Why Choose Premium Skirting?
Skirting boards, also known as baseboards, are the hardest-working architectural detail in your home. They not only provide a visually grounding border that frames your flooring, but they also serve the critical function of hiding expansion gaps around hard floors and protecting the base of your walls from daily foot traffic and cleaning tools.
Key Features & Benefits
- Wall Protection: Acts as a robust barrier against kicks, vacuum cleaners, and mop water, preventing damage to your drywall and wallpaper.
- Hides Imperfections: Neatly covers the necessary expansion gaps left during the installation of wood, laminate, and SPC flooring.
- Architectural Grounding: Tall, elegant skirting immediately gives a room a more expensive, fully-finished appearance compared to builder-basic trim.
Design Styles Available
Choose from tall, sweeping Ogee and Torus profiles for traditional elegance, or select sharp, square-edged and chamfered profiles for a clean, contemporary look. We offer moisture-resistant MDF, solid wood, and waterproof polymer options.
Skirting Board add architectural detail, visual refinement, and a polished finishing touch to interior spaces. Made from PU (Polyurethane), PS (Polystyrene), or MDF, our skirting board collection transforms plain walls and ceilings into elegantly framed surfaces that evoke classical European grandeur or sleek contemporary sophistication — depending on the profile chosen.
PU (polyurethane) skirting board offers the highest level of detail reproduction and flexibility. It can be bent around curved surfaces, accepts paint beautifully, and is lightweight enough for ceiling installation without heavy structural support. PS (polystyrene) options provide similar aesthetics at a more budget-friendly price point.
Wall & Floor Home Interior carries hundreds of skirting board profiles in various sizes, from delicate 3 cm trims to grand 20 cm crown mouldings. Our team provides design guidance on combining profiles to create layered, architectural wall and ceiling compositions.
Technical Specifications
| Material |
PU (Polyurethane), PS (Polystyrene), or MDF |
| Finish |
Pre-primed white (paintable) |
| Length |
2.0 m – 2.4 m per piece |
| Profile Width |
3 cm – 20 cm (varies by design) |
| Weight |
Lightweight (PU/PS) |
| Flexibility |
PU: Flexible for curved surfaces |
| Installation |
Construction adhesive + pin nails |
| Paintability |
Fully paintable with any interior paint |
Ideal Applications
✓Classical and neoclassical interiors
✓Wainscoting and dado rail designs
✓Crown moulding and cornice work
✓Picture frame wall paneling
✓TV wall frame features
✓Ceiling border and accent detailing
Installation Process
- Layout Planning — Mark the moulding positions on walls/ceilings using a laser level and pencil lines.
- Cutting — Use a mitre saw for precise 45° angle cuts at corners and joints.
- Adhesive Application — Apply PU construction adhesive to the back of each moulding piece.
- Positioning — Press the moulding firmly into position along the marked line. Use pin nails for temporary support while adhesive cures.
- Finishing — Fill nail holes and joints with acrylic caulk, sand smooth, and paint to match your wall color scheme.
Care & Maintenance
- Dust moulding profiles regularly with a soft brush or microfiber cloth.
- Touch up paint as needed to cover scuffs or marks.
- Re-caulk joints if any cracks appear due to building settlement.
- Inspect adhesion points annually, especially on ceiling-mounted profiles.
Price Range:
Budget-Friendly to Mid-Range
Frequently Asked Questions
What material is best for skirting board?+
PU (polyurethane) offers the best detail and flexibility for premium installations. PS (polystyrene) is more affordable and suitable for simpler profiles. Both accept paint equally well.
Can skirting board be painted?+
Yes, all our skirting board come pre-primed in white and can be painted with any standard interior wall or trim paint to match your color scheme.
How is skirting board installed?+
Skirting Board is installed using construction adhesive and small pin nails. Joints are filled with caulk and sanded smooth before painting.
What is the cost of skirting board installation?+
Contact Wall & Floor at 0300-2444460 for current skirting board pricing including material and professional installation.
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