Skirting Boards for Wood Flooring and Parquet: How to Choose Them and Finish the Floor
The skirting board hides the expansion gap and defines the finish. Heights, materials, colours and how skirting boards and finishing profiles are fitted on a wood floor.
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What a skirting board is for
It hides the expansion gap left between the floor and the wall, and it protects the wall from knocks and mops.
Materials and height
Lacquered white MDF is economical, widely used and easy to paint. Heights of 7 to 10 cm are the most common; taller ones (12 cm or more) give a classic feel and more character, while low, straight ones suit a modern, minimalist style.
How it is fitted
It is fixed to the wall with adhesive or nails, never to the floor, so the floor can expand. Corners are finished with mitre cuts, and the joint with the wall is sealed with silicone or filler if needed.