What is a skirting board? The skirting board is actually also called the base line. It is an important node at the connection between the wall and the ground, and plays a role in protecting the wall from contamination and decoration.
The role of skirting boards
1. Protection
The skirting board can cover the gap between the ground and the wall, making the combination of the ground and the wall more firm. It can prevent the wall from being damaged by the collision of external force, and can also avoid the wall being dirty when mopping the floor.
2. Decoration
Skirting board is an indispensable decorative material in home improvement. It balances vision through inner corner line, waist line and skirting line. Their linear feeling, material and color matching make the whole space echo each other and maximize the effect of beautification and decoration. In addition, it can make up for some defects left at the intersection of decorative wall and ground.
3. Moisture-proof and easy to clean
The footboard can prevent the water on the ground from splashing on the wall, making the wall less prone to moisture and peeling. The wall with skirting boards is not easy to be kicked and dirty, and it is easy to clean even if it is dirty.
The material of the skirting board
1. Wooden skirting board
Wooden skirting boards are usually matched with wood and floors. There are many varieties and easy installation. Visually comfortable, soft and durable, it is more suitable for bedrooms. But the price is relatively high, the wear resistance is not good, and it is easy to be damp and arched.
2. Stone skirting board
Stone skirting boards are mainly made of ceramic tiles, which are beautiful in appearance, easy to clean, and have the function of waterproof and moisture-proof. This type of material is more suitable for kitchens, bathrooms and some places with more tiles.
3. Metal skirting board
Metal skirting boards are commonly used in public areas and are available in aluminum alloy and stainless steel. It has the characteristics of convenient installation, moisture resistance and fire resistance, and easy cleaning. However, it has poor flexibility and wear resistance, and is relatively easy to deform. It is not suitable for the environment with heating in the north.
4. PVC skirting board
PVC skirting boards have a wide variety of colors and wood grains to choose from. It can be used in any style and is very versatile. And affordable and well maintained. The only downside is that it is very common.
5. Gypsum skirting board
Gypsum skirting board is to press the ground with gypsum board and different decorative panels to cover the gap on the ground and make the whole wall a skirting line. Make the whole space full of modernity, and the lines are more concise and neat. But this type of skirting board is very intolerant of dirt.