Plinth blocks

What are Plinth Blocks? Why might you use them? What are plinth blocks, what are the benefits of plinth blocks, how do you install them and what size should you choose? If you’ve got any of these burning questions, then you’ve come to the right place, as in this post – we’re going to run […]

How to install easy door trim - transitional door way

Transition door casings and baseboards and add beautiful architectural details to your home with plinth blocks. How to easily install a plinth block.

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A plinth block is an interior trim accent that widens a section of the baseboards around a wall or doorway, with a look similar to the supports on a classical column. Despite their ornate appearance, plinth blocks are fairly simple to...

Making your own plinth blocks gives you the flexibility of making the exact height and thickness for whatever door trim you’re installing.

We have to pick trim next week. The builder has suggested that we use plinth blocks to "anchor" the door trim. Some of our doors (exterior) will be 8' tall, some interior and closet doors will be 7' tall. Some doorways will be cased openings and others will have doors. Have any of you used...

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Traditional Style DIY for $ (Not worth calculating the cost because they are so inexpensive to make.) This easy to build plinth block is appropriate for Victorian style door surrounds only. The nec…