Skirting Boards
Skirting boards create a clean transition between floor and wall. In period interiors they are more than protective strips: height, profile and junctions define the room’s proportions.\n\nTypical topics:\n- choosing a suitable height relative to ceiling height and any panelling\n- profile shapes (round, cove, hollow, ogee)\n- junctions with door surrounds and wall fields\n\nSelect a skirting profile to see dimensions, variants and images.
Quick answer
- Skirting boards create a clean transition between wall and floor.
- They protect wall surfaces from impact and cleaning stress.
- Profile height should be coordinated with architraves and wall mouldings.
- In period properties, uneven substrates must be considered early.
Practical context
Skirting is typically defined after wall and floor decisions, allowing coherent alignment of heights, joints, and transitions even in non-orthogonal existing rooms.
Decisions & variants
Common options range from restrained low profiles to taller historic skirting with stronger articulation. Depending on design intent, skirting can stay subtle or become a visible framing element.
Process & planning
Typical process: set reference height, choose profile, plan miters/corners, verify substrate, install, and align finish layers. Transitions to door architraves are resolved in detail beforehand.
Cost logic
Main cost drivers are linear meters, profile complexity, number of corners, substrate condition, and finishing adjustments. Many small transitions increase labor effort.
Common mistakes & how to avoid them
Frequent errors include inconsistent height lines, poor miter quality, and missing coordination with architraves. Precise layout lines and sample sections prevent rework.
References
- /en/products/mouldings/skirting-boards/
- /en/products/mouldings/door-architraves/
- /en/products/mouldings/wall-mouldings/
- /en/info/consulting/