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a floor grate sitting on top of a wooden floor next to a door way

Over the last several weeks I've been trying my best to replicate the historic moulding in our Foursquare.This has been a difficult task overall as I've been dealing with several variables at once. Wonky walls, weird depth, modern doors, and chunkier wood than you find in stock moulding has made this somewhat more complicated than expected.Our house is in rural Maryland and is technically a 1908 American Foursquare. At least, that's its style from the outside. But inside it's a house with a…

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the corner of a room that has been painted yellow and is being installed with glue and 2'brad nails

Traditional Style DIY for $ (Not worth calculating the cost because they are so inexpensive to make.) This easy to build plinth block is appropriate for Victorian style door surrounds only. The nec…

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an open door with the words plaster, plastor, and pint block necking

Plinth blocks, door trims, baseboards and even corbels add height, interest and a whole lot extra to your doors and windows and the overall appearance of your rooms. These little features can not only add character, but also unify different living spaces. Tutorials, videos and more. Read more here.

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An image of a door that features skirting board, architrave and plinth blocks that links to a blog about plinth blocks and how they are used.

A plinth block (also known as a skirting block) is simply a piece of MDF or wood which is slightly thicker and wider than your skirting board and architrave. It sits at the bottom of the architrave and either the right or left of the skirting board depending on the position of the door frame. Plinth blocks have been designed to help create smoother transitions between the two.

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several different types and sizes of decorative moldings on a gray background with black cloth

Plinth blocks, door trims, baseboards and even corbels add height, interest and a whole lot extra to your doors and windows and the overall appearance of your rooms. These little features can not only add character, but also unify different living spaces. Tutorials, videos and more. Read more here.

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a close up view of the corner of a white pillar on a wooden floor with wood floors

Sorry my posts have been somewhat infrequent. We've been doing this: Because we were moving. I gave away half our stuff and packed up everything else into boxes. THEN WE DIDN'T MOVE! So, we looked at all the missing furniture/stuff and decided it was a really good time to fix up the place. We needed to repair things because our builder was an ass and did a very crap job of just about everything. There was A LOT to fix. Specifically vast, extensive, (expensive) drywall issues. And the…

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the words 7 ways to use plinth blocks and rosettes on a wooden floor

Take your builder basic door trim from average to amazing! Plinth blocks and rosettes are easy to install, and take your door and window trim to the next level. I'll show you 7 ways to make your trim pop! | home improvement | door trim idea | window trim idea | home details

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the floor is clean and ready to be used in this project, with text that reads plinth blocks & skirting

Skirting, coving, and architraves might seem like small details, but they make a big difference! They help frame a room, add depth, and highlight period features. Our designers carefully choose styles and finishes that suit the space, making sure every detail works together perfectly.

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