American White Oak Ogee Skirting & Architrave

American White Oak Ogee Skirting and Architrave, machined in house by the joinery team at Nottage Timber Merchants in South Wales. Supplied unfinished at a nominal 25mm thickness (finished 20mm) and 2400mm lengths, this classic ogee profile suits both traditional and contemporary interiors.

Specifications

What it's used for

• Skirting boards along the base of internal walls in hallways, living rooms and bedrooms
• Architrave around door frames and window openings to conceal gaps between the frame and plasterwork
• Matching skirting and architrave sets throughout a room for a consistent, co-ordinated finish
• Renovation and restoration projects where an oak hardwood moulding is specified to complement period or contemporary joinery

Fitting and handling

Before fitting, allow the mouldings to acclimatise in the room where they will be installed for at least 48 to 72 hours, kept flat and off the floor. Fix using a grab adhesive suitable for hardwood, with pins to hold in place while the adhesive cures. Once fitted, apply your chosen finish, whether oil, stain or lacquer, to all faces including the back and ends to reduce moisture movement.

FAQ

What is the difference between nominal size and finished size?

Nominal size refers to the width of the board before machining. Once planed and profiled, the finished width will be slightly less. The thickness is nominally 25mm, finishing at approximately 20mm after machining.

Can I use this American White Oak ogee skirting in a bathroom or kitchen?

These mouldings are intended for internal dry areas. In rooms with higher humidity such as bathrooms, an oil-based finish applied to all surfaces, including the back, will help reduce moisture uptake, but they are not suitable for wet rooms.

Do the skirting and architrave profiles match so I can use them in the same room?

Yes. The ogee profile is consistent across all widths in this range, so you can run the 75mm or 100mm width as architrave and a wider board as skirting and the profiles will correspond neatly at the junction.

Browse the full range of hardwood mouldings at Nottage Timber Merchants in the oak mouldings collection. We supply trade and retail customers across Bridgend and South Wales, with next-day availability on many lines for local collection or delivery.