The main goal of the skirting board is to hide the corner gaps, while giving the surface a complete, aesthetic appearance. Skirting boards are floor, ceiling (fillets) and furniture.
Furniture skirting boards are mainly used: in kitchen sets between the wall and the working surface of the table; In the bathrooms, if between the bathroom itself and the wall turned out a big gap. In addition to an etetic species, it plays a practical role, has rubber edges, with which it prevents the penetration of water.
Ceiling skirting board on the contrary acts as an element of decor. With it, you can visually raise it, decorate the ceiling.
The floor skirting board is currently two varieties: wooden and plastic. Both options have their positive and negative aspects. So, when repairing apartments in Volgograd, mainly plastic skirting boards are used.
A wooden skirting board, carved from a solid beam is relatively not roads, but often has flaws and requires periodic painting. It bends badly, so when installing, if the wall or floor has a curvature, gaps are formed. But if, before painting, all flaws can be treated with putty on wood. You will get a very good result.
The plinth of the glued beam looks very beautiful, but also has the highest cost. Paints do not require. Most often mounted on the floor floor, practically does not bend vertically, which means that the floor and walls need to be aligned well. There are various colors.
Plastic skirting boards issues various materials, including marble and wood. Not expensive; It is not difficult to mount; Easy to maintain. Typically, such a skirting board is mounted on linoleum or laminated flooring. Also with a curvature of walls or floor.
The installation of the skirting board, as a rule, is carried out when the repair is completed.
Which skirting board to choose? You can focus on this classification.