Whether you need to replace old skirting boards, or are simply looking for a change, finding the right type of skirting boards for a space can be hard. The size, the style, the colour, shape and even the material - where do you even start?
The type of skirting board you choose for your home can make such a difference. Yes, it might only be a tiny element of the room, but if you get it wrong, it will get noticed!
Before you start your project, think about the style of skirting board you might like to have . You could even do a Pinterest board of your ideas to ensure the skirting you choose sits perfectly with the rest of your chosen items.
In this article we look at the different types of skirting boards available here in the UK, where you can get them from, and installing your new skirting boards.
Types Of Skirting
These days, there are many different types of skirting boards available to you. The type you go for will depend on your budget, the room they’ll be going in and how you want the end product to look.
Burford Skirting Boards
Chamfered Skirting Boards
Double Groove Skirting Boards
Lambs Tongue Skirting Boards
Ogee Skirting Boards
Ovolo Skirting Boards
Pencil Round Skirting Boards
Square Skirting Boards
The Best Type Of Skirting Board
This really comes down to personal preference, as what we might think is great, you hate! Before you buy all of your new skirting, make sure you go and see it in person, or get some samples sent to you first.
Your budget will also determine the style of skirting board you go for as they vary in price quite a lot. The basic boards will be cheaper, whereas the more intricate detailed boards will be more expensive.
Why Choose MDF Skirting Boards
MDF skirting boards are an engineered product made to last, this also makes them the most popular style of skirting board.
Widely available
Easier to look after
Resistant to warping
Have to be painted
Why Choose Pine Skirting Boards
Softwood skirting boards are generally made from pine trees. This style of skirting board can be either painted or varnished and are ideal if you want to see the grain in the wood. Softwood is generally not as expensive as hardwood so it’s a good middle ground option.
Why Choose Hardwood Skirting Boards
Hardwood skirting boards are made from trees such as - oak, ash and beech. This style provides a luxury option in both look, price and finish.
Hardwood is generally more resistant when it comes to knocks and scrapes, however, they are renowned for warping due to temperature changes and if they get wet. Also, cutting hardwood skirting boards is much harder to do so it’s likely you will need a profession to come in and do this for you.
How Do Skirting Board Sizes Impact A Space?
Generally, the larger skirting board sizes are used in big homes, mansions, or even stately homes. They are more of a statement piece than simply to cover where dirt might get stuck. Also, in such a large home, or room, a tiny skirting board could look very out of place and almost a bit silly. Being dwarfed by everything around it would make it more noticeable. Next time you visit a stately home, take a look at the size of their skirting boards.
Whereas, in a normal size home, huge skirting boards would look silly for being so big. In small rooms or spaces, large skirting boards could even make the space feel smaller still.
Take into consideration the size of the space you plan to put your skirting boards and make sure they won’t be too overbearing, or too small and out of place.