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Doors, Skirtings & Architrave

From elegant doors to stylish skirtings and architraves, we bring sharp detail and craftsmanship into every corner of your home.

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Doors, skirtings, and architraves are essential interior finishing elements that define the look and structure of your home.

  • Internal Doors provide privacy and style, available in a wide range of materials and finishes.

  • External doors offer security, insulation, and kerb appeal—crafted to withstand weather while complementing your home’s exterior.

  • Skirtings  run along the bottom of interior walls, protecting them from damage and creating a clean transition to the floor.

  • Architraves frame windows and doors, giving depth and character to openings while covering joints between walls and frames.

Together, these elements add refinement, protect surfaces, and complete the overall aesthetic of any room.

Key Features

Custom Styles & Profiles

Choose from modern, traditional, or bespoke finishes to match your interior.

Quality Craftsmanship

Solid wood and MDF options built for longevity and visual appeal.

Made to Measure

Professionally installed with attention to every detail for seamless results.

Visual Impact

Frames and trims bring structure and elegance to plain walls and doorways.

Functional Design

Prevents everyday scuffs and wear while adding architectural interest.

Mix & Match

Wide range of profiles and finishes to suit every room and renovation style.

Why Choose a Professional Carpenter Over a Handyman?

While a handyman may be able to handle basic home maintenance tasks, fitting doors, skirtings, and architraves requires the precision, tools, and experience of a qualified carpenter. At Gorilla Flooring & Joinery, we understand that these finishing elements might seem simple, but poor installation can lead to long-term issues, visible flaws, and extra costs down the line. That’s why we ensure every job is done to the highest standard, guaranteeing a flawless finish that lasts.

Here’s why a professional carpenter is the right choice:

  • Accuracy Matters: Skirting boards and architraves must be measured and cut precisely—especially around corners and uneven walls. Carpenters are trained to create tight joints and seamless finishes.

  • Doors Require Expert Alignment: Hanging a door isn’t just about screwing on hinges. It requires levelling, trimming, rebating, and adjusting to ensure smooth operation and a perfect fit.

  • The Right Tools: Carpenters use specialised tools for mitres, shaping, and finishing—tools a handyman may not have or know how to use correctly.

  • Attention to Detail: A skilled carpenter will finish joints neatly, conceal fixings, and leave a clean, professional result that enhances your space—not detracts from it.

  • Long-Term Value: Professional installation ensures durability, avoids squeaks, gaps, or warping, and protects the investment you’ve made in your materials and home.

For these reasons, a trained carpenter is not just the safer choice—but the smarter one. Trust the job to someone who does this day in, day out—and get a finish that lasts.

Why Fitting a Door to an Old Frame Is Harder Than It Looks?

Fitting a door into an old frame is a specialist job requiring skill, the right tools, and attention to detail. A professional carpenter will ensure your door fits perfectly, operates smoothly, and looks great for years to come.

  • Old Frames Are Rarely Square
    Over time, timber frames can warp, twist, or settle unevenly. This means your new door—usually perfectly square—won’t fit without careful trimming and adjustment.

  • Custom Shaping Is Often Required
    Older frames rarely match standard sizes, so doors often need to be shaped to fit. This involves skilled planing or machining to get the right fit.

  • Hinge Recesses May Not Align
    Existing hinge recesses in the frame often don’t match the new door. A carpenter must carefully chisel or fill these to ensure the hinges fit flush and work properly.

  • Perfect Clearance Gaps Are Essential
    The gaps around the door must be just right—not too tight to avoid sticking, and not too loose to prevent draughts and noise. Achieving this takes experience and precision.

  • Frames May Have Damage or Wear
    Old frames can have cracks, loose joints, or worn screw holes that need repairing or reinforcing before fitting the new door.

  • It’s Time-Consuming and Detail-Oriented
    Unlike fitting a door in a new frame, this task requires problem-solving, accurate measuring, and patience to get it just right.