Planed Timber & Mouldings delivery in Pimlico

Which planed timber can you order in Pimlico?

• ArchitraveMatching profiles for door frames.
• Door linings and stopsLining sets for internal doors.
• PAR softwoodSmooth timber in common finished sizes.
• Battens and beadsSmaller sections for trim and fixing.

Getting the right planed timber

Softwood or MDF trim?

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

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.

A quick quantity check

A 3 × 4 m room with one door has about 13.2 m of wall to skirt. With 10% for joints and offcuts that is 14.5 m, or 4 lengths of 4.2 m skirting, plus architrave for each side of the door.

Before your Pimlico delivery arrives

Finished timber is protected and handled with care; tell us if it needs to go inside out of the weather. Pimlico is inside our standard mainland delivery area.

• Deliveries are to the kerb, drive or within crane reach; ask if materials need to go further.
• Tell us the best drop point, such as a driveway, front garden or the kerb, and whether a lorry can park close to it.
• For a phased build we can split the order so materials arrive as each stage starts, which keeps the site clear.

Common questions from Pimlico

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.

Is there a minimum order for delivery to Pimlico?

There is no fixed minimum. For very small orders we will tell you honestly if the delivery cost outweighs the materials, so you can decide.

Do you deliver planed timber to trades and homeowners in Pimlico?

Both. Trades can apply for a trade account; homeowners and self-builders can order on a delivered quote.

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.