Why does a house need skirting?
Historically skirting boards were a necessity in the days when wet plaster was used on the walls. The skirting boards or base boards covered the uneven junction between the wall and the floor where the plasterers failed to achieve a clean and smooth edge.
What is a skirting in a house?
Skirting is a strip (generally wooden), covering the lowest part of an interior wall. Its purpose is to cover the joint between the wall surface and the floor. It covers the uneven edge as flooring meets the wall; skirting protects the wall from kicks, abrasion and furniture; and can serve as a decorative moulding.
How do I choose floor skirting?
As a very general rule, you should opt for skirting boards that are roughly 1/18 of the height of your room or choose skirting boards that are as tall as roughly double the width of your door architraves.
What should be the height of skirting?
Generally speaking, the standard skirting board height is around 145mm, which is about 6 inches. This size is a mid range height of the ones we offer, as we offer heights from 70mm to 350mm.
Do modern homes have skirting boards?
We offer a huge range of profiles, suiting to a variety of different styles and interiors. For a sleek and minimal home, Square, Edge, Mini Bullnose and Bullnose are great options for modern skirting boards. For a profile with a bit more character, you can choose from the groove range.
What are the different types of skirting?
The skirting board can be of different types based on the design and the material used. They are: Pencil Skirting. Wooden Skirting….
- Pencil Skirting.
- Wooden Skirting.
- Metal Skirting.
- Continued Skirting.
- Flush Skirting.
- Double Layered Skirting.
What are the types of skirting?
Types of Skirting
- Pencil Skirting.
- Wooden Skirting.
- Metal Skirting.
- Continued Skirting.
- Flush Skirting.
- Double Layered Skirting.
What is the depth of skirting?
The most commonly used skirting board depth is 18mm, although they can be as thin as 12mm and upwards of 32mm.
What is the most popular skirting board?
Top 10 Skirting Boards Profiles
- Ogee Skirting Profile. Ogee skirting boards are, to say the least, the most widely used all across the UK.
- Bullnose Skirting Profile.
- Lambs Tongue Profile.
- Square Edge Profile.
- Torus Skirting Profile.
- Ovolo Profile.
- Square And Grooved Skirting Boards Profiles.
- Art Deco Profiles.
Is MDF skirting better than wood?
Alternatives like hard and softwoods offer a more premium option, but MDF continues to be the most popular material for skirting and architrave on the market. In addition to being more affordable, you can still achieve a high-quality finish to be proud of when opting for MDF skirting and architrave for your home.
Is plastic skirting any good?
Plastic skirting board is a cost-effective alternative to timber. It is economical and yet incredibly hard-wearing. It is suitable for high traffic areas in a home, including rooms used by children. It is not easily scuff and any marks can be simply wiped away.
How do you attach PVC skirting?
Fitting the Architrave Jamb Lengths From the pencil mark made earlier, cut one vertical jambs at 45° using a mitre block and fine toothed saw. Then apply a bead of contact adhesive down each adhesive channel on back. Position the skirting on the wall, using the vertical margin guideline and press firmly into place.