Skirting Boards: Perfecting the Look of Your Floors

Skirting, sometimes referred to as baseboard, is a common feature in almost all homes. It frames the bottom edge of walls where they meet the floor in each room. 

When it comes to Skirting Boards, the general rule of thumb is that they should either contrast boldly or be a match from heaven. It would be an inexcusable mistake to install skirting boards that roughly (but not quite) match the color or design of your floor.

Using skirting boards in your design can improve your interior decor and raise the resale value of your house. A stunning and fashionable home that expresses your individual taste and style can be created by selecting the appropriate skirting style and height and utilizing each one as a design element.

Purpose of Skirting

As previously stated, skirting allows the wall to be made more beautiful in addition to providing protection. Modern flooring designs typically "float" freely rather than being adhered to the surface. Therefore, it creates small flooring gaps. As a result, a skirt board is necessary to level the floor.

What are Skirting Boards Made of?

Skirting boards come in a variety of materials, just like floors and underlays. Every component of the product has unique functions that enable it to function well under particular circumstances. To avoid becoming dissatisfied with the product after using it, it is crucial to select the appropriate one for the given circumstances. Skirting boards are able to be constructed from MDF, HDPS, PVC, or mixtures of these materials. We have included each technology's main benefits and drawbacks, along with an explanation below.

The Right Skirting Board for Your Floor

Black Skirting Boards are very necessary for parquet and laminate floors, for example, and guarantee that the floor covering matches the wall in terms of finish. A skirting board neatly conceals the visually unattractive and frequently uneven borders of the floor protection, which must never touch the wall. For this reason, a lot of producers of laminate, shiplap, or parquet flooring also provide skirting boards that have the same surface composition as the flooring. It is not necessary, however, that you utilize these modified strips. You are free to purchase and install these skirting boards if you discover a different style or color that still suits your ideas and tastes.

Additionally, you have flexibility in terms of the strips' height. However, watch out that the bars don't drop too far. Never undervalue the protective effect skirting boards have on the room walls, in addition to their aesthetic value. The skirting board also avoids unsightly dirt from the vacuum's brush and to keeps moisture out of the wall, whether the floor is cleaned or only vacuumed.

Select the Appropriate Adhesive

To ensure that the skirting boards stay firmly in place, use a powerful adhesive. Avoid touching nails since they can cause damage and leave gaps in the wall. 

Keep them Clean

Skirting Board collects dirt and dust; thus, in order to maintain their aesthetic appeal, they will need to be cleaned frequently. All that has to be done is wipe everything down with a damp towel.