How a plastic skirting board can ruin an entire design

No matter how beautiful the wallpaper, ceilings and other details in the room are, the whole interior can be killed by incorrectly selected skirting boards. But you can also save it with a good and suitable baseboard.

Why plastic skirting boards are a bad option

Now on the construction market there are many options for a variety of plastic skirting boards, but all have one thing in common - they do not look aesthetically pleasing. Consumables, plugs, corners and fixtures, for such skirting boards are different from the base material, they look cheap and ugly.

It is customary to select plastic skirting boards to match the color of the floor, but usually it is a continuation of the wall, so the material should first of all correspond to it. Skirting boards are made of polyurethane, MDF, gypsum or wood.

How to choose the perfect baseboard

In order for the baseboard to fit perfectly into the interior and not spoil it, it is necessary to select material according to several parameters.

Tip 1

It is necessary to combine the baseboard with the color of the doors in the room. If the canvas is white, then the baseboard is white. And this is regardless of the shade of the floor.

Tip 2

If the house has low ceilings, then the best solution is to paint the baseboard in the color of the wall. Contrast color always steals centimeters against the wall, and the plain color looks like its continuation. It is also recommended to paint the ceiling cornice in the color of the walls.

Tip 3

Tall skirtings of about 10 cm look elegant and interesting. You can increase them in width with the help of moldings of the same color. It is worth remembering that embossed structures are washed more difficult, so the method is not suitable for everyone.

Tip 4

In order for the baseboard to look good in the overall interior, you need to choose high-quality materials. It is better to choose skirting boards from professional brands that have high strength and wear resistance. Well-established firms are Orac and Europlast.

Tip 5

Skirting boards must match the width of the cashing. If they are narrower or wider, then the appearance is very bad, it looks messy. Sometimes a wide baseboard can be adjusted by sawing off the edges at 45 degrees.

Alternative to plastic skirting boards

By far, the most common material is wood. There are different skirting boards - from budget options to premium. Wood provides environmental friendliness, durability and beauty.

Veneered skirting is a more affordable alternative to wood, but no less beautiful and practical. These skirting boards are selected for any interior, have a wide range of different colors and sizes. The basis of the product is inexpensive wood, and the finish is valuable arrays of oak, ash or beech.