How To Fitt Door Trims, Architraves & Skirting Boards

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  • čas přidán 17. 06. 2019
  • DID YOU SEE PART 1? • How to Fit Door Frame ...
    Part 2 of our 3-part series on door fitting, framing, lining & skirting. Robin has moved on to the door trims, architraves and skirting baseboard. As usual, he has his own methods for getting it all in neatly.
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  • @juancornetto8243
    @juancornetto8243 Před 5 lety +23

    Top tip : When using Mitre Bond (super glue and activator spray), allow the activator spray to "flash off" (appear dry) before offering up the glued side. Works quicker and results in a stronger joint. Too much activator causes the glue to cure before it's had chance to bond into the surface.

  • @malcolmfunnell4501
    @malcolmfunnell4501 Před 5 lety +86

    I've been building for over 30yrs , and my motto has always been if you know everything you can't learn anything , and today I learnt a new trick trick again to improve my customers results . Thank you

    • @rimmersbryggeri
      @rimmersbryggeri Před 5 lety +6

      They are skills not tricks. A trick is to rewind the odometer of a car.

    • @jfmotorsnorthwestltd3636
      @jfmotorsnorthwestltd3636 Před 5 lety +1

      rimmersbryggeri I would also say it’s a skill spot a car that’s been clocked 🤣 Great channel I learn skills every video.

    • @rimmersbryggeri
      @rimmersbryggeri Před 5 lety

      @@jfmotorsnorthwestltd3636 Yes that is a skill but clocing it is a trick. I think its important to use the right terminology so as to not sound like hacks when we aren't. This video was relly good. The dor linging one was marginally useful to me since the ones we use in sweden are totally different but still a very good instruction all the same.

    • @jfmotorsnorthwestltd3636
      @jfmotorsnorthwestltd3636 Před 5 lety

      rimmersbryggeri not saying that we do it, but the fellas that do it call it “adapting”. The scary thing is it’s not illegal in the uk to do it, but for us as dealers it illegal to sell a car that has been adapted. So we have to have are wits about us...

    • @SkillBuilder
      @SkillBuilder  Před 5 lety +6

      @@rimmersbryggeri I think we use trick in a loose way as in "You can't teach an old dog new tricks". Everyone understands the metaphorical use of dog and trick. Also that idea of creating a scribe piece rather than running up the back of the mitre saw cut is a trick in my book.

  • @1200gs1000
    @1200gs1000 Před 5 lety +5

    Enjoyed every minute of it. Done my apprenticeship 40 yrs ago everything by hand teaches you the right way. Craftsmen at work.

  • @welcome2jamrok
    @welcome2jamrok Před 5 lety +21

    I've seen a load of skirting vids and this probably has to be the best one I've seen so far.

  • @JaffaSumo
    @JaffaSumo Před 5 lety +8

    Absolute Gold once again.
    If i could go back in time 10 years i would be roaming the sites of South London to pester Robin until he gave me an apprenticeship.
    Thank goodness for youtube

  • @THECARKUS
    @THECARKUS Před 5 lety +12

    I hire myself out as a chippy and I am not too shabby... But I am always a little in awe of Robin. #craftsman.

  • @MrJFoster1984
    @MrJFoster1984 Před 5 lety +11

    Good tips mate. Nice to see you mentioned about hiding the scribes from view on the back wall 👍

  • @highflyer-skyfpv6531
    @highflyer-skyfpv6531 Před 5 lety +7

    For once i was impressed with a youtube video on joinery. I'd been some 36 years as a joiner and you have virtually mirrored how I work

  • @jonbarrie7002
    @jonbarrie7002 Před 5 lety +2

    When I did my 3 years at building college as a carpenter joiner we never learned how to do the scrap scribe trick. We were shown how to do it square only, thus it never allowed for the walls or floors out of plumb level etc.....Obviously in college the walls had to be square and plumb. Not till working with other experienced carpenters on jobs did I learn this trick. Well done Robin and Roger. Really enjoying the videos and pod casts. Keep up the good work and thank you.

  • @descheers2217
    @descheers2217 Před 5 lety +11

    Perfect timing, I'm just redoing my house and it's amazing the little tips I've picked up here. There's been a couple of really handy tips I've put to good use off Roger too (fixing a leaking stopcock). Thanks again guys for another basic but informative video. 👍👍

  • @lakispattalis2506
    @lakispattalis2506 Před 2 lety +1

    What a performance. Love every second. As an apprentice 1979, I was blessed to have been taught si.ilar techniques by a master choppy. You make it look so easy, precise and thoroughly skilful.

  • @r8cha
    @r8cha Před 5 lety +3

    Nothing more satisfying than getting your scribed joints bang on. Great video Robin

  • @SteveHit1
    @SteveHit1 Před 5 lety +9

    Outstanding demonstration and loads of really useful tips, perfectly presented by a highly skilled expert. Thanks for taking the time to put together this exemplary series.

  • @sgary622
    @sgary622 Před rokem +1

    Greetings from Western Australia mate, I’m originally from Coventry but really enjoy your channel.Still 20 years behind here. Double Glazing is slowly taking off 🤣🤣

  • @thepowersauce1729
    @thepowersauce1729 Před 5 lety +6

    I'm currently renovating my house from bare framing and this is the perfect channel for me. Awesome mate

  • @alcopley7684
    @alcopley7684 Před 5 lety +3

    Perfect timing, I'm just starting this job. Many thanks for the advice.

  • @THECARKUS
    @THECARKUS Před 5 lety +2

    Please bring more like this guys. It really is a joy to watch.

  • @np8211
    @np8211 Před 5 lety +4

    Excellent demonstration of true craftsmanship.

  • @timh5529
    @timh5529 Před 4 lety +1

    You can tell Robin takes great pride in his work.

  • @mikeschap1
    @mikeschap1 Před 3 lety

    I’m about to renovate our lounge and will be putting in a new door lining, door, architrave and skirting. The 3 videos you’ve produced will be so helpful for this project. Your explanations and attention to detail throughout the whole process is a pleasure to watch. I’m an average DIYer who strives for perfection in all that I do. If I can hone a fraction of your carpentry skills I’d be a very happy man. Thank you for the vid, excellent.

  • @Jeff_MT09
    @Jeff_MT09 Před 5 lety +3

    Excellent instructional video with great looking results. I’d always wondered about the scribing aspects - this has helped a lot. In Australia, we typically leave approximately 10mm gap below the skirting to allow the carpet edge to tuck under the skirting boards. Thank you. Cheers. Jeff

  • @RI-uv3lm
    @RI-uv3lm Před 5 lety +2

    Roger and Robin. Great team. Superb video as usual

  • @chrisodriscoll5095
    @chrisodriscoll5095 Před 5 lety +3

    Loving the scribe template idea. Going to try this at work tomorrow. :) Thanks for all the great content. Loving this Chanel.

  • @mattcartwright8272
    @mattcartwright8272 Před 5 lety +1

    Very timely! - This week's job was replacing the skirting in the lounge after I had moved some radiators. I knew about scribed corners but hadn't made a scribed template before. Top Tip - worked perfectly. If I could upload a pic if I would. Thanks Robin! (more like these please).

  • @globeforever9777
    @globeforever9777 Před 5 lety +5

    Spot on especially scribing the internal corners. Not too sure about gluing the architrave mitres first though. One thing I do especially if the skirting is the same thickness as the architrave is to take a chamfer of the end of the skirting board as the two never line up perfectly. I was always told " If you cant hide a joint then show it".

  • @waggers6480
    @waggers6480 Před 5 lety +5

    Hi Robin. Another fantastic informative video from the team. Learned so much especially the way you made a scribe template. Didn’t realise Pink Grip skinned over so quick. Looking forward to the next in the series.

    • @stevehallam6495
      @stevehallam6495 Před 2 lety +1

      The solvent based pinkgrip skins over in seconds, it's a very over rated product in my opinion. Our managers order it because they think it sets strong but when you are only sticking it to a plaster on a board the skim coat is the weak link anyway. Normal silicone is nice to use on dry surfaces as long as you are careful with it cos doesn't take paint.

  • @nailgunnercolbeck
    @nailgunnercolbeck Před 5 lety +5

    I use the side of my rule on the trisquare, it’s around 10mm’s it also allows me to square the corners of the Archi. Keep up the great vids. All the best chris c

  • @psymon25
    @psymon25 Před 5 lety +4

    Excellent videos really enjoy Robin's stuff truly skilled carpenter.

  • @TheAudiostud
    @TheAudiostud Před 5 lety +3

    Absolutely brilliant loved every minute of this production great work well done 👍🏻

  • @shaunlovelock
    @shaunlovelock Před 5 lety +6

    Brilliant video, will have to make a scribe template next time I do some skirting boards great little tip that!

  • @cliveelsmore
    @cliveelsmore Před 5 lety +29

    2:13: "so, the simple trick is, to mark all of your linings up, so they need to be ... 9 millimetres which is this much. I know it's that much because I just know." :)

    • @gbwildlifeuk8269
      @gbwildlifeuk8269 Před 3 lety +1

      He does know - and so do I! I can mark common used measurements by eye all day long, the same as I can look at a thread and tell you if it's UNF, AF, UNC, Whitworth, Metric fine or coarse etc. It's called experience!

  • @rimmersbryggeri
    @rimmersbryggeri Před 5 lety +1

    First time anyone explained why they do the scribe. Very nice video.

  • @JayTheSparky
    @JayTheSparky Před 5 lety +1

    Robin another top video mate! I’m a Spark by trade and am always envious of Carpenters and they way the can work with wood, it’s a real skill and you make it look effortless which is the real hard part! Keep up the good work fella

  • @designer-garb572
    @designer-garb572 Před 5 lety

    Excellent tutorial and exactly how I see it done on site in the UK, I used to fit Herculite skirting, no nails, no screws, no scribing, no mitres and no grab adhesive, harder than MDF and softwood and no filling or caulking for the painter and a lot faster, but certainly not cheaper, and only really used these days when a rather large and fancy skirting board is required. enjoyed watching this. very neat work.

  • @Guide504
    @Guide504 Před 4 lety

    Really enjoy your work. I designed a house 15years aga and just finishing the patio now with my parents moved in. Now renovation the main house, total ballache and easy to get down and phisically broken. Your way of presenting make me think it still possible in the dark moments. Thank you for this.
    J

  • @timmargereson332
    @timmargereson332 Před 5 lety +1

    Hi Robin, excellent video as per normal. I always use Collins MTC spring clips on all my mitres - give them a look, one of the best buys you can make. I also use Insta stick foam adhesive on my skirting, goes off really quickly and won't budge. I once stuck an oak door lining & solid oak door into a flint opening (no mechanical fixings) and it's still hanging today 👍👍

  • @chrisanderson8578
    @chrisanderson8578 Před 5 lety +15

    Unreal skills. Best carpenter on CZcams. I'd probably have to take a week off work to do one room xD

  • @steven6068
    @steven6068 Před 5 lety +5

    It truly is a pleasure watching, and learning, from someone who is passionate about their work. It is easy to tell because when Robin explains how to do a task... Robin explains why you need to be doing the task in that particular way.

  • @smithmccaulsky
    @smithmccaulsky Před 5 lety +2

    These videos are really helpful keep them coming. Keep up the great work

  • @Ibanez7400
    @Ibanez7400 Před 5 lety +3

    You have some good techniques my friend. I love the fact you are not a name brand junky. I do much research before I buy a tool. I have Milwaukee, Makitia, DeWalt. Bosh and many more. Each brand has it's special quality. From one tradesman to another, you make good quality workmanship. ;)

  • @harrybobs4014
    @harrybobs4014 Před 5 lety +2

    Another quality video. You definitely make it look easy 👍🏼

  • @NathanHolle
    @NathanHolle Před 5 lety +2

    Robins a good carpenter. It’s really great to see others approach to the same job . It’s an eye opener.
    I’ve been at it for just over 20 years . I prefer to hang the doors before the architrave and skirting . To avoid any bother from the knuckle of the hinge and have a nice gap from it .
    Also I typically ‘chase’ the architrave around from hinge side first then top etc . As normally something will be slightly out and can work from one mitre at a time.
    Great videos

    • @michealbreathnach2928
      @michealbreathnach2928 Před 2 lety +1

      I agree, Robin is great, better carpenter than me but I'd hang the door first too. Then architrave and skirting

    • @stevehallam6495
      @stevehallam6495 Před 2 lety +1

      @@michealbreathnach2928 i always go oversize on casings then bar them back to save planing the door before any architraves go on.

  • @timgranthunnisett380
    @timgranthunnisett380 Před 5 lety +3

    Neatly executed, well presented... absolutely will be subscribing to your channel.

  • @atherton46
    @atherton46 Před 5 lety +2

    Excellent video very informative, very impressive how quickly and accurately you do it

  • @bigjohnnyboots2802
    @bigjohnnyboots2802 Před 5 lety +1

    I have been a joiner 25 years plus and I have ever seen architrave curtain like that before I always fit my head first then both sides are fitted individually but every day's a school day...... all the best lad

  • @pizzaboy3946
    @pizzaboy3946 Před 4 lety

    Many thanks. Especially helpful for people like me who are self-taught. The template is something I'd like to try out as I presently do a first cut then offer up, run a pencil-line parrelel and then recut to my scribed line.

  • @markharris5771
    @markharris5771 Před 5 lety +4

    The amazing thing is, I've never done anything remotely like this and I followed every word.

  • @deacdog
    @deacdog Před 3 lety

    Feel fortunate to have stumbled upon this channel. You are awesome. A natural teacher, imparting knowledge born of vast experience. Great tips and techniques enabling a top quality job done to be done methodically and efficiently.👍👍 cheers from down under.🦘

  • @neilcrookphotos
    @neilcrookphotos Před 4 lety

    Man this is amazing to see how easy you make it look! Very professional guys, great tutorial.

  • @bloggs692413
    @bloggs692413 Před 4 lety

    Great tip with the scribe temp. You have so many good tips robin fair play m8

  • @george5022
    @george5022 Před 5 lety +6

    Great Skill, thank you

  • @jewellers
    @jewellers Před 5 lety +5

    Great video - I can recommend Stixall grab adhesive as it doesn't skin over like Gripfill does, really good stuff.

  • @philipjones9297
    @philipjones9297 Před 5 lety +1

    It’s a joy to watch you work

  • @ciaranduffy7259
    @ciaranduffy7259 Před 4 lety

    Top video lad precise and quality. I love watching a good joiner at work

  • @callum9513
    @callum9513 Před 3 lety

    Thanks mate. I have some second fix coming up. I've never used your method before but I will be trying it soon.

  • @MegaToolbox1
    @MegaToolbox1 Před 5 lety +2

    It's great to go into work and act like iv done this for years .
    A book would be good , a DVD course would be better , a online would be awesome . With the skill builder certification .

  • @kirby2kirby
    @kirby2kirby Před 5 lety +1

    Legendary as per usual!

  • @Alastair_Freebird
    @Alastair_Freebird Před 4 lety

    Really useful series thanks. I’m diversifying again after coronavirus, got some door linings, doors and trim to fit in a few days after not doing any for years! This is great for brushing up on best practice.

  • @bloggs692413
    @bloggs692413 Před 5 lety +2

    Yet another school day thanks robin

  • @lewispewsey6843
    @lewispewsey6843 Před 5 lety +2

    Been waiting for this 👍

  • @simonhubert2392
    @simonhubert2392 Před 4 lety

    Wish I'd watched this video a week ago, the scribing template is brilliant. Thanks I might even subscribe!

  • @68bwild
    @68bwild Před 5 lety +1

    Just how we do it down under, nice work.

  • @carguillo1
    @carguillo1 Před 5 lety +2

    How are you Rbbin top class work mate all the best hope to see you soon Kev

  • @markhep
    @markhep Před 5 lety +2

    Good stuff lads 👍

  • @nigeltemple7475
    @nigeltemple7475 Před 3 lety

    Done a few dodgy mitres before, for the first time I have got them right,, brilliant instuctional video, thank you

  • @johnmorrissey1675
    @johnmorrissey1675 Před 4 lety +1

    Great pod I always hang my door's first before putting on any trim very often it was a different carpenter who put in the frames or any swelling on the frames can be sorted out 🤟☘️

  • @gordondawson8576
    @gordondawson8576 Před 4 lety

    I love to watch and learn from you guys. I couldn’t quite catch all the words of wisdom that Robin wished to share due to sound recording issues...

  • @kestutisrusas
    @kestutisrusas Před 5 lety +3

    Hi guys, the video is great! Well done to whoever does the editing!!!

  • @rbondy008
    @rbondy008 Před 5 lety +7

    I do all mine exactly as you do yours with one exception. I have a round file I use just to tidy the scibe at the top ;-). Also pink grip sucks for timber to plasterboard, try nemesis mighty grab. Much better imho

  • @lettsgetiton7787
    @lettsgetiton7787 Před 5 lety

    great video yet again, I use a flap disc to scribe out the skirting

  • @davidprice9265
    @davidprice9265 Před 5 lety

    Hi Robin great video, I have slightly different methods , I use a combination square to get the margin around the architrive , I like to try a door in first if possible to check the quality of the frame , can always pack at this point if required , I always use the grip fill in blobs as i personaly find it sticks better , I would never place the saw on a metal bench , as i think it blunts it quicker , sometimes we all forget ,I personaly use a sandvick 22 inch , fine finish on the MDF thay seem to flex more . I like the idea of templating the scribes , great video , glad you have the balls to do it , watch your knees , mine a getting battered only 40

  • @Tez73
    @Tez73 Před 5 lety +1

    Hi robin , on new build I just used clear silicone instead of panel adhesive and kicked concrete block up to the face every 3 ft . It squared it up at same time , caulked it all next day . Didn’t like using the paslode on it really . Great video mate . Terry up north

  • @Jcoughlan
    @Jcoughlan Před 4 lety

    Was a revelation when I discovered about cutting a mitre to get my scribe right... before that I was always trying to scribe the profile from another bit of skirting.... which takes allot longer!!
    I also try to leave a 1mm gap under skirting so decorators can slide a paint guard under when they paint. Makes their job much easier 👍

  • @M.Godfrey
    @M.Godfrey Před 3 lety

    Good to see another joiner using a roofers estwing, the claw is perfect.

  • @collcolin
    @collcolin Před 5 lety +1

    Looking at the comments here.
    I and every housing joiner I know must be absolutely amazing because as good as this guy is this is nothing like we do it day in day out on the sites.

  • @tonywalters5396
    @tonywalters5396 Před 5 lety +2

    Great video.

  • @simdog635
    @simdog635 Před 5 lety

    Really struggled to hear the video but got the jist of it. Thanks for sharing

  • @TotalCarping
    @TotalCarping Před 5 lety +2

    great video!

  • @toby1kenobe
    @toby1kenobe Před 5 lety +1

    learned some new stuff! thanks

  • @murphyrp01
    @murphyrp01 Před 4 lety

    Good video. You make it look easy

  • @akeelshah7904
    @akeelshah7904 Před 4 lety

    really amazing work subscribed

  • @garethheathcote4988
    @garethheathcote4988 Před 4 lety

    I always like to cut my scribes by hand it just makes for a more precise joint. This would be good for someone who is just starting out to watch. Nice video robin. 👍🙂

  • @DannyBoyInMarseille
    @DannyBoyInMarseille Před 4 lety

    Nice job!

  • @MrAlan0151
    @MrAlan0151 Před 2 lety

    Great job

  • @ianscottuk
    @ianscottuk Před 5 lety +1

    exactly what I need!

  • @bengoymer5702
    @bengoymer5702 Před 5 lety +1

    Great video

  • @cesaralmeida7185
    @cesaralmeida7185 Před 3 měsíci

    good work !

  • @Laz-E-RideR
    @Laz-E-RideR Před rokem

    Great video. I do this for a living as well and after watching your work I'm subscribing. Thanks for sharing.

  • @ohandanotheronebitesthedus6247

    that mitre fast is so good as a diyer i never knew about this

  • @billyhenry4488
    @billyhenry4488 Před 4 lety +1

    You do a few things a little different to me, always good to see good workmanship, keep up the hard work guys

  • @amblernectar
    @amblernectar Před 5 lety +1

    Really good vid mate

  • @RobNorman08
    @RobNorman08 Před 5 lety +1

    Nice video, one thing you missed out mentioning is to check the floor for level before fitting your skirting, often on referbs the floors can be a long way out, i prefer to use plastic shims to keep the skirtings somewhat level.

  • @meejhgggg
    @meejhgggg Před rokem

    Good tip👍

  • @olrenison
    @olrenison Před 5 lety +6

    Great tutorial. 👍 Couldn't help noticing that your pencil mark for the architrave was 8.97mm in though, and not 9mm as you stated. 😉

  • @Mike-yq6jg
    @Mike-yq6jg Před 3 lety

    great vid many thanks

  • @robertgreyson2478
    @robertgreyson2478 Před 5 lety +3

    Scribing, great bit of detail and skill. Would be great to a video on the same skill for kitchen cabinet end panels?? How about it gents??

    • @CA-gy4qf
      @CA-gy4qf Před 5 lety +1

      My tip is to use a router to run a rebate in the back of the panel, about 15mm wide and leaving only about 5mm of thickness, this makes it a lot easier to scribe as you have less material to remove (5mm as opposed to the standard 18mm), also put a back bevel on when scribing helps.

  • @skiathosmobi
    @skiathosmobi Před 4 lety

    amazing !

  • @peterryan7827
    @peterryan7827 Před 3 lety

    Brilliant just brilliant, thanks a lot, but have to mention the soil pipe like everyone else simply because we had the same prob, here, and ran the soil under the floor,to underneath the pan to avoid this , Congrats on all those scribing tips i am learning so much, and the gluing the arci,i watched in shock when I saw our chippie doing this,thanks again.

    • @SkillBuilder
      @SkillBuilder  Před 3 lety +1

      Hi Peter. There were two steel beams in the way so not chance of running in in the floor. It had to be there and now that bit is inside a cupboard so no problem. People make such a fuss but when you do a wrap around and land lock a bathroom you have to come up with solutions not excuses.

    • @peterryan7827
      @peterryan7827 Před 3 lety

      @@SkillBuilder Well i must just say thanks for that, what with you being so busy I never expected a reply with all that explanation cheers mate great video,s I just love them,I find learning from you just watching,is just so much easier than the book studying.

  • @garvielloken3929
    @garvielloken3929 Před 2 lety

    fantastic

  • @Dan-ro3qs
    @Dan-ro3qs Před 4 lety

    Nice work