What materials are used for skirting boards? What materials are used for skirting boards?

We all know that decorating a house is a complicated matter, and there are many things to pay attention to. Skirting is a very common part of the decoration process, and it is also a place that requires more thought. There are many materials for skirting on the market, so what material is better for skirting? Let's take a closer look!

What material is better for skirting?

1. Wooden skirting

The wooden skirting board is the first one I recommend. The price is not high, and it has a good decorative effect and is high-end. In the later stage, it can also prevent the wall from getting damp to a certain extent. It is beautiful and practical. In addition, the solid wood skirting board is nailed to the wall with nails, which is strong and durable.

2. Porcelain skirting

Ceramic skirting boards are also commonly used in home decoration, but I personally think that ceramic skirting boards are not very beautiful, especially the joints between the skirting boards and the walls. It is not easy to paint or paste wallpaper, which makes them not very beautiful.

3. Stainless steel skirting

Stainless steel skirting is relatively rarely used in home decoration, but we often use it in some model rooms. Stainless steel skirting is beautiful and durable.

4.PVC skirting

PVC skirting boards are relatively cheap, but their appearance and durability are average. If you want to decorate your home well, I suggest you not use PVC skirting boards.

5. Stone skirting

Stone skirting is more upscale, grand and heavy, and is generally used more in Chinese or European styles. We design many large houses with stone skirting.

In general, for home decoration, it is generally recommended to use solid wood skirting, which is beautiful and durable. Secondly, you can consider porcelain skirting and PVC skirting.

Finally, stainless steel skirting boards and stone skirting boards can be considered as the main choice for model rooms or fine-decorated houses.

What are the commonly used skirting boards?

1. Tile skirting

Ceramic skirting is the most commonly used type of skirting in decoration. It is more durable than other skirtings because all the materials used in the production of ceramic skirting make it harder and more wear-resistant. The surface is also easier to maintain and easier to paste. The overall surface looks smoother and brighter.

2. Solid wood skirting

Solid wood skirting boards have also been widely used in the decoration market in the past two years. Solid wood skirting boards are divided into two types: pure solid wood and density board. There are relatively few pure solid wood skirting boards on the market. Because pure solid wood skirting boards are made of good materials and have high prices, many people still cannot accept it. Therefore, density board skirting boards are more commonly used. The surface texture design of density board is similar to that of solid wood, and the texture is closer. However, density board skirting boards are prone to deformation, moisture, etc. after being used for a long time. Therefore, we must also pay attention to the indoor walls during installation, and avoid direct contact with moisture during daily use.

3. PVC skirting

PVC skirting boards can also be said to be a substitute for solid wood skirting boards. They are more affordable and more acceptable to consumers. The appearance also has the wood grain design of solid wood skirting boards, and the price is much cheaper than solid wood skirting boards. In comparison, PVC skirting boards are more stable in material and more water-resistant than solid wood skirting boards. However, if you buy PVC skirting boards made of poor material, they are prone to peeling and paint leakage over time.

4. Stainless steel skirting

Stainless steel skirting boards can be said to have a strong texture. Compared with other products, they are more cost-effective, simple to construct, and durable. They are not afraid of moisture or deformation, are easy to maintain, and have a long service life. They can better solve the problems of traditional skirting boards being afraid of moisture and deformation.

5. Glass skirting

Glass skirtings are mainly cut according to the size we need, edge-grinded, and the surface is sprayed with different colors using decorative materials to make it feel more crystal clear and bright. However, because glass itself is fragile, it is not very safe to use it as skirtings.

The role of skirting

1. Cover the gap between the wall and the ground

The presence of skirting boards can make the wall and the floor better connected, and prevent the floor and tiles from expanding and deforming due to external factors. Therefore, expansion joints are generally reserved when installing floor tiles to avoid warping, deformation, and hollowing caused by the mutual squeezing of the floor and wall materials.

2. Protect the wall and facilitate cleaning

The skirting board also has a protective effect on the wall. On the one hand, it can reduce the damage to the wall caused by external force collision; on the other hand, it can protect the wall from dirt and moisture. If dirty water is splashed when mopping the floor, just wipe it off and it will not seep into the wall.

3. Increase decorative effect

As a transition between the wall and the floor, the skirting board can increase the sense of space layering and lines, and match the interior home style in decoration to increase the decorative effect.

4. Cover gaps and wires

In decoration design, you can also hide some of the lines in the skirting boards, and integrate various network cables, electrical wires, etc. with the wall to avoid exposure, making the appearance more simple and beautiful.