What is the recommended skirting board?

Natural is always the best option, and if you are looking for REAL timber, FJ Pine is the most sustainable and economical option. If you're looking for a traditional feel with stained or raw timber skirting, then hardwood is the top choice.

What is the best thickness for skirting board?

If you're going for a modern look, the 15mm or 18mm thickness would be ideal. If you are looking for a more traditional look and feel, 25mm thickness is the way to go (a lot of old skirting boards and architraves are at least this thick!).

What is the best skirting material?

What is the most popular skirting height?

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.

What are normal skirting boards?

As per Mariterra, the most common sizes of skirting board sit between the range of 120mm and 230mm, with 145mm standing out as the standard solution. However, depending on the design and manufacturer, it is likely that you can choose anything from 70mm to 400mm.

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What type of skirting is modern?

Chamfer skirting board is very commonly used and for good reason- the way it tapers towards the top edge creates very clean lines, a feature of modern interiors. Edge skirting board is similar to a chamfer, and particularly suited to smaller heights.

What are modern skirting boards made of?

At Cutting Edge Skirting all of our modern skirting boards are manufactured from a high density, moisture resistant (MR) MDF. Unlike softwood our MDF Skirting Boards are free from natural defects.

Is a high or low skirting board better?

High Skirting Is Best Suited To Period Homes

Period (older) style homes tend to have much taller ceilings than modern homes. For this reason, a high skirting board will look much better in a Period house. Using a really tall skirting board in a modern home is much less common as it can make the rooms feel smaller.

What are common skirting sizes?

What size gap between skirting board and floor?

You can take the skirting to the floorboard,will more then likely make your life easier , although if the flooring you was to put down was laminate or wooden etc, I'd suggest doing the skirting afterwards as it's a much neater finish. If you are carpeting then yes, leave a 5mm gap.

Should skirting boards be gloss or matte?

Gloss finishes are harder wearing than other finishes, so are well suited to skirting boards. If you don't want the full gloss effect, satin finishes are subtler but can still cope with knocks and scratches.

What skirting boards are easiest to clean?

The easiest skirting boards for cleaning are the ones that with simple profiles, like round, square edge, edge 2, ogee, torus, chamfered etc, basically most of the profiles with less curves, cuts, and rebates.

Is MDF skirting board better than wood?

Less Likely to Warp or Crack

One of the best-known advantages of using MDF is that it's a man-made material, meaning that it won't be at risk of warping or cracking as the temperature and moisture in a room change, unlike real woods.

Do you need a gap under skirting board?

With carpet, skirting boards can be fitted to the floor. With laminate or tiles, there is the requirement of a small gap between the flooring and the skirting board. Therefore, skirting boards shouldn't have any contact with the floor and should be fitted after the flooring has been installed.

Should there be a gap under skirting board?

You don't need to leave a gap underneath the skirting boards. If you're having a carpeted floor then fit the skirting boards first. If you're laying down a wooden floor then fit the skirting boards afterwards.

What is the minimum skirting height in inches?

Till date, the most common method of installing the floor skirting is by cutting the flooring material to a size ranging from 3 to 5 inches in height and fixing it onto the wall surface along the periphery of the room's floor.

What is the difference between baseboard and skirting board?

In architecture, a baseboard (also called skirting board, skirting, wainscoting, mopboard, trim, floor molding, or base molding) is usually wooden or vinyl board covering the lowest part of an interior wall. Its purpose is to cover the joint between the wall surface and the floor.

What are the types of skirting?

How long is a piece of skirting board?

For skirting boards, we have 3050mm lengths and 4200mm lengths as standard. If you require shorter pieces, we are able to run skirting on 2440mm lengths to but you will need to call us or drop us an email and we'll quote you for these lengths.

Should skirting boards be nailed or screwed?

The most secure method for fixing the skirting to the wall is using screws. However, you'll need a few more tools if you plan on fixing them this way.

Should skirting boards be lighter or darker?

As a general rule, your skirting boards should follow the same colour tone as your walls.

What can you have instead of skirting boards?

Using beading as a skirting board alternative is an option if you really can't stand the thought of having skirting boards around your home. They will bridge the gap between the floor and the wall just like skirting does but in a much smaller form.

Is plastic skirting board better than wood?

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.

Do modern homes have skirting boards?

Right now, grooved profiles are particularly on trend for modern homes. Skirting board designs that feature more squared grooves are the ones to watch. Ogee skirting profiles are the most commonly used in UK homes, but other modern options include: Pencil round (or bullnose)

Is skirting old fashioned?

Although its main use is still relevant, it's now seen as fashionable to have nice looking skirting boards. In the UK, there are so many new profile designs - anyone can now make their homes really stand out.