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Oak

Oak Architrave

Please note, these products are American White Oak, we also offer an equivalent product in American Red Oak which usually costs around 30% less than White Oak. If you would like a quote for American Red Oak, please email us at [email protected].

An architrave is the fitting which sits around the outside of a door concealing the join between the wall and door frame, but also contributing towards the aesthetic of the room. Our solid oak architraves are a premium option which are much stronger, durable and visually appealing than softwood or MDF options.

In terms of selecting the best architrave for you, we work with our clients to consider everything from material to width and design profile - selecting and fine-tuning architraves which complement the skirting and other features within the room.

For more information on our solid American oak architrave range and to benefit from our expertise on how architrave can provide the finishing touches you're looking for, get in touch with us today.

The differences between the various profiles we offer are subtle but can mean the difference between the room being presented as modern or more traditional, with most UK designers and homeowners selecting the architrave which best matches their doors and door frames.

Before we answer some of the most commonly asked questions about our solid oak architraves and how to select the best oak architrave for your property, here are some of the different architrave profiles that we offer here at Avon Timber.

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A subtle style which softens the edges of your door frames and allows them to seamlessly blend into the wall. One of our standard profiles, Chamfered architraves are favoured by those who want the natural grain of the oak to become the main focal point.

This solid wood oak architrave boasts angular edges and straight lines which make it a popular solution for modern homeowners and designers. The Lambs Tongue step design creates a definitive and refined edge to the door frame.

A more decorative architrave design which owes its style to the influences of Greek architecture. The Ogee solid oak architrave is a popular design within both older houses and new builds alike.

A subtle but decorative edge to your oak door frame, this architrave boasts a sweeping design which joins your various door frames to different walls in a simple but stylish way. The Ovolo architrave is one of the most popular among modern customers.

The epitome of modern home construction and styling, this fuss-free Round One Edge architrave is all about the angles and straight edges, with a subtle bullnose top edge softening the overall aesthetic slightly for a homely finish.

Simple and durable, the Square Edge architrave is most commonly used in modern UK homes and commercial spaces, where customers want to minimise the decorative focus of the doors and frames. This is the simplest design in our range and lets the simple grain of the oak wood do all the decorative talking.

An elaborate and exquisitely designed architrave which turns even your interior doors into interior features. The Torus oak architrave blends traditional style with modern finishing touches seamlessly.

Delivered by the metre, our bespoke oak architraves are machined with a very fine surface finish. We offer the most versatile and flexible solutions for those homeowners and developers who want to customise something unique that will bring their property to life and make their interior doors and spaces pop.

A bespoke solid oak architrave is made according to your preference and the layout of your space, and can be designed to match or juxtapose the existing skirting styles and doors.

An oak architrave is one of the most versatile fittings you can invest in for your own property or development project, with oak presenting a strong and durable finish which can compliment any setting and design - from a modern home with natural features, to a country-style property with juxtaposing materials and finishing touches.

Any interior door in the home needs an architrave which complements the room and which provides a neat balance between the door frame and the wall.

The main point of an architrave as a constructive feature is to bridge the gap between door frame and wall, with the choice of different materials purely a matter of preference in terms of style and durability.

For many UK homeowners, when browsing wooden options, be it softwood or hardwood, oak is considered the gold standard in terms of natural materials, not only for its sustainability but also for the fact that it is durable, able to withstand wear and tear, and boasts an attractive natural grain which works well in both a modern or a more rustic home.

You only have to look at the popularity of internal oak doors and oak skirting to see how prominent the material has become across the UK property and development market - and while this demand drives costs upwards and means that oak isn't the cheapest material, it's certainly one we consider worth the investment.

With so many hardwood door architraves designs to choose from, selecting the profile of your choice which will ultimately suit your home can be difficult.

The differences between the various profiles we offer are subtle but can mean the difference between the room being presented as modern or more traditional, with most UK designers and homeowners selecting the architrave which best matches their doors and door frames.

Before we answer some of the most commonly asked questions about our solid oak architraves and how to select the best oak architrave for your property, here are some of the different architrave profiles that we offer here at Avon Timber.

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Oak Architrave FAQs
What are architraves used for in the UK?

An architrave serves as the buffer between the door frame and the walls beyond, adding a decorative feature which conceals the join which can otherwise appear unfinished.

In addition to hiding the join itself, it also hides any movement or shrinkage which can impact the door frame over time.

What is the difference between an oak door architrave and door frame?

In short, the architrave of a door is what sits between the walls and the door frame. The door frame does all the hard work in terms of holding the door in place on its hinges - the architrave is one of those finishing touches which ensures the whole look.

Should my American White Oak architrave match the door?

Not necessarily, however this tends to be the most popular option if you want to create a seamless and stylish aesthetic that adds prestige. If you have oak doors and oak flooring, a solid oak American white oak architrave can bring it all together.

How many oak architrave sets should I buy per door?

This will depend on the door you are fitting, with our hardwood architrave profiles all available by metre to allow you to optimise the value of your investment.

Our team can advise and help when it comes to ensuring that you get enough architrave material for your fitting - though we always recommend overordering slightly to allow for errors.

Should my white oak architrave be wider than my skirting board?

Ideally we recommend selecting a solid oak architrave which boasts the same thickness and width as your skirting, as this will help to ensure the overall presentation is clean and tidy.