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what architrave profile is this? where can i purchase it?

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wfrances · 21/08/2012 17:57

i cant seem to find this style anywhere, everythings either plain,torus,ogee
the photo is on my profile page, i dont know how to post links sorry.
thanks in advance
(ive tried all local diy. homebase,b&q,woodcraft )

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fossil97 · 21/08/2012 18:25

Anything here

Also try Whitten timber if you're in London.

If you can put a name to the profile might then help finding similar locally.

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Iwannamovenow · 21/08/2012 18:26

I don't know, but it's nice (not helpful, sorry)

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Sausagedog27 · 21/08/2012 20:59

Could you try a local joiner? They can sometimes make up a cutter to match an existing profile- a bit more pricy though!

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PigletJohn · 22/08/2012 10:47

is it to match something in your house, or is it something you liked the look of in a magazine?

how many metres of it do you need?

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wfrances · 22/08/2012 11:57

thanks for all replies
its something i want to use in the hall,landing,stairs.
im unsure of the amount i need as dh has now gone to try jewsons.

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reluctanttownie · 22/08/2012 12:43

Try Champion for Timber if you're anywhere near SW London/ Surrey

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PigletJohn · 22/08/2012 13:15

is it to match something in your house?

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wfrances · 22/08/2012 16:48

pigletjohn- no its not to match anything,
i live in south wales.

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PigletJohn · 22/08/2012 17:33

Some timberyards or joinery works will be able to make some to order, using a spindle cutter. The cost per metre will be much higher for small quantities due to the time taken in setting up the machine. Once set up, they can do hundreds of metres with little effort. A builders merchant will not usually be so good, especially a large chain.

(if it was to match existing in an older house, local yards may keep or make a stock of what was popular locally, for people restoring or altering ther houses. This is also common with period skirting. They might have something that you like. Buy enough in one go to do the whole house.)

A joiner can make up small quantities using a router, but it is very labour intensive.

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