Should skirting and architrave match?

What is the thinnest skirting board?

Skirting boards can go as thin as 12mm, however for that thickness, there are only very limited few profiles can be used on 12mm skirting boards, like square edge, pencil round, edge 2 and some other profiles with less pattern or curves.

What do I do if my skirting is thicker than architrave?

A solution to this would be plinth blocks. Due to them being thicker than the skirtings and architraves, you have more ‘give’ so achieving a flush and clean finish is much easier.

What’s the thickest skirting board?

If you’re going for a modern look, the 15mm or 18mm thickness would be ideal. If you are looking for a more traditional look and feel, 25mm thickness is the way to go (a lot of old skirting boards and architraves are at least this thick!).

Are skirting boards Old Fashioned?

Skirting doesn’t have to be old-fashioned though, there are many modern styles that will suit carpet or polished wooden flooring. … Click here to view our full range of skirting boards.

Do rooms need skirting boards?

In short, skirting boards are necessary to form the junctions between the construction materials and hide untidy joins. They also protect the bottom of the wall from general wear and tear from foot traffic expected in a normal home (pets and children, for example).

Which paint is best for skirting boards?

Can I paint my skirting boards GREY?

Contemporary decorating generally sees us painting our skirting boards and architraves a white as in the image below. … This works best though if you keep this colour scheme throughout the house, even if the other rooms are a soft grey, neutral or white on the walls.

Should I paint my skirting boards White?

Contrasting Skirting Board Colours

White is a good primary or secondary colour to employ this technique with, and for this reason is why skirting boards are usually painted white. White will complement almost any other colour in your room. … However, contrast can also be pulled off well with lighter colours.

Does skirting or architrave fit first?

Short Answer is fit the architrave first, then skim, then fit skirting BUT source architrave that is thicker than the skirting otherwise when you come to fit the skirting it will project beyond the architrave and look amateurish.

How thick should architrave be?

70mm. The most common architrave width we see is 70mm (approximately 3 inches). This is due to the majority of people have 6 inch skirting or shorter within their homes. 70mm architrave tends to suit skirtings of this height.

Can skirting boards replace?

As you can see, skirting boards are now flexible and can be changed in any way you see fit.

Can you have carpet without skirting boards?

Carpets need to be fitted against the skirting boards, not underneath them. When installing carpets, it is best to fit the skirting boards first. 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.

Should I paint pine skirting?

Apply two coats of topcoat in your chosen colour.

When painting skirting boards, you want durable paint. You can choose a satin, eggshell or gloss finish paint for painting your skirting boards. My best advice is to avoid cheap oil-based paint as from experience, these go yellow over time and smell bad.

Can you get thicker skirting boards?

Of course, you can have skirting and architrave thickness smaller than 15mm or bigger than 25mm. Since these aren’t standard sizes, anything under 15mm means less and less designs can go onto the board and there’s a risk it might be too weak to be useful anyway.

Are MDF Skirting Boards Any Good?

MDF is great for many reasons. Unlike Pine, there’s no knots or imperfections and MDF requires less time to prepare. This is because all it needs is sanding down for smoothness and then primed ready for the final paint finish. MDF is also great as it’s quick to get prepared.

What depth do skirting boards come in?

As per Mariterra, the most common sizes of skirting board sit between the range of 120mm and 230mm, with 145mm standing out as the standard solution. However, depending on the design and manufacturer, it is likely that you can choose anything from 70mm to 400mm.

Should I use a plinth block?

When do you need a Plinth Block? Usually when the door casing or architrave is thicker than the baseboard skirt, you do not need a plinth unless it is part of the design (or the lower part of the trim needs protection).

What do you call door skirting?

Architrave and skirting blocks may be chosen for functional or purely decorative reasons. Architrave blocks are placed where the architrave head and legs meet at the top corners of a door. Skirting blocks are placed where the architrave and skirting meet at the bottom of a door.

How do you taper skirting boards?