Short answer is no, however, matching the profile of your architrave to your skirting board creates a cohesive, streamlined look throughout your home. It is highly recommended that the thickness of your architrave matches the thickness of your skirting board; if the skirting is thicker, it will jut out awkwardly where the two meet at the bottom of the door frame.

No, you shouldn't burn treated timber due to the treatment chemicals being released whilst it burns.

For traditional or period homes, the Ogee and Torus profiles remain the most popular choices across the UK, offering classic, sweeping curves. However, for modern homes or new builds, minimalist designs are currently trending. The simple Bullnose (which features a single rounded top edge), the Chamfered profile, and the completely flat Square Edge are the most popular contemporary options because they offer clean geometry and are very easy to keep dust-free.

The best approach is to choose an architrave profile that matches the style of your skirting board to create a cohesive look. If you have classic Ogee skirting, an Ogee architrave is the perfect match. If you prefer a highly contemporary or minimalist interior, simple grooved profiles or the plain Square Edge architrave are incredibly popular, as they frame the door neatly without drawing too much attention.