a powered mitre saw, secured with adhesive and pins.
Coordinated Finish
Skirting and architrave runs alongside door fitting for a consistent look.
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When Skirting Board Replacement Is Required
After Plastering or Rendering
New plaster disturbs the junction between wall and floor. Skirting boards must be removed before replastering and re-fixed after. Where profiles are outdated, replacement is the right time to upgrade.
After New Flooring
New tiles, engineered flooring, or underfloor heating screeds raise floor levels. New skirting boards must be fitted at the correct height above the finished floor.
After Renovation or Extension
Any significant construction typically involves removing skirting boards. Re-fitting to match the rest of the house is part of the finish quality.
General Replacement
Skirting boards in Cardiff’s older terraces are often damaged or rotten at the base. Many have been painted over so many times the profile detail is lost. New boards in the original profile transform a room.
Skirting Board Profiles for Cardiff Properties
Over 60% of Cardiff’s housing stock was built before 1945. We match the original profile for a sympathetic renovation.
Torus
The most common period profile in Victorian Cardiff terraces. A half-round convex curve rising from a flat plinth. Suits Pontcanna, Canton, Penylan, and Roath terraces.
Ogee
A more decorative S-curve profile. Appears in better-appointed Victorian and Edwardian properties. Common in larger Llandaff and Penylan period properties.
Ovolo
A quarter-round convex profile. Common in interwar semis in Heath and Whitchurch. Simpler than torus and ogee.
Bullnose
A fully rounded top edge. Popular in interwar stock and contemporary installations.
Square Edge / Flat
Plain flat-topped profile used in new build properties. Standard in Cardiff Bay new builds. A popular upgrade is switching to taller bullnose or torus.
We advise on the correct height for the ceiling height and room proportions at the survey visit.
Skirting and Architrave Costs in Cardiff
Cardiff Joiners provides fixed-price quotes. Call 029 2010 1446 for a precise quote.
Skirting Board Replacement
Per room (MDF torus, supply and fit): £250–£500. Full house (3-bed terrace): £1,200–£2,200. Period profile matching with solid oak: £400–£750 per room.
Architrave Fitting
Per door opening (supply and fit): £80–£150. Full house (3-bed terrace, 6–8 openings): £550–£1,100.
Combined Skirting and Architrave
Full house skirting and architrave together is the most cost-effective approach. Larger properties with more rooms take 2–3 days.
Labour runs at £250–£350 per day. Most work is completed in 1–2 days for a standard terrace.
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Our Skirting and Architrave Process
1. Survey
We assess existing condition, take profile templates where required, and measure the runs to be fitted.
2. Quote and Materials
Written quote provided. Materials ordered to match or replace the existing profile.
3. Installation
Existing skirting removed. New boards cut, mitred at corners, and fixed. Joints filled and boards left primed.
4. Architrave Fitting
Door architrave fitted in sequence after the skirting run. The junction between architrave and skirting finished clean.
Skirting and Architrave Across Cardiff
We fit skirting and architrave across Cardiff and the surrounding areas.
Skirting and architrave is often part of a broader internal finishing programme. For internal door replacement alongside new architrave, see our door fitters page. For a complete home renovation programme, see our renovation page. For staircase renovation, see our staircase page.
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