Skirting boards
Skirting boards give a room a finished look and join floor and wall into a whole. They cover the expansion gap left between the edge of the floor covering and the wall, and help protect the lower part of the wall from marks caused by cleaning and everyday use.
When choosing a skirting board, consider the floor covering, the walls, the doors and the overall style of the room. A board in a shade similar to the floor gives a calm, unified result; a board matched to the wall blends into the...Loe rohkem
Skirting boards give a room a finished look and join floor and wall into a whole. They cover the expansion gap left between the edge of the floor covering and the wall, and help protect the lower part of the wall from marks caused by cleaning and everyday use.
When choosing a skirting board, consider the floor covering, the walls, the doors and the overall style of the room. A board in a shade similar to the floor gives a calm, unified result; a board matched to the wall blends into the background; a contrasting board emphasises the edges of the room. A low, straight profile suits a discreet finish, while a taller or more decorative board can be a striking interior detail.
Skirting boards are made of, for example, solid wood, veneered material, MDF and plastic. When choosing the material, the desired look, the care needed and the conditions at the place of use all matter. In damper rooms choose a board suited to them; with some models cables can also be hidden behind the board.
A beautiful result also depends on installation. Accurate corner cuts, neat joints and fixing suited to the substrate help the boards sit well. A correctly chosen and installed skirting board complements the floor covering and makes the whole room look cared for.
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