Let’s Talk Skirting Boards

Last updated on October 1st, 2023 at 01:41 pm

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We are now all interior DIY experts it would seem. Gone are the days that we needed to hire someone for everything. With the help of google and online tutorials to help guide you through any renovation, we now have to educate ourselves as we go along. So let’s talk skirting boards!

Skirting boards are not a thing of the past. With modern styles and hundreds of options from places like mdfskirtingworld.co.uk you have endless choices to choose from for your home.

Purchasing skirting boards?

When purchasing skirting boards you will need to have in mind what size, style and material you want. Scroll through instagram or Pinterest to get an idea of what you want it to look like. Make sure to have it measured a few times either by yourself or a handy person, just to be sure how much you need to buy.

Make sure when buying online it’s a trusted site and manufacturer. You want quality materials that will last. Companies like Skirting World have people on hand to help guide you if you are unsure through the whole process.

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What is the best type of skirting boards?

Currently these are the top ten types of skirting board profiles that are trending. Do you like any of these? When picking a type of skirting board make sure it ties in with the style and character of your home and decor.

Lambs Tongue Profile
Square Edge Profile
Torus Skirting Profile
Ovolo Profile
Square And Grooved Skirting Boards Profiles
Art Deco Profiles
Victorian Skirting Boards
Chamfered And Rounded
Bullnose Profile
Ogee Profile

What is the best size for skirting boards?

Even though there is a general rule for the best size of skirting boards for a home, we all know there are exceptions to the rule. If you are going to for a particular style and unique design, don’t be afraid to steer away from the rules. However, it is said, “that you should opt for roughly 1/18 of the height of your room or as tall as double the width of your door architraves” for your skirting board size.

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What is the best material for skirting boards?

Many people prefer to have wood and there are many options such as softwood like pine or hard wood like oak. But in the modern circles of renovating MDF is now the most commonly used. But each kind of material will alter the look and style of your room. Either way, you still have plenty to choose from in the material you think is best for you.

Do skirting boards have a purpose?

Yes! Of course, they do. Skirting boards are not just for looks although some want them just for this purpose. They actually do have a purpose – to protect your walls. With our every day busy lives, skirting boards keep us from cracking and scraping our walls. Just think of how banged up our skirting boards get from shoes, bags, moving things, and just general wear and tear. If we didn’t have them the plaster on the bottom of the walls would be cracked and broken at the base.

Are skirting boards old fashioned?

Yes and No! They don’t have to be but some people want that old fashion style now a days whilst others opt for the modern styles flooding the market today. As mentioned above they are there to protect our walls, first and act as a room accent, second. It’s all in what size, style and material you choose for your home.

Now that you have a general understanding of what you will need to look for and your various options you can choose from, happy skirting board shopping.