Door Surrounds
Door surrounds frame doors and openings and strongly influence the perceived proportions of doors within a room. Depending on style, they can be restrained, profile-heavy or more sculptural.\n\nTypical applications: interior doors, apartment doors, openings and portal-style frames.\n\nChoose a profile to view details, dimensions, variants and images.
Quick answer
- Door architraves frame openings and strongly influence room character.
- Profile and width should align with skirting and wall moulding language.
- In existing buildings, wall thickness, reveal depth, and height references are critical.
- Early detailing reduces rework at miters and transitions.
Practical context
In practice, architraves often act as the lead detail for the whole moulding family. Once proportions work at the door, skirting and wall mouldings can be coordinated consistently.
Decisions & variants
Variants range from restrained linear profiles to richer historic articulations. Solutions also differ for single-sided vs double-sided casing and different reveal depths.
Process & planning
Process: measure opening, select profile and casing width, resolve skirting transitions, manufacture, install, and align final finish. Clean visible miters are essential.
Cost logic
Cost drivers include number of openings, profile complexity, reveal conditions, required adjustments, and finish quality. Complex transition details increase labor.
Common mistakes & how to avoid them
Frequent mistakes are poor proportions, inconsistent height logic, and weak transitions to skirting. A coordinated detail set with reference heights prevents these issues.
References
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- /en/products/mouldings/skirting-boards/
- /en/products/mouldings/wall-mouldings/
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