How To Fitt Door Trims, Architraves & Skirting Boards

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  • Опубліковано 17 чер 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 5 років тому +22

    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 5 років тому +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 5 років тому +6

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

    • @jfmotorsnorthwestltd3636
      @jfmotorsnorthwestltd3636 5 років тому +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 5 років тому

      @@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 5 років тому

      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  5 років тому +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.

  • @JaffaSumo
    @JaffaSumo 5 років тому +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

  • @welcome2jamrok
    @welcome2jamrok 5 років тому +21

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

  • @1200gs1000
    @1200gs1000 5 років тому +5

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

  • @sgary622
    @sgary622 Рік тому +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 🤣🤣

  • @THECARKUS
    @THECARKUS 5 років тому +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.

  • @highflyer-skyfpv6531
    @highflyer-skyfpv6531 5 років тому +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

  • @timh5529
    @timh5529 4 роки тому +1

    You can tell Robin takes great pride in his work.

  • @jonbarrie7002
    @jonbarrie7002 5 років тому +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.

  • @r8cha
    @r8cha 5 років тому +3

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

  • @MrJFoster1984
    @MrJFoster1984 5 років тому +11

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

  • @descheers2217
    @descheers2217 5 років тому +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 2 роки тому +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.

  • @thepowersauce1729
    @thepowersauce1729 5 років тому +6

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

  • @SteveHit1
    @SteveHit1 5 років тому +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.

  • @markharris5771
    @markharris5771 5 років тому +4

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

  • @THECARKUS
    @THECARKUS 5 років тому +2

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

  • @waggers6480
    @waggers6480 5 років тому +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 2 роки тому +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.

  • @bigjohnnyboots2802
    @bigjohnnyboots2802 5 років тому +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

  • @RI-uv3lm
    @RI-uv3lm 5 років тому +2

    Roger and Robin. Great team. Superb video as usual

  • @cliveelsmore
    @cliveelsmore 5 років тому +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 3 роки тому +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 5 років тому +1

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

  • @mikeschap1
    @mikeschap1 3 роки тому

    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.

  • @chrisanderson8578
    @chrisanderson8578 5 років тому +15

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

  • @Ibanez7400
    @Ibanez7400 5 років тому +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. ;)

  • @np8211
    @np8211 5 років тому +4

    Excellent demonstration of true craftsmanship.

  • @NathanHolle
    @NathanHolle 5 років тому +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 2 роки тому +1

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

    • @stevehallam6495
      @stevehallam6495 2 роки тому +1

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

  • @Jeff_MT09
    @Jeff_MT09 5 років тому +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

  • @Guide504
    @Guide504 4 роки тому

    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

  • @alcopley7684
    @alcopley7684 5 років тому +3

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

  • @JayTheSparky
    @JayTheSparky 5 років тому +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

  • @chrisodriscoll5095
    @chrisodriscoll5095 5 років тому +3

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

  • @globeforever9777
    @globeforever9777 5 років тому +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".

  • @psymon25
    @psymon25 5 років тому +4

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

  • @mattcartwright8272
    @mattcartwright8272 5 років тому +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).

  • @TheAudiostud
    @TheAudiostud 5 років тому +3

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

  • @nailgunnercolbeck
    @nailgunnercolbeck 5 років тому +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

  • @deacdog
    @deacdog 2 роки тому

    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.🦘

  • @bloggs692413
    @bloggs692413 5 років тому +2

    Yet another school day thanks robin

  • @Alastair_Freebird
    @Alastair_Freebird 4 роки тому

    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.

  • @designer-garb572
    @designer-garb572 5 років тому

    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.

  • @collcolin
    @collcolin 5 років тому +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.

  • @smithmccaulsky
    @smithmccaulsky 5 років тому +2

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

  • @steven6068
    @steven6068 5 років тому +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.

  • @shaunlovelock
    @shaunlovelock 5 років тому +6

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

  • @neilcrookphotos
    @neilcrookphotos 4 роки тому

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

  • @harrybobs4014
    @harrybobs4014 5 років тому +2

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

  • @MegaToolbox1
    @MegaToolbox1 5 років тому +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 .

  • @timmargereson332
    @timmargereson332 5 років тому +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 👍👍

  • @philipjones9297
    @philipjones9297 5 років тому +1

    It’s a joy to watch you work

  • @atherton46
    @atherton46 5 років тому +2

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

  • @timgranthunnisett380
    @timgranthunnisett380 5 років тому +3

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

  • @ciaranduffy7259
    @ciaranduffy7259 4 роки тому

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

  • @jewellers
    @jewellers 5 років тому +5

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

  • @callum9513
    @callum9513 3 роки тому

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

  • @bloggs692413
    @bloggs692413 4 роки тому

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

  • @george5022
    @george5022 5 років тому +6

    Great Skill, thank you

  • @nigeltemple7475
    @nigeltemple7475 3 роки тому

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

  • @M.Godfrey
    @M.Godfrey 3 роки тому

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

  • @pizzaboy3946
    @pizzaboy3946 4 роки тому

    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.

  • @simonhubert2392
    @simonhubert2392 4 роки тому

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

  • @kirby2kirby
    @kirby2kirby 5 років тому +1

    Legendary as per usual!

  • @gordondawson8576
    @gordondawson8576 4 роки тому

    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 5 років тому +3

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

    • @SkillBuilder
      @SkillBuilder  5 років тому +2

      That is Dylan from Motion New Media

  • @Laz-E-RideR
    @Laz-E-RideR Рік тому

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

  • @68bwild
    @68bwild 5 років тому +1

    Just how we do it down under, nice work.

  • @markhep
    @markhep 5 років тому +2

    Good stuff lads 👍

  • @billyhenry4488
    @billyhenry4488 4 роки тому +1

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

  • @lewispewsey6843
    @lewispewsey6843 5 років тому +2

    Been waiting for this 👍

  • @tonywalters5396
    @tonywalters5396 5 років тому +2

    Great video.

  • @ohandanotheronebitesthedus6247
    @ohandanotheronebitesthedus6247 4 місяці тому

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

  • @garethheathcote4988
    @garethheathcote4988 4 роки тому

    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. 👍🙂

  • @TotalCarping
    @TotalCarping 5 років тому +2

    great video!

  • @simdog635
    @simdog635 5 років тому

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

  • @Jcoughlan
    @Jcoughlan 4 роки тому

    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 👍

  • @MrAlan0151
    @MrAlan0151 2 роки тому

    Great job

  • @carguillo1
    @carguillo1 5 років тому +2

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

  • @toby1kenobe
    @toby1kenobe 5 років тому +1

    learned some new stuff! thanks

  • @cesaralmeida7185
    @cesaralmeida7185 2 місяці тому

    good work !

  • @murphyrp01
    @murphyrp01 4 роки тому

    Good video. You make it look easy

  • @bengoymer5702
    @bengoymer5702 5 років тому +1

    Great video

  • @robertgreyson2478
    @robertgreyson2478 5 років тому +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 5 років тому +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.

  • @ianscottuk
    @ianscottuk 5 років тому +1

    exactly what I need!

  • @rbondy008
    @rbondy008 5 років тому +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

  • @akeelshah7904
    @akeelshah7904 4 роки тому

    really amazing work subscribed

  • @DannyBoyInMarseille
    @DannyBoyInMarseille 4 роки тому

    Nice job!

  • @Tez73
    @Tez73 5 років тому +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

  • @meejhgggg
    @meejhgggg Рік тому

    Good tip👍

  • @amblernectar
    @amblernectar 5 років тому +1

    Really good vid mate

  • @lettsgetiton7787
    @lettsgetiton7787 5 років тому

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

  • @Badgerworkshop
    @Badgerworkshop 5 років тому +1

    Some great tps there

  • @garvielloken3929
    @garvielloken3929 2 роки тому

    fantastic

  • @MistaJayLJ
    @MistaJayLJ 3 роки тому

    Robin is a good chippy

  • @tribalm0nkey
    @tribalm0nkey 3 роки тому +1

    I’d love to do a day with this guy

  • @olrenison
    @olrenison 5 років тому +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. 😉

  • @peterryan7827
    @peterryan7827 3 роки тому

    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  3 роки тому +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 3 роки тому

      @@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.

  • @johnmorrissey1675
    @johnmorrissey1675 4 роки тому +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 🤟☘️

  • @youngcarreviews5949
    @youngcarreviews5949 5 років тому +3

    Clever man

  • @rubel247
    @rubel247 4 роки тому

    a master class