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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 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.
  • Ogee Primed MDF Skirting Boards 14.5mm Ogee Primed MDF Skirting Boards 14.5mm

    Ogee Primed MDF Skirting Boards 14.5mm

    £17.58 - £28.70 per piece (Ex VAT)
    £21.10 - £34.44 per piece (Inc VAT)
    Ogee primed skirting is a pre-primed white skirting board that is perfect for achieving a sleek, clean aesthetic. Pre-primed white MDF (Medium-density fibreboard) skirting boards are resistant to splitting, warping, and twisting. Installing skirting...
  • Torus Primed MDF Skirting Boards 14.5mm Torus Primed MDF Skirting Boards 14.5mm

    Torus Primed MDF Skirting Boards 14.5mm

    £17.58 - £29.51 per piece (Ex VAT)
    £21.10 - £35.41 per piece (Inc VAT)
    Torus primed skirting is a pre-primed white skirting board that is perfect for achieving a smooth, clean finish in your home. Pre-primed white MDF (Medium-density fibreboard) skirting boards are resistant to splitting, warping, and twisting. MDF skirting...
  • Chamfered & Round Primed MDF Skirting Boards 15mm Chamfered & Round Primed MDF Skirting Boards 15mm

    Chamfered & Round Primed MDF Skirting Boards 15mm

    £14.32 - £30.72 per piece (Ex VAT)
    £17.18 - £36.86 per piece (Inc VAT)
    This board will allow you to choose which side best suits your home which can be painted or varnished to match your style. Installing skirting boards in your home can help hide the untidy joint where the wall meets the floor as well as any cabling. They...
  • 9mm Round One Edge Primed MDF Skirting Boards 18mm 9mm Round One Edge Primed MDF Skirting Boards 18mm

    9mm Round One Edge Primed MDF Skirting Boards 18mm

    £16.79 - £28.94 per piece (Ex VAT)
    £20.15 - £34.73 per piece (Inc VAT)
    Round skirting boards are very simple but efficient due to their soft sloping round-edged profile. The white skirting boards are perfect for achieving a clean visual in your home. Pre-primed white MDF (Medium-density fibreboard) skirting boards are...

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