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With that being said, we know our MDF skirting boards are fine for use in an average bathroom. However, we need to point out that our moisture resistant skirting is not waterproof. It must be highlighted, though, that there is a very real difference between something that is “moisture resistant” and “waterproof”. If you are decorating a wet-room for example then moisture resistant MDF skirting boards would not be appropriate. They would not repel large amounts of water. Similarly, if a property were to flood, you wouldn’t expect a skirting board to remain intact in this environment if it is manufactured from MR MDF. If you are looking for a fully waterproof skirting board then you may wish to consider other materials like UPVC plastic, tile or stone. PVC skirting boards are a great alternative to wooden skirting board, such as oak. PVC is much more durable and resistant to moisture, making it ideal for use in areas where there is a lot of moisture or humidity and high traffic areas. PVC is also much easier to clean and maintain than timber, making it a low-maintenance option. For contemporary new builds, we would advise the installation of flexible or small skirting profiles to complement the ceiling height. One of our most popular skirting profiles for new builds is our SX163 Contemporary Skirting Board . A simplistic yet plush design, it complements minimalistic decor choices. Alternatively, we would suggest our SX125 Small Skirting Board which affords a curved style which is perfect for modern properties.
The rule that is safe to follow stands that skirting boards should be matched with the floor. Especially when it comes to performance features and usability factors. When you decide to use the skirting from the offer of the floor producer, you gain certainty that skirting will match floor in terms of a colour. Deciding on the company with great experience in skirting production, usually there is more colours to choose from and product has better technical parameters.Before 2018, only our 4200mm lengths were made using HDF. However, due to the superior finish achieved using HDF we have sourced the material for all of our current sizes! Regardless if it is for a commercial office or home, you need an attractive and functional solution for where the wall meets the floor with your new floor project, and additionally, it needs to have an attractive finish. Without skirting, that transition from the wall to the floor just doesn’t look quite as polished and finished. Plastic (PVC) skirting boards are one of those building products that are becoming a popular choice for homeowners wanting a waterproof option for a kitchen or bathroom or businesses like a gym where skirting board covers need to stand up to much wear and tear over a long period of time. Skirting boards 6-8 cm in height are the most popular and typical solution. They can be used in almost every room. This height will keep natural proportions of the room.
Metal skirtings are made of aluminium or stainless steel. They look modern, but it is not a popular solution, mainly due to the price and controversial design. When considering the installation of skirting boards, we must also remember about the corners. Depending on the material, we can use ready-made elements (plastic or hybrid skirtings) or cut the skirtings at an angle of 45 degrees. Trimming requires time and a lot of experience. Ready elements, on the other hand, are often visually uninteresting. However, there is also a new option here: for hybrid skirting boards there are mini-corners that are easy to install and simply pretty (e.g. VIGO 80 skirting boards). What to ultimately consider when choosing a skirting board? Whether you’re a housebuilder with a major project on the table, a housing association managing a number of properties or a homeowner redecorating a room or two, Roomline PVC-U skirting boards and architraves are the ultimate hassle-free solution. So if you want to drastically cut installation times and eliminate the bother of maintenance, look no further! Fitted in half the time When we add a design to the board, we break the seal of the MDF - this is where the finishing helps with added protection against moisture. This may help when using a standard grade MDF. However, the industrial grade MDF we use is the densest on the market and simply doesn't need to be balanced.
HDF is stronger and harder than MDF. Compared to natural wood, High Density MDF doesn't swell at all making surface decoration much easier. HDF skirting boards are perfect in areas where moisture is present (bathrooms etc.) and where flooring that requires frequent mopping is installed. Is it durable? PVC skirting boards are made of polyvinyl chloride, which is a flexible but hard-wearing material that has been around for decades. They can be used in any environment and provide an excellent level of protection against fire as they will not ignite under normal circumstances thanks to their low melting point (150 degrees centigrade). Suitability We have many designs of plastic skirting boardssuited to the wet environments of the bathroom, kitchen and utility room. Completely impervious to moisture, our plastic skirting boards are ideal for kitchen, bathroom and utility room environments. MDF and wood skirting boards take up moisture and in time need repair or replacing. Installation of our plastic skirting boards in your kitchen, bathroom or utility room requires only DIY skills. Cut your mitres with a saw and use our adhesive and jointing compound to attach. This means it is easy to install not only to plastered walls, but plaster board and almost any surface.
It is more and more popular solution to achieve unified vertical surfaces of interior. This creates harmonized structure of walls. But it is crucial to pay attention to colours as each producer may have slightly different shade so even something as simple as white skirting can vary from one to another. Currently the most popular solution is to determine colours by the RAL palette. So a white skirtings in this system would be depicted by code RAL 9003. So when comparing shapes, width, length between different producers there is greater chance of choosing the same colour when RAL code is given. Since last year there are more designs of interiors using different shades of grey for doors and matching them with skirtings – the two most popular are RAL 7035 and RAL 7042. Secondly, hight and material of skirting board Most MDF on the market contains part softwood fibres, hardwood fibres and various other wood chippings. This is not the case with our premium boards - they are 100% softwood fibres that enables us to create a fantastic finish on a much more durable board. Why is your MDF called HDF? Moisture Resistant (MR) MDF is the perfect material for skirting boards for bathrooms, aside from tiles or stone products. The MDF itself has been manufactured with specific properties that allow it to function properly in areas where the moisture content in the air is high, such as bathrooms and some kitchens. You can find out more about the specification and the properties of the MDF we use by following the link to https://www.skirting4u.co.uk/blog/post/what-mdf-do-we-use. That's right - every single MDF product we sell is now made from High Density MDF! We have sourced the highest density MDF on the market. Why is density so important? The same can also be said for areas that are prone to flooding. You would see the boards swell and distort under these conditions.If you need any more information about using our skirting boards or architrave in a bathroom or need any bathroom skirting ideas, please get in touch and we will be happy to answer your questions in relation to this matter. Priming and painting MR MDF skirting boards further enhances the moisture resisting properties of the material by creating a seal on the 3 exposed sides. With the easy-fit Roomline system, lengths of skirting board are simply slotted together – and pre-moulded corner pieces mean there’s no need for mitring. Architraves are supplied in single door kits, with pre-moulded corner pieces to neaten up any joints. Both architraves and skirting boards are glued in place using readily available adhesives, with no need for nails or screws. By saving all the time you’d spend installing and painting traditional timber, you’ll get the job done up to 50% faster. Finding the perfect skirting board to complete your dream home can be overwhelming but here at Wm Boyle our range of standard and flexible skirting board profiles will help you add that extra touch of luxury to your home. We have a selection of period skirting boards and architraves styles including Victorian skirting boards as well as thin, white modern skirting boards. Flexible Skirting Boards for Victorian Properties
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