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What is the difference between torus and ogee skirting?
The most distinctive difference between both is the shape of the curves on their profiles. Where a Torus board features a semicircular convex curve, the ogee makes more of a ‘wave,’ which is not symmetrical. Design-wise, an Ogee skirting board looks more ornamented than a Torus one.
Is torus a skirting Victorian?
The Victorians generally used two types of design for their skirting, architraves, dado rails and picture rails – ogee and torus.
What does torus skirting look like?
What Do Torus Skirting Boards Look Like? Torus skirting boards feature a round semicircle (or curve) and not much else! The main differences seem to be the scoop or flat below the round. We’ve found that the majority of Torus designs on the market feature either a flat or very small scoop below the round.
How high should my skirting boards be?
What is this? 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.
Does skirting and architrave have to match?
For a simple answer, it’s true that architraves and skirtings ‘should’ match, but matching is more relevant to proportional sizes and not design. You can very easily have different profile styles that work well together, and features that complement each other, even if they don’t necessarily match.
What size is torus skirting?
Available Sizes Our skirting is available in 15mm, 18mm or 25mm thickness, lengths of either 3050mm or 4200mm (depending on chosen thickness) and heights of between 69mm or 296mm, depending on length.
What height is torus?
HEIGHT Torus Type 2 Skirting is available in 12 different standard heights ranging from 70mm – 400mm. DEPTH Available in 15mm, 18mm and 25mm depths. UNPRIMED Raw MDF board only. Please note you will need a primer coat before any chosen finish coat is applied.
Does carpet go under skirting?
Carpets need to be fitted against the skirting boards, not underneath them. When installing carpets, it is best to fit the skirting boards first. 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.
Should skirting sit on floor?
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.
Why were skirting boards so high?
Tall skirting boards are to be found in most Victorian houses because the ceilings tend to be high, and to balance these rooms and give them some proportion, decorative mouldings are used on the walls and ceilings.
What can I use instead of skirting?
3 Alternatives to skirting boards
- 1 – For a contemporary feel – Shadow line or shadow gap skirting. This trend has become quite popular in the past years.
- 2 – Wooden beading skirting – An alternative to skirting boards for small spaces and low ceilings.
- 3 – No skirting boards – Is it even an option?
Should skirting boards be lighter or darker?
As a general rule, your skirting boards should follow the same colour tone as your walls. Darker skirting boards will give your space a more modern, contemporary feel, while lighter colours will help make small rooms appear larger. If you’re still unsure, play it safe and choose a crisp, pure white.
Should there be a gap between skirting and floor?
Should you paint skirting boards before fitting?
Fit The Skirting Boards Before Painting The Walls Not only will this save you the hassle of having to touch up afterwards, it’ll save you time and effort in general. Skirting boards are finished with white caulk too which can lead to smudges on the walls.