Architecturally, a plinth is the base of a column or pillar — like those used to decorate and support the buildings of ancient Rome and Greece. Shirl's timber plinth may not hold up the Pantheon, but it can add a touch of elegance to the home as a beautiful hall stand.
STEP BY STEP
1 Screw and glue the sides together, to form a 300mm square box.2 Fill and sand all the screw holes before continuing. 3 Use a router with decorative cutter to route along one edge of the skirting panel and all edges on one face of the top and bottom pieces. 4 Glue and screw the box to the bottom piece, keeping it positioned in the centre. Repeat for the top piece. 5 Cut the skirting panel to length by mitring the ends 45°. 6 Fix the skirting panel to the box using glue and screws. Keep the screws below the height of your skirting mould to avoid the need for filling.. Nail the remainder of the panel above skirting height. 7 Mitre skirting moulding around the base of the plinth and secure in place with glue and screws/nails. 8 Mitre the ovolo moulding and attach to the box and underside of the top piece. Attach the decorative D mould to the face of all sides. 9 Fill any remaining holes, then sand the entire project. Finally, apply your desired paint finish.
Total cost approximately $65 (not including paint)
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