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the Your home’s skirting board selection affects every room differently, so taking the time to consider various forms, widths, and styles is worthwhile.
Fortunately, you can DIY or hire a joiner to install and paint skirting boards, and you may change the styles in each room if you like. It is a design factor that might be neglected until the last stages of a renovation, addition, or self-build project, before the second repair work starts.
However, picking a style up front will guarantee that the skirting you select blends in with the rest of your interior design plan.
Here, we examine the several varieties of skirting boards you can choose from and consider which would work best for your project.
Chamfer: A simple design known as a chamfer features a single angled edge that descends to a flat, straight face at the board’s bottom.
Bullnose/Pencil-round: The upper front of the board has a flat face and a straightforward rounded edge known as a bullnose or pencil-round.
Ogee: A decorative profile that normally has a flat face at the bottom of the board and an angled edge that slopes into a more sweeping curve.
Torus: The upper front of the board of this profile has a semi-circular spherical shape. Below the curve, some designs will have an indent, while others will flatten out completely.
Ovolo: A gracefully curving arc that tapers back toward the wall is present on the top front of the face.
Type of Skirting Board
Skirting made of MDF
This manufactured product provides a reliable, cost-effective solution resistant to swelling and warping. MDF is frequently found at DIY stores, either primed or finished. However, the only finish available is a painted one. So, soft or hardwood skirting could be a better choice if you prefer to view the natural grain.
Skirting Boards made of Softwood
Softwood boards, made from coniferous trees like fir, cedar, and pine, offer a distinctive option. They can be painted, stained, oiled, or varnished to match your decorating style.
Skirting Boards made of Hardwood
Oak, ash, and beech are dense, slow-growing woods that offer a luxurious option. While hardwood is stronger and more scratch- and knock-resistant than MDF or softwood. Hardwoord is more difficult to cut skirting boards like these and install them on a DIY basis.
Ceramic Skirting
Finishing a home with tiled skirting rather than conventional timber boards is a hardy and fashionable choice. This skirting is useful for homes with uneven walls if you intend to install it yourself.