When you buy undercoated skirting from us, you'll see that we don't apply the finish to the reverse side of the board (the surface that sits against the wall). There are a few reasons for this: Keeping Cost Down The same can also be said for areas that are prone to flooding. You would see the boards swell and distort under these conditions. 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. The boards are easy-to-maintain because they don’t need any polishing or sealing of wood surfaces from spills that occur during food preparation etc., so it’s a good option for those who don’t have the time or inclination to be faffed with wood It is more and more popular solution to achieve unified vertical surfaces of interior. This creates harmonized structure of walls. But it is crucial to pay attention to colours as each producer may have slightly different shade so even something as simple as white skirting can vary from one to another. Currently the most popular solution is to determine colours by the RAL palette. So a white skirtings in this system would be depicted by code RAL 9003. So when comparing shapes, width, length between different producers there is greater chance of choosing the same colour when RAL code is given. Since last year there are more designs of interiors using different shades of grey for doors and matching them with skirtings – the two most popular are RAL 7035 and RAL 7042. Secondly, hight and material of skirting board

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 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. 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 Waterproof

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Traditional plastic skirting boards are cheap, waterproof, but often the visible mounting channel or protruding corners are visually disturbing. For vinyl panels, we can choose a skirting boards made of non-PVC material, eg VIDELIT. Videlit is an ecological material with special functional properties like water resistance and resistance to mechanical damage. Hybrid technology skirting boards are also a good solution, as they look beautiful and are completely waterproof at the same time. These skirtings are also highly resistant to mechanical damage. Third, bet on waterproof 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.

HDF is stronger and harder than MDF. Compared to natural wood, High Density MDF doesn't swell at all making surface decoration much easier. HDF skirting boards are perfect in areas where moisture is present (bathrooms etc.) and where flooring that requires frequent mopping is installed.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. Our MDF is already moisture resistant, but a coat of primer and undercoat will improve this. It helps to create a seal against the moisture present in the air. 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. Before 2018, only our 4200mm lengths were made using HDF. However, due to the superior finish achieved using HDF we have sourced the material for all of our current sizes! 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

An interesting solution is the STIQ skirting board dedicated to vinyl floors. Due to its shape, colours, durability and water resistance, this skirting board is perfect for rooms with vinyl planks on a floor. Thanks to its narrow profile and modern shape, it fits perfectly in any room, underlining and enhancing the qualities of the floor. It is a perfect substitute for commonly used plinth. The STIQ skirting board is also distinguished by its colours. It is available in two very fashionable shades of grey – RAL 7035 and RAL 7045. 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?Whether you’re looking for small plain flexible skirting, skirting moulds, modern white skirting boards, ultra slim skirting boards or skirting covers, Wm Boyle in Glasgow, Scotland has it all. Skirting Boards add an extra aesthetic to your room décor by covering gaps and breaking up the lines between the walls and the floor. Adding finishing touches to the bottom of your walls also protects them from scuffs and scrapes, thus preserving the interior quality of your home. 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 With the easy-fit Roomline system, lengths of skirting board are simply slotted together – and pre-moulded corner pieces mean there’s no need for mitring. Architraves are supplied in single door kits, with pre-moulded corner pieces to neaten up any joints. Both architraves and skirting boards are glued in place using readily available adhesives, with no need for nails or screws. By saving all the time you’d spend installing and painting traditional timber, you’ll get the job done up to 50% faster. The biggest downside to using plastic skirting boards, and this applies across any type of material really – it looks cheap compared with wood which has a natural appearance that improves over time when oiled or varnished

An important point is that they are not as strong or durable as compared timber, so if you’re looking for something which will withstand heavy wear-and wood that typically holds up well over time – PVC may be worth considering but not as the first choice. Pros And Cons Of PVC Plastic Skirting Pros: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 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. How easy to install? As long as you follow the manufacturer’s instructions and have a basic understanding of DIY mechanics, PVC skirting board can be installed relatively easily. It will require some time compared with timber or other materials but this should not present too much difficulty even for inexperienced householders who may only undertake occasional home improvements themselves. There are not too many tools required, All you need to do is know how to apply adhesive as per the detail in the instructions and you should be good to go. As a rule stand, high skirting boards (8 cm and higher) are used for interiors above 260 cm. When looking for a skirting boards for typical family home or attic it worth considering 6-8 cm skirtings.