aupairs wrote:
Hi
Thank you - but dont know what mitres are.

Each piece is cut at 45 degrees to form a right angle. You can buy a
small mitre box for £3 or so. Use a hacksaw or a fine blade to cut them

I could just about paint and
glue on beading - which glue to use? Do you recommend I get a decent DIY
man in to remove the old gold bits then, presume they have to come
off....

Should come off easily with a paint scraper or similar implement.