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What are the different types of skirting boards?
What is the Best Type of Skirting Board?
- MDF skirting boards. This engineered product offers and robust and affordable solution which is resistant to warping and swelling.
- Softwood skirting boards.
- Hardwood skirting boards.
- Tiled skirting.
Can you have different skirting boards?
Once you’ve chosen your skirting boards, you have the decision to make for your architraves. Most people choose the same profile, in a smaller height, however you can also mix and match profiles to create a stunning and intricate final look.
How do I choose a skirting profile?
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.
How many types of skirting are there?
There are different types of skirting used such as Metal Skirting, Wooden Skirting, Continued Skirting, Colored Skirting, Contrasting color skirting, Pencil Skirting, Plastered skirting, etc.
What is a skirting board profile?
The shape, or ‘profile’ of your skirting board or architrave can really enhance the finished look of any interior, and our range of stock profiles is unrivalled. You may be looking to match the profile of your existing skirting for an…
Can you have different colour skirting boards?
Use Different Shades Of The Same Colour Painting skirting boards and architrave a slightly darker shade of the wall colour is a good way of achieving a balance between the harmonious look of painting everything the same colour, and the contrast of using a white or highly contrasting colour.
Should skirting match the floor?
A perfect match between the two elements will help avoid a contrast and result in the effect of a uniform whole. The skirting of the same wood thus becomes a natural continuation of the floor, enlarging its surface and visually expanding the space.
Is ogee a skirting Victorian?
The Victorians generally used two types of design for their skirting, architraves, dado rails and picture rails – ogee and torus.
What colour should a skirting board be?
White
A secondary colour acts as a balance, and stop the primary, bold colour being too overbearing. White is a good primary or secondary colour to employ this technique with, and for this reason is why skirting boards are usually painted white. White will complement almost any other colour in your room.
Should skirting match floor or walls?
For small spaces, instead of going for contrasting colours, just match the colour of the skirting with the wall. This detail will give a seamless look and an enhanced sense of space. A contrasting-colour skirting in stone or tile helps to visually differentiate between the floor and the wall.
Should Scotia match floor or skirting?
The Scotia depends on stable skirting as its base. Some homeowners install skirting with Scotia moulding (coving) between the skirting and flooring Since skirting typically comes in white, the Scotia is often white as well and so will look like part of the skirting.
What is torus skirting?
Torus skirting board comes with a semicircle along the the top of the moulding. Torus is a contemporary style which is perfect for adding a finishing touch to your area.
What is the best profile for a skirting board?
Profiles such as Bullnose, WA Single Bullnose, WA Double Bullnose Square Dressed, Pencil Round and Double Pencil Round are good choices for a minimalistic interior or low-impact skirting board design. Profiles such as Lambs Tongue, Half Splayed, Replica, Nosing, and Federation are all great fits for a modern interior and design.
Should skirting boards match the floors or color match?
While the colors of your skirting boards should either match or distinctly contrast your floors, the entire pattern should express and emphasize the interior structure and design of your home. The ideal choice of skirting board will reflect furniture, decoration, and architecture.
What is the most popular skirting design?
The most popular design award goes to… Bullnose (also referred to as Pencil Round skirting )! You might look at this and wonder why. It’s definitely not the most decorative. Some might even say it’s slightly dull or boring. It’s one and only feature is the 10mm radius that forms the round on the top front edge.
What is the skirting board fitting process?
The skirting board fitting process involves pre-drilling the timber. You also need to screw in the wall plugs and the screw head using the real-wood pellets. The process can vary from one house to the other, depending on the skirting board template. Every skirting board comes with its features and benefits.