How to Finish Wooden Skirting, Rails and ArchitravesFor great looking skirting boards, picture rails and architraves. Skirting boards and architraves need to look good while retaining a good level of durability and resistance to knocks and scuffs. Our product guide can help you to achieve the perfect balance. |
Stage 1: Preparation Stage 2: Staining Stage 3: Top Coats Stage 4: Buffing Maintenance Optional Extras |
Stage 1: Preparation
The Key to Success
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Wax Remover Brand: SWS |
from £1.95
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Stainable Wood Fillers Brand: Bonda |
only £4.29
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Wood Filler Gel Brand: Manns |
from £16.59
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Filler Knife Brand: Mako |
only £1.77
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Sandpaper Rolls Brand: Hermes |
from £14.27
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Stage 2: Staining
Easy steps to produce a traditional or unique look.
With an almost limitless combination of wood stains and colours, any kind of style from traditional to ultra modern can be achieved with our wood stains, wood dyes, paint brushes and sponges. Wood stains are not a protective finish in their own right.
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Wood Stain Brand: Manns |
from £2.50
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Wax Stain Brand: Ciranova |
from £9.00
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Wood Stain (Solvent Based) Brand: Manns |
from £37.95
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Foam Sponges Brand: Manns |
from £0.49
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Stage 3: Top Coats
To finish and protect.
Adding a finish can not only enhance the look of a wood stain, it can also provide a tough, low maintenance, easy to clean seal that is resistant to knocks and scuffs.
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Easy Wax Brand: Manns |
from £5.97
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Hard Wax Oil Brand: Fiddes |
from £3.50
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Extra Tough Clear Varnish Brand: Manns |
from £3.47
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Stage 4: Buffing
Add an elegant sheen to waxed wooden surfaces.
Products such as hard wax oil and easy wax can be buffed to produce an elegant sheen on a wide range of surfaces.
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Cloth Brand: Manns |
from £2.97
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Drill Buffing Brushes Brand: Manns |
from £15.25
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Maintenance
Simple maintenance to get the best out of skirtings and architraves.
A little maintenance can make a big difference with real wood finishes enhancing the look and enjoyment of real wood.
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Cloth Brand: Manns |
from £2.97
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Optional Extras
Make wood-finishing that little bit easier...
Some optional extras to help with the application and maintenance of wood care and finishing products.
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HVLP Apollo Spray Mate Brand: Apollo |
only £102.77
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Mako Bucket Brand: Mako |
from £3.77
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Mako Paint Pot Brand: Mako |
only £2.47
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Wood Dye (Water Based) Brand: Manns |
from £2.50
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Wood Dye (solvent based) Brand: Manns |
from £6.80
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