Grand Victorian properties benefit from skirting boards through their ability to create smooth transitions from high ceilings to the floor. Within our collection, we’d recommend that Victorian homeowners opt for our SX118 Skirting Board which complements traditional architectural structures. Alternatively, we would suggest our SX104 Lambs Tongue Skirting Board which can bend round curved walls and large bay windows. This design profile comes in both Lightweight Duropolymer and Flexible Purotouch. Our range of flexible skirting profiles are the perfect solution to finishing curved walls or bay windows. Slim Skirting Board for Contemporary Builds If our floor is waterproof, i.e. it is made of vinyl or laminated panels with increased resistance to moisture – the skirting boards should also be waterproof. This is an important principle worth following. Manufacturers offer a lot of waterproof skirting boards. Finding the perfect skirting board to complete your dream home can be overwhelming but here at Wm Boyle our range of standard and flexible skirting board profiles will help you add that extra touch of luxury to your home. We have a selection of period skirting boards and architraves styles including Victorian skirting boards as well as thin, white modern skirting boards. Flexible Skirting Boards for Victorian Properties The rule that is safe to follow stands that skirting boards should be matched with the floor. Especially when it comes to performance features and usability factors. When you decide to use the skirting from the offer of the floor producer, you gain certainty that skirting will match floor in terms of a colour. Deciding on the company with great experience in skirting production, usually there is more colours to choose from and product has better technical parameters.

Simple slot together system - Simply glue the external and internal corner pieces into place for an easy, no hassle installation. One less DIY chore to worry about They're not waterproof. Prolonged exposure to water will cause the MDF to swell. For this reason, we wouldn't recommend using MDF skirting boards in a wet room. You can buy skirtings and architraves in 15mm, 18mm or 25mm in and of our advertised lengths and you will receive moisture resistant HDF boards - you won't get these anywhere else! The floor is the largest when it comes to covered area element of a home. It is not only up to floor planks itself to create the beautiful environment but well matched accessories can make a difference. Choice of the skirting boards in many cases can be done at the final stage of renovation or finishing apartment and hence can be overlooked. In the meantime, skirting boards has not only aesthetical purpose, but also important functional meaning. Its quality, durability and appearance can make or break to final outcome of interior. Well suited skirting will allow to emphasize the qualities of even the most beautiful floor. On the other hand, wrong skirting can optically reduce the size of the room or disturb its proportions. So what you should take into account while choosing skirting boards? Are skirting boards a must? Skirting boards are meant to cover dilatation gap by the wall. Skirting boards above 10 cm – it is suited for the rooms above 280 cm. A bit extravagant and flashy. In traditional interiors can disturb natural proportions and make a room seems smaller. But when consciously used they might be an additional asset to holistic interior design.To give your room a neat look, you need a laminate skirting board that matches your floor. You can choose from many beautiful skirtings, for example, the paintable Ogee skirting. A subtle decorative edge was added to this laminate skirting, giving it a twist that distinguishes the high-quality laminate skirtings from the average options. These skirtings can be cut in the height you prefer. A wide variety of laminate skirtings If you need any more information about using our skirting boards or architrave in a bathroom or need any bathroom skirting ideas, please get in touch and we will be happy to answer your questions in relation to this matter.

PVC skirting boards are a great alternative to wooden skirting board, such as oak. PVC is much more durable and resistant to moisture, making it ideal for use in areas where there is a lot of moisture or humidity and high traffic areas. PVC is also much easier to clean and maintain than timber, making it a low-maintenance option. The bottom line is that our MDF skirting boards are perfect for use in bathrooms. If you're going to use them in a bathroom, make sure you make use of our priming/undercoating service to further protect the boards. That's right - every single MDF product we sell is now made from High Density MDF! We have sourced the highest density MDF on the market. Why is density so important? Skirting boards 6-8 cm in height are the most popular and typical solution. They can be used in almost every room. This height will keep natural proportions of the room.If you’re a homeowner, we don’t need to tell you how time-consuming and awkward it is to have to sand and paint skirting boards and architraves. With the PVC-U Roomline range, it’s a job you’ll never have to do again. What’s more, your skirting boards and architraves will stay looking clean and fresh for life. Simply wipe away any marks or stains in seconds, leaving your room trims looking as good as the day you fitted them. Never sand, paint or treat again Beside obvious purposes that we have covered above, skirting boards have important functional goal. They protect the wall from accidental damages that can occur while vacuuming or from soiling with the shoes or a mop. Skirting boards can absorb hits and protect the wall in the places most exposed to damages – close to the floor. How to choose a skirting board to make it look beautiful? The material we now use in place of our MDF is officially known as High Density MDF - hence the reason we refer to it as HDF. All of our MDF is now High Density MDF! Moisture Resistant (MR) MDF is the perfect material for skirting boards for bathrooms, aside from tiles or stone products. The MDF itself has been manufactured with specific properties that allow it to function properly in areas where the moisture content in the air is high, such as bathrooms and some kitchens. You can find out more about the specification and the properties of the MDF we use by following the link to https://www.skirting4u.co.uk/blog/post/what-mdf-do-we-use.

In a normal everyday bathroom, there will be moisture in the air. Our MDF skirting boards can easily cope with this due to their moisture resistant properties. Moisture Resistant Doesn't Mean WaterproofThe term “Moisture Resistant” really means that this specification of MDF has a very dense core that will not absorb moisture from the air. This in turn stops it from swelling and distorting, or decaying over time as a result of exposure to moisture. With that being said, we know our MDF skirting boards are fine for use in an average bathroom. However, we need to point out that our moisture resistant skirting is not waterproof. Regardless if it is for a commercial office or home, you need an attractive and functional solution for where the wall meets the floor with your new floor project, and additionally, it needs to have an attractive finish. Without skirting, that transition from the wall to the floor just doesn’t look quite as polished and finished. Plastic (PVC) skirting boards are one of those building products that are becoming a popular choice for homeowners wanting a waterproof option for a kitchen or bathroom or businesses like a gym where skirting board covers need to stand up to much wear and tear over a long period of time.

It’s also good for those who are concerned about chemicals in the environment because PVC is non-toxic. When considering the installation of skirting boards, we must also remember about the corners. Depending on the material, we can use ready-made elements (plastic or hybrid skirtings) or cut the skirtings at an angle of 45 degrees. Trimming requires time and a lot of experience. Ready elements, on the other hand, are often visually uninteresting. However, there is also a new option here: for hybrid skirting boards there are mini-corners that are easy to install and simply pretty (e.g. VIGO 80 skirting boards). What to ultimately consider when choosing a skirting board?

Moisture resistant MDF is made for use in areas where the moisture content in the air is higher than normal - for instance, an average bathroom. For contemporary new builds, we would advise the installation of flexible or small skirting profiles to complement the ceiling height. One of our most popular skirting profiles for new builds is our SX163 Contemporary Skirting Board . A simplistic yet plush design, it complements minimalistic decor choices. Alternatively, we would suggest our SX125 Small Skirting Board which affords a curved style which is perfect for modern properties.