Planed Timber & Mouldings

What we supply

• PAR softwoodSmooth timber in common finished sizes.
• Skirting boardsTorus, ogee, chamfered and square profiles in softwood and MDF.
• ArchitraveMatching profiles for door frames.
• Door linings and stopsLining sets for internal doors.
• Window boardsSills for internal window reveals.
• Battens and beadsSmaller sections for trim and fixing.

Sizes and specifications

Note on sizes	Planed sizes are smaller than the nominal sawn size, for example a nominal 2 × 1 in finishes around 44 × 20 mm
Common lengths	1.8 m to 5.4 m depending on section

Sizes and standards are typical for the UK market; exact figures depend on the manufacturer and are confirmed on your quote.

Common uses

• Skirting and architrave
• Door linings
• Shelving and joinery
• Window boards and trims

Choosing planed timber

Nominal versus finished size

Planing takes material off, so a timber sold as 'nominal' 2 × 4 finishes smaller. Always check finished sizes when you need an exact fit.

Softwood or MDF trim?

MDF skirting and architrave is very straight and paints well; softwood takes knocks better and can be stained.

Matching old profiles

Bring an offcut or a clear profile photo with measurements and we will look for the closest current profile.

How it arrives on site

Finished timber is protected and handled with care; tell us if it needs to go inside out of the weather. We agree the drop point and offload method when we price your order. Read more about how delivery works.

How much do you need?

A 3.8 × 3.6 m room with one door has about 14 m of wall to skirt. With 10% for joints and offcuts that is 15.4 m, or 4 lengths of 4.2 m skirting, plus architrave for each side of the door.

Planed Timber & Mouldings: questions

What does PAR mean?

Planed all round: the timber has been machined smooth on all four faces.

Why is my 2 × 4 smaller than 2 × 4 inches?

Timber is often named by its sawn size before planing. Once planed, it finishes smaller, so a nominal 2 × 4 is roughly 44 × 94 mm or less.

Do you sell MDF skirting?

Yes, primed MDF skirting and architrave in common profiles, alongside softwood.

Can you match an old skirting profile?

We can look for the closest current profile. Exact matches for old or bespoke profiles may need machining to order.

How should I store planed timber?

Flat, off the ground and inside if possible, so it does not take on moisture and move before fitting.