Skirting and Types of Skirting in Construction

What is Skirting?

Skirting is also known as a baseboard or skirting board. It runs through the bottom of the inside wall. Its primary function is to conceal the space between the wall and the floor. Its primary purpose is to conceal the space between the wall and the floor. Because the eye moves towards the floor and up the wall, creating a smooth illusion by a transition between floor and wall, skirting boards make your room appear larger than it is. This blog will go over various types of skirting used in construction.

The Objectives of Providing Skirting

• To avoid causing damage to the wall-floor junction.
• Avoid leaving dirt stains on the walls when cleaning and mopping the house.
• Closing the space between the wall and the floor.
• To enhance the building’s appearance.
• Allowing some space between the wall and the furniture.
• To avoid stains on the furniture.
• To conceal any exposed or open wires inside.
• Keep water away from the wall.
• Hide undesirable items on the wall.

Types of Skirting

 Following are the various types of skirting used in homes and buildings:

Wooden Skirting:

Wooden skirting is an excellent complement to granite, marble, or tile flooring. They give the building a sophisticated appearance. Wooden skirting is also used in ceilings, walls, and light flooring. Wooden skirting is used in traditional interiors. Wooden skirting comes in a variety of colours, sizes, styles and shapes. Wooden skirting is visually appealing and is used for aesthetic purposes.

Pencil Skirting:

For a space that needs to have a polished, finished appearance, pencil skirting is a fantastic design choice. In addition to offering a lovely, polished finish, pencil skirting is utilised to cover the expansion gap. Both plain and textured or pattern walls use this skirting. Pencil skirting typically has a rounded top edge.

Metal Skirting:

Metal skirting is made of stainless steel. This kind of skirting makes the area look brighter. The fact that stainless steel skirting is readily scratched is one of its biggest drawbacks. It features a polished exterior. Installing this kind of skirting requires skilled labour and is more challenging.

Flush Skirting:

When skirting needs to be at the same level as the plastering surface, flush skirting is the ideal choice. Any room will benefit from having flush skirting. Unlike other exterior-level tiles, it does not gather dust. The main benefit of this style of skirting over others that remain stretched out of the wall is that it does not readily carry dust. The furniture may be positioned to perfectly complement the wall due to these forms of skirting, which also free up floor space.

Double-Layer Skirting:

Double-layered skirting is also known as two-toned skirting. These skirting boards help the room’s design to be more intricate.

As the name suggests, this kind of skirting is made of two parts that connect when it is installed. The two layers of this skirting may have the same or different levels. The double-layer skirt is a really original concept that produces a one-of-a-kind style. Effective two-layer skirting installation needs expert labour.

Continued Skirting:

It goes on regardless of whether there is another building nearby, like a stairway or other structure, as the name suggests. In an interior setting, it can be utilised to establish colour harmony.

Coloured Skirting:

In this style of skirting, the skirting board is painted with the selected colour. Since it is less expensive than HDF, MDF (Medium Density Fiberboard) is frequently utilised (High-Density Fiberboard).

Bullnose Skirting:

The building is given a contemporary and beautiful aspect with bullnose skirting. Bullnose skirting’s key benefit is that it requires less maintenance and is easy to clean. It works with any style of interior. 

Plastering Skirting:

Skirting boards made of plaster are a special kind of skirting. As a result, the walls are improved and have a more refined aspect. The skirting breaks up the smoothness of the wall’s plaster and wooden floor.

Movable Floor Skirting:

Movable floor skirting is a special kind of floor covering. It fits behind the cabinet and hides a lockable locker. When closed, the drawers resemble the skirting under the cabinet and may be pulled out to access the storage space below them. 

MDF Skirting:

MDF skirting is a product made of compressed fibre. This kind of skirting comes in a huge variety of shades and designs. There are two types of MDF skirting: pre-finished and pre-finished with primer. It also costs far less and last for a longer period of time.

PVC Skirting:

On the bottom of the dividers over the ground, PVC skirting is fastened. PVC skirting sheets can be painted or given a new colour, making them easily adaptable. The gaps between the floor and the partition are hidden by PVC skirting boards. It offers your partitions a finished appearance in terms of aesthetics. Moreover, it gives excellent defence against moisture, scuffs, scratches, and wetness.