Hi all,
I'd like to replace the plastic trim on our bedroom windows with something that has a little more detail, preferably a wooden architrave.
Feeling all excited and productive I pulled off some trim to see what we were working with. As expected there is a large void. Rather than fill this void with bonding and then skim, could I not simply cover with an architrave that was wide enough? My plan was to frame the window with some 2x2 (or some square edged timber) which would then allow me to fix the architrave.
Not sure if this is how it's meant to be done, hence asking for help. I've attached pictures which hopefully explain things a little clearer.
We had a quote for a plasterer to come and frame, bond and skim both windows. It came to £1,500.
Thanks for any help.
David
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I'd like to replace the plastic trim on our bedroom windows with something that has a little more detail, preferably a wooden architrave.
Feeling all excited and productive I pulled off some trim to see what we were working with. As expected there is a large void. Rather than fill this void with bonding and then skim, could I not simply cover with an architrave that was wide enough? My plan was to frame the window with some 2x2 (or some square edged timber) which would then allow me to fix the architrave.
Not sure if this is how it's meant to be done, hence asking for help. I've attached pictures which hopefully explain things a little clearer.
We had a quote for a plasterer to come and frame, bond and skim both windows. It came to £1,500.
Thanks for any help.
David
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