Victorian Skirting

[AndyJobson]

My House currently has some Victorian skirting running up the stairs and on two walls in the entrance hall. However on the other two walls there is none. I want to copy whats originally there however its 13 inches high and has a unique pattern at the top (not Torus/Georgian).

Someone suggested getting some MDF ones made to match my originals but I can't find anywhere that will do this. I'm in the North East of England - any hints/tips greatly received.

Cheers
Andy

 

[WoodYouLike]

Local joiner? Most of them can help you out with bespoke items

 

[Symptoms]

Andy - many forms of Victorian skirting were assemblies of different profiles; classic form being a plain board 6 to 8" tall x 1" thick, sitting on top of that would be another plain piece 2 to 4" tall x 3/4" thick, then topped with a moulded section (ogee, for example). They would be assembled flat backed and nailed together; the front face would then present an interesting, stepped design. So they above description may give some clues as to methods of copying - if you can get the constituent bits then you could make the copies yourself.

WoodYouLike has good advice (as usual) if the above option can't be achieved. A good local joinery shop will be able to copy any profile required, although they may have a minimum linear run. If they don't have the appropriate spindle moulder cutter on the shelf they can be made-up for about £45; a good workshop should be able to do this themselves, if not they send the drawing away and have the cutter made elsewhere.

So, you'll need to get a sketch (better still a sample) of whats needed before the trip to the joinery shop.

 

[AndyJobson]

Thanks Symptoms - The description is exactly what I have got. I have pulled a small section off the wall (1ft wide) and I'm taking it to a couple of joiners / joinery shops tomorrow - Thanks again WoodYouLike and Symptoms for the advice.