The main function of a skirting board is to protect walls from damage. Walls are particularly vulnerable to knocks and scuffs around their base as people in the home go about their daily lives. Skirting boards act as a barrier that stops plaster being cracked or broken.
Product Information
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Architrave Sets Explained
One frequent cause of confusion for people coming to our website centres around what an ‘architrave set’ is and what the difference is between single and double sets.
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What is Architrave and How is it Used?
We look at what architrave is and how it can be used around the home.
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Skirting Board Finishes Explained
Skirting 4 U offer an unprimed or primed finish on their products- this article explores the features and benefits o both options.
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Are MDF Skirting Boards Suitable for the Bathroom?
In this blog we look at skirting boards for bathrooms, and whether they are suitable.
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Ordering New Skirting Boards: Allowing for Wastage
One of the more common questions we are asked by customers is how much extra skirting board they should order to allow for wastage.
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What are plinth blocks and how are they used?
A plinth block (also known as a skirting block) is simply a piece of MDF or wood which is slightly thicker and wider than your skirting board and architrave. It sits at the bottom of the architrave and either the right or left of the skirting board depending on the position of the door frame. Plinth blocks have been designed to help create smoother transitions between the two.
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How to use Rebated Skirting Boards to Hide Cables from View
A blog explaining how a skirting board with a cable rebate can be used to hide cables fro view in your home.