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Skirting Board

Skirting boards are strips of timber that cover the bottom of the wall and covers the joint between the wall and floor. There is a wide range of skirting profiles from square edge, bullnose, chamfered, ogee and torus skirting.

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  • White Oak Veneer Pencil Unfinished MDF Skirting Board 120 x 19 x 3600mm White Oak Veneer Pencil Unfinished MDF Skirting Board 120 x 19 x 3600mm

    White Oak Veneer Pencil Unfinished MDF Skirting Board 120 x 19 x 3600mm

    Pencil profile design in a Real Wood Veneer finish, which does not warp/twist and is environmentally friendly. It is incredibly durable and has a range of modular lengths and contains no knots or splits. Fixings can also be hidden.
  • Karndean White PVC with a PP-film Paintable Skirting 2400 x 100 x 18mm

    Karndean White PVC with a PP-film Paintable Skirting 2400 x 100 x 18mm

    White skirting from Karndean is the ideal complement to go with your door and produce a finish to go with your flooring as a finishing touch to go with the inside of your home. Every home should have skirting since it blends in beautifully with any...
  • LPD Chamfered Skirting Fully Finished Light Grey 3000 x 146 x 18mm LPD Chamfered Skirting Fully Finished Light Grey 3000 x 146 x 18mm

    LPD Chamfered Skirting Fully Finished Light Grey 3000 x 146 x 18mm

    A stylish trim to finish a door, this pre-finished light grey skirting features a classic chamfered edge. The on-trend finish will look great with one of our modern door designs. Pre-finished, it is ready to install straight away.
  • Ovolo Primed MDF Skirting Boards FSC 14.5 x 94 x 5400mm

    Ovolo Primed MDF Skirting Boards FSC 14.5 x 94 x 5400mm

    14.5mm x 94mm Ovolo skirting is available in 5.4m lengths and creates a beautiful design, due to its regularity and inclination to remain straight. These boards feature a straight edge which creates a clean minimalistic look. This skirting board comes...
  • Timber Dual Chamfered & Round Architrave FSC 19mm

    Timber Dual Chamfered & Round Architrave FSC 19mm

    £1.29 - £1.62 per metre (Ex VAT)
    £1.55 - £1.94 per metre (Inc VAT)
    A Chamfered & Round Architrave is the moulded frame that goes around your window or door, and is typically used to give the area of finished look that is attractive. As the Architrave is chamfered, the corners are not sharp. All sizes are nominal. Take...
    £1.29 - £1.62 per metre (Ex VAT)
    £1.55 - £1.94 per metre (Inc VAT)
  • White Oak Veneer Pencil Unfinished MDF Skirting Board 150 x 19mm White Oak Veneer Pencil Unfinished MDF Skirting Board 150 x 19mm

    White Oak Veneer Pencil Unfinished MDF Skirting Board 150 x 19mm

    Pencil profile design in a Real Wood Veneer finish, which does not warp/twist and is environmentally friendly. It is incredibly durable and has a range of modular lengths and contains no knots or splits. Fixings can also be hidden.

Skirting Board

What is skirting board?

Skirting board is a strip that is placed at the bottom of a wall. Standing at ankle height, it hides the gap that exists where the wall meets the floor, whilst protecting the wall from knocks by feet and furniture. Available in a variety of finishes including redwood, oak and primed MDF skirting board, many of which are unfinished allowing you to add the best gloss to achieve the look you want.

Types of skirting

Wooden skirting board is available in a wide range of profiles giving you the freedom to choose the right one to suit your home whether it has a modern or classic style and/or you are looking for something simple or decorative, including:

  • Square Edge. This classic style is perfect if you are looking for something simple
  • Bullnose. The top edge is rounded
  • Chamfered. A slight angle has been cut off the top
  • Ogee. With nice curves, the Ogee is great if you want something decorative as well as practical
  • Torus. Like the Ogee, the Torus has decorative curves for an attractive finish
  • Ovolo. The subtle curve to the Ovolo adds a nice finishing touch that is discreet
  • Pencil. A slightly rounded top edge
  • Lambs Tongue. Features a subtle decorative wave
  • Reversible or dual skirting boards feature two profiles; one on each side. Choosing a dual board boosts your options to use either style for your project.

If a profile with a gap is placed against the wall, the gap can be used to run wiring along. This is ideal for installing phone cables or extensions for electrical devices that you wish to place somewhere that is not near a plug socket. Using skirting like this removes the need for expensive installation work.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are skirting boards used for?
Skirting boards are boards that run around the lowest part of an interior wall. They can be used for purely decorative purposes and can feature mouldings and intricate chip carpentry.
Do you need skirting boards?
Skirting boards are necessary to form the junctions between the construction materials and hide untidy joins. They also protect the bottom of the wall from the general wear and tear from the foot traffic expected in a normal home.
Do you put skirting boards before tiling?
Tiling before skirts is always the best way to achieve the best finish.

How to guides

How to paint skirting board

Where do you start when it comes to painting your skirting boards? Click on this article to find out more

How to fit skirting board

An article outlining helpful tips and advice on how to fit your skirting boards - read more to find out

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