Available Skirting Board Sizes
- 69mm = 3 inch skirting board
- 96mm = 4 inch skirting board
- 121mm = 5 inch skirting board
- 146mm = 6 inch skirting board
- 171mm = 7 inch skirting board
- 196mm = 8 inch skirting board
- 221mm = 9 inch skirting board
- 246mm = 10 inch skirting board
Full Answer
What is the length of the skirting?
- The length of the skirting is the how long the board is going to be going along your wall. We also provide the profile size of all of our designs just in case you are trying to match up existing skirting board or if you want to look into requesting a bespoke size (i.e. 44mm)
What is the standard height of a skirting board?
When it comes to determining the standard height of a skirting board, this is based off industry standards and what customers like yourself are opting for. Generally speaking, the standard skirting board height is around 145mm, which is about 6 inches. This size is a mid range height of the ones we offer, as we offer heights from 70mm to 350mm.
What is the longest length available in HDF and skirting boards?
Our longest length available in MDF (now all premium moisture resistant HDF) is 4200mm. Unfortunately, we cannot get anything longer in this material. However, we can get longer lengths in our Pine material but this is subject to stock at the time of ordering. For skirting boards, we have 3050mm lengths and 4200mm lengths as standard.
What is the difference between skirting boards and architraves?
What are architraves and skirtings? Skirting boards help protect your lower walls from scuffs and damages, on the other hand architraves have an effective purpose of hiding gaps between wall linings, door jambs as well as window frames. Should skirting boards and architraves match?
How do you join skirting board lengths?
2:323:55How To Join 2 Pieces Of Skirting On A Flat Wall | Skirting World TutorialsYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipThe spot and cut the skirting at a 45 degree angle. After that grab the other skirting board turn itMoreThe spot and cut the skirting at a 45 degree angle. After that grab the other skirting board turn it around mark. The spot. And cut the skirting at 45 degrees in the opposite. Direction.
What length does MDF skirting come in?
The most common requests for mdf skirting would be 4 inch (100mm) skirting, 5 inch (125mm) skirting, 6 inch (150mm) skirting and in some cases as high as 9 inch (225mm)skirting or even 12 inch (300mm) skirting.
What sizes do skirting boards come in?
Skirting Board Sizes - Inches or Millimetres?69mm = 3 inch skirting board.96mm = 4 inch skirting board.121mm = 5 inch skirting board.146mm = 6 inch skirting board.171mm = 7 inch skirting board.196mm = 8 inch skirting board.221mm = 9 inch skirting board.246mm = 10 inch skirting board.More items...
What is the longest length of MDF?
Our longest length available in MDF (now all premium moisture resistant HDF) is 4200mm.
What is the longest length of skirting board?
4200mm Length (4.2 metres) These are the longest lengths we manufacture. They're ideal if you have long walls as you won't need to have as many joins (if any).
Should skirting board touch the floor?
With carpet, skirting boards can be fitted to the floor. With laminate or tiles, there is the requirement of a small gap between the flooring and the skirting board. Therefore, skirting boards shouldn't have any contact with the floor and should be fitted after the flooring has been installed.
What is the best skirting to use?
Top 10 Skirting Boards ProfilesLambs Tongue Profile. ... Square Edge Profile. ... Torus Skirting Profile. ... Ovolo Profile. ... Square And Grooved Skirting Boards Profiles. ... Art Deco Profiles. ... Victorian Skirting Boards. ... Chamfered And Rounded.More items...
How tall are Victorian skirtings?
HEIGHT Victorian Skirting Board is available in 12 different standard heights ranging from 70mm – 400mm.
How do you end skirting boards?
2:014:25How To End Skirting Boards | Finish A Run Neatly | Skirting World - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipCut however you will finish the angled cut where the design finishes. And then use a square to goMoreCut however you will finish the angled cut where the design finishes. And then use a square to go straight down to the floor to finish.
What lengths does MDF come in?
MDF sheets in a variety of thickness from 1/4 inch to 1 inch in standard 4 foot by 8 foot sheets and offer 1/4 inch in 5 foot by 8 foot along with 3/4 inch sheets in 4 foot by 10 foot.
What are the sizes of MDF?
MDF panels can also be cut to size. Standard panel sizes: 2400 x 1200 x 3mm, 4.75mm, 6mm, 9mm, 12mm, 16mm, 18mm, 25mm, 32mm.
What size is MDF sold in?
MDF Sheet Sizes These options are 2400 x 1200mm, 2700 x 1200mm, 3600 x 1200mm, 3600 x 1800mm, and 2400 x 900mm. Most sizes are available for purchase in every thickness, although some of the more unique offerings (like the 3600 x 1800mm, and 2400 x 900mm) are only available in specific sheets to purchase off the shelf.
How tall are Victorian skirtings?
HEIGHT Victorian Skirting Board is available in 12 different standard heights ranging from 70mm – 400mm.
What is cable rebate skirting?
Rebated is a section machined out from the back of the skirting board to accommodate for any existing wires, pipes, skirting or in some case all three. The size of the rebate will be dependent upon the size of the skirting board, the profile size and the size of the rebate you require.
How many skirting boards do I need?
Divide the number by the length of the skirting board that you would like to order, and you will have the number of skirting boards that you need to order. E.g. 2,200 cm (total length of the walls in the room) x 1.10 = 2,420 cm / 215 cm (standard length of a Parky skirting board) = 11.25 skirting boards.
What is the thickest skirting board?
25mm Thickness 25mm is the thickest we offer as standard, but you can go even thicker if you wish to. The thickest option is great if you want your profile designs to really stand out in the house.
What is skirting board used for?
Skirting board (or baseboard) covers the essential "expansion gap" that is needed between floors and walls. The reason for this is that floors (par...
What lengths do skirting board come in?
Most of our stock and MDF range are available in 5.4m lengths or 4.4m lengths. Veneered skirting / architrave are always in 4.4m lengths. Architrav...
What does "double sanded" mean?
When skirting is first primed, it may lift the surface of the wooden or MDF material somewhat, which must then be sanded off before a second coat i...
Isn't wood better than MDF?
Many people still prefer real wood to MDF, however, MDF is a much more stable material and less likely to bend/warp/crack or chip. It is also usual...
What is a rebated skirting?
A rebate is a groove that is machined into the back of a skirting board so that wires or pipes can fit behind it and hide them. This rebate can be...
How are corners cut with skirting boards?
The cuts are known as a "mitre" and done at a perfect 45 degrees to create a perfect corner join. It takes a great deal of practice or a good carpe...
Does the skirting board have to be fitted in one piece?
No — it is perfectly normal to have multiple pieces of skirting board joined together to form a run. However, longer lengths will result in less jo...
How tall should skirting board be?
This is very much down to personal preference and the overall aesthetics of the room. Rooms with taller ceilings are much better suited with taller...
How thick is standard skirting board?
Skirting Board is usually 18mm thick, but can also be 25mm or thicker when required. It is not usual for it to be thinner than 15mm as flooring req...
What lengths do skirting board come in?
Most of our stock and MDF range are available in 5.4m lengths or 4.4m lengths. Veneered skirting / architrave are always in 4.4m lengths. Architrave are usually supplied in either 5.4m lengths or 2.4m lengths to cover the sides and head. On occasion, we will do 2.4m or 3m lengths depending on the manufacture run and profile. Sofwood, however, are always mixed lengths and cannot usually be guaranteed due to protection and mixed supply rules.
How tall should skirting board be?
Rooms with taller ceilings are much better suited with taller skirting boards, such as 194mm and upwards. Standard height skirting is 94mm, 119mm, or 144mm.
What is a rebated skirting?
A rebate is a groove that is machined into the back of a skirting board so that wires or pipes can fit behind it and hide them. This rebate can be different depths and thicknesses, depending on the skirting board.
How are corners cut with skirting boards?
The cuts are known as a “mitre” and done at a perfect 45 degrees to create a perfect corner join. It takes a great deal of practice or a good carpenter to get this right.
How thick is standard skirting board?
Skirting Board is usually 18mm thick, but can also be 25mm or thicker when required. It is not usual for it to be thinner than 15mm as flooring requries at minimum 12mm for an expansion gap between flooring and the walls.
Can skirting board be joined together?
No — it is perfectly normal to have multiple pieces of skirting board joined together to form a run. However, longer lengths will result in less joins and look better. Either way, a good final coat of paint will hide most joints.
Is MDF a good material for a bathroom skirt?
Many people still prefer real wood to MDF, however, MDF is a much more stable material and less likely to bend/warp/crack or chip. It is also usually provided as moisture-resistant. If you want skirting for the bathroom, however, you are advised to seek out good quality MDF/softwood or even plastic, depending on your circumstances.
What size skirting board should I use for a period house?
For these reasons, taller skirting with a large moulding is undoubtedly the way to go if you own a period property. I would say the 8”/200mm mark and above is normally a large skirting board size. Installing a larger board will bring continuity to the building design, by maintaining proportions with room sizes, and make for an intriguing feature around the room perimeters. Look at how these principles get bought together with the interior above.
What is the difference between a taller skirting board and a smaller skirting board?
Simply put, taller boards create a bigger impact, while a smaller skirting can deliver a subtler effect.
Why are skirting boards taller?
More importantly, taller skirting boards serve to keep the scale of larger rooms proportionately balanced. As I'm sure you will agree, a huge room would look strange with comparatively smaller furniture filling it – the same goes for skirting boards.
How high can a moulding be?
Moulded shapes are usually 50mm high, but larger shapes can be up to 100mm high. The larger size moulding will be better proportioned for boards specified taller.
What is skirting used for?
In a minimalist scheme skirting can be used to add layers of detail to a room that may otherwise feel empty, without adding too great of a feature as a piece of furniture might. This presence can be increased by increasing their size (and complexity of shape although this is for a different post).
Why use a larger skirting board?
Using a larger skirting can help to deliver a bigger , more obvious contrasting impact, whereas using a smaller board can help restrict the effect. Therefore the balance that you are looking to strike will influence how tall you want your skirting board to be, and how prominently you want them to feature.
What is the most important factor in deciding skirting height?
The age and style of your property is probably the most influential factor in deciding skirting height. Period. The decision is easier if you are the owner of a period property.
How many height options are there for skirting boards?
It's also the option with the most choice. When selecting a height for your skirting boards on the product page, you'll see a maximum of 12 options. This can vary depending on the design.
How tall is a skirting?
Generally, new builds will have plain skirting that tends to be around 120mm in height. This helps the company building the houses keep costs down. It also helps with handling the boards and speeding up the installation process.
What is an unprimed skirting board?
Unprimed. If you select the unprimed finish, you'll be getting a skirting board that doesn't have any type of finish added to it. If you're ordering MDF, you'll get a board that is similar in colour to the image above (left side - sand colour).
What happens if you opt for undercoated finish?
If you opt for the undercoated finish, you'll receive a board that is practically ready to be installed!
How many coats of primer do you need for a board?
If you select the primed finish, you'll get a board that has a single layer of primer applied. We sand the board down and then apply 1 coat of water based primer.
How to add boards to a cart?
Simply type in the number of boards you need into the quantity box and hit the 'Add to Cart' button in red.
Can you have skirting boards on a radiator?
If you have radiator pipes running along your walls, you might be restricted as to how tall you can have the skirting boards . The same applies with plug sockets and other obstacles.
How tall is a skirting board?
Generally speaking, the standard skirting board height is around 145mm, which is about 6 inches. This size is a mid range height of the ones we offer, as we offer heights from 70mm to 350mm.
What is the height of a tall skirting board?
With our tall skirting you also get a larger profiled section than what you would get on a standard skirting board design. For example, the Large Victorian Skirting Board has a profile height of 96mm which is far greater than the standard Victorian style, which has a height of 51.5mm.
What is skirting 4 U?
Here at Skirting 4 U we want to ensure that all of our customers are free to have the skirting board design and style they want in their home without compromise. We therefore offer customisable options on our skirting board styles for you to choose your required height, depth, overall length and finish. If you are someone that is new to the world of skirting boards such a wide choice of options might be somewhat daunting!
How to contact a skirting4u?
If you do need any help or want to discuss any of what we have mentioned above in further detail please do not hesitate to contact one of our team on 01922 451 689 or drop us an email at [email protected].
How to decide what height to go for a house?
The age of the property you are renovating, or decorating can play a big part in helping you decide on what height to go for. This is all because of the size of the property and ceiling height. For example, in older more period style properties like Georgian, Edwardian or even Victorian homes you will find that the rooms are a lot grander with taller, hard to reach ceilings. This therefore means you have a lot more wall space to work with, so generally those with taller ceilings would opt for a larger skirting board style. It’s all about getting the proportions right!
What is the height of a tall skirting board?from skirting4u.co.uk
With our tall skirting you also get a larger profiled section than what you would get on a standard skirting board design. For example, the Large Victorian Skirting Board has a profile height of 96mm which is far greater than the standard Victorian style, which has a height of 51.5mm.
What size skirting board should I use for a period house?from skirtingsrus.co.uk
For these reasons, taller skirting with a large moulding is undoubtedly the way to go if you own a period property. I would say the 8”/200mm mark and above is normally a large skirting board size. Installing a larger board will bring continuity to the building design, by maintaining proportions with room sizes, and make for an intriguing feature around the room perimeters. Look at how these principles get bought together with the interior above.
How tall is a Chamfer skirting board?from skirting4u.co.uk
For example, the Chamfer Skirting Board Profile has a height of 37mm, meaning the detailed section will always be that size regardless of the overall height you choose as the profile size never changes. Therefore, if you were to opt for something really small say 70mm there will be a 33mm flat piece to make up the overall height. It’s important to consider how much of a flat piece you want on your board and what would look best within your home.
Why are skirting boards taller?from skirtingsrus.co.uk
More importantly, taller skirting boards serve to keep the scale of larger rooms proportionately balanced. As I'm sure you will agree, a huge room would look strange with comparatively smaller furniture filling it – the same goes for skirting boards.
What is skirting 4 U?from skirting4u.co.uk
Here at Skirting 4 U we want to ensure that all of our customers are free to have the skirting board design and style they want in their home without compromise. We therefore offer customisable options on our skirting board styles for you to choose your required height, depth, overall length and finish. If you are someone that is new to the world of skirting boards such a wide choice of options might be somewhat daunting!
How to decide what height to go for a house?from skirting4u.co.uk
The age of the property you are renovating, or decorating can play a big part in helping you decide on what height to go for. This is all because of the size of the property and ceiling height. For example, in older more period style properties like Georgian, Edwardian or even Victorian homes you will find that the rooms are a lot grander with taller, hard to reach ceilings. This therefore means you have a lot more wall space to work with, so generally those with taller ceilings would opt for a larger skirting board style. It’s all about getting the proportions right!
How to contact a skirting4u?from skirting4u.co.uk
If you do need any help or want to discuss any of what we have mentioned above in further detail please do not hesitate to contact one of our team on 01922 451 689 or drop us an email at [email protected].
What is the standard size for architraves?
For architraves, the standard lengths are 2440mm, 3050mm and 4200mm. The same rule applies to the architraves as above in regards to different lengths. For window boards, we already have more sizes to choose from: 600mm. 1200mm.
Where do you measure for window boards?
If you're purchasing window boards, you will need to measure how wide the area is where it will be installed (from the left hand side of the window to the right hand side - or vice versa).
What is the longest length of MDF?
Our longest length available in MDF (now all premium moisture resistant HDF) is 4200mm. Unfortunately, we cannot get anything longer in this material. However, we can get longer lengths in our Pine material but this is subject to stock at the time of ordering.
What size is a single set architrave?
A single set will cover one side of a single door frame (2 legs at 2440mm and 1 head at 1220mm) and a double set will cover one side of a double door frame (2 legs at 2440mm and 1 head at 2440mm). If you're purchasing window boards, you will need ...
How do I know which length to choose?
If you're purchasing skirting boards, the longer lengths are normally the most ideal - especially if you have long walls as you will have less joins (if any). However, if you live in a smaller home with short walls throughout, the shorter lengths may be more beneficial (they are also easier to store and handle).
What is skirting board?
Skirting Boards are a great way to upgrade your home and add some elegant decoration throughout your kitchen, bedrooms, living areas and anywhere else you have a few plain and boring walls. However, with such a wide variety of profiles to choose from, the decision on which skirting boards to install throughout your home can be difficult ...
What to consider when choosing skirting boards?
When choosing your skirting boards, you have to consider the height of your ceilings, the general design of your home, who’s living in your home and other crucial factors. With a variety of skirting profiles to choose from you can experiment with modern and classic designs to see which skirting best suits your home.
How to contact skirting board Perth?
Contact Skirting Boards Perth today on 0406 427 433 or [email protected] for a free quote and if you need any professional decoration advice for your home.
What is MDF skirting?
Once again, it depends on your taste and the style of your home, but here are a few types of skirting boards: MDF Skirting: A pre-primed/pre-finished skirting with high resistance to warping and swelling.
Why are skirting boards important?
Aside from improving the general design of your home, skirting boards are a great way to protect your walls and have high durability. However, sometimes the conditions ...
What happens if you select a skirting board that is too small?
It’s extremely important you know the right size of skirting boards suitable for you home, if you select a profile that’s too small or too big, it can adversely affect the overall design of your interior.
What to do if your kids damage your skirting boards?
A solution to your young children and pets damaging your delicate corners and open edges is installing corner protections. They are an affordable way to protect your skirting boards and add a unique feature to your home.
How tall is a skirting board?
The skirting boards or tiles’ standard height is usually around 120mm and 230mm, with 145mm standing out, or sometimes it also ranges between 10 to 20 cm. However, skirting boards are available in many different sizes, and you can pick skirting height anywhere between 70mm to 400mm.
How many different types of skirting boards are there?
The skirt ing boards can be different based on the design and the material used. Here are seven common different types of skirting styles:
What is Skirting?
Skirting is generally used to cover any cables, connections, and unwanted features in the wall interiors. They’re also used to make walls look beautiful and attractive. Skirting is permanent and can’t be removed from the walls easily.
What period was skirting board used?
These skirting boards were popularly used in the Georgian period (1714-1830) . These boards were highly inspired by the interior molding designs that were used in this period. The Georgian skirting board is uniquely cut with high-quality cutting knives and tools, which look very interesting. This also gives them a smooth, finished look.
Why is skirting important?
Skirting is one of the most important elements for some homes, and for some sites, it’s a way of adding a beauty factor into the space’s interiors. There are many more benefits of skirting boards apart from providing aesthetics, hiding unwanted items in the wall, or protecting the wall from water.
What is continued skirting?
Continued skirting or Kept skirting are boards that are installed continuously against walls or staircases. For reference, take a look at the above picture. You can use t his type of skirting to feature any structure or element in the interior area.
How thick is MDF skirting?
This Georgian style of skirting is particularly well suited to a thicker material. That’s why it is advised to use 25mm thick MDF material. You can experiment with the designs and patterns to give a decent and unique look to your space.
