Period Skirting Boards & Architraves Painting in Kentish Town NW5

The tall skirting boards, detailed architraves, and moulded door frames in Kentish Town NW5 Victorian homes are features that modern houses simply cannot replicate. Painting these elements properly — with careful preparation and the right products — makes them a focal point of every room.

Preparation is Key

Victorian woodwork in NW5 homes on Islip Street, Lawford Road, and Grafton Road has typically accumulated many layers of paint over 130+ years. This build-up obscures the original moulding profiles. Where possible, we strip the paint back to bare timber using heat guns and chemical strippers, revealing the sharp edges and crisp details beneath. Where stripping is impractical, we sand thoroughly to create a smooth, even base.

Choosing the Right Paint

For period skirting boards and architraves in Kentish Town, we recommend an eggshell finish rather than high gloss — it is more sympathetic to Victorian interiors and hides minor surface imperfections. Farrow & Ball Estate Eggshell, Little Greene Intelligent Eggshell, and Dulux Trade Quick Dry Satinwood all deliver beautiful results on NW5 period woodwork.

Colour Choices for Period Woodwork

While brilliant white is the default choice, it can look harsh against the warm tones of Victorian wall colours. We frequently recommend softer whites — Farrow & Ball Wimborne White, Strong White, or Little Greene Loft White — that complement rather than fight the wall colour. For a dramatic alternative, painting skirting boards in a dark shade that matches the wall creates a seamless, contemporary look.

Beautiful woodwork painting for Kentish Town NW5 period homes. Call 020 3874 2670 for a free quotation.