Question 1

1. What is a skirting board profile?

Accepted Answer

A skirting board’s profile is the shape or design cut into the top edge of the board. This affects how the board looks when it’s been installed. Common profiles include torus, ogee, chamfered, and square-edge designs.

Question 2

2. What materials are skirting boards made from?

Accepted Answer

Typical materials include MDF and solid wood such as pine. MDF is often used in modern builds, while wooden skirting boards are chosen for more traditional spaces.

Question 3

3. Are skirting boards sold pre-finished or unfinished?

Accepted Answer

Most MDF skirting boards are sold pre-primed or in white, ready for a final coat. Timber versions may come unfinished or lacquered.

Skirting boards

18mm x 168mm x 4.40m Chamefred White Primed MDF Skirting

18mm x 168mm x 4.40m Torus White Primed MDF Skirting

18mm x 168mm x 4.40m Ogee White Primed MDF Skirting

18x144mm 4.4m Torus MDF MR Primed

GoodHome Fully finished White MDF Ogee Skirting board (L)2.4m (W)119mm (T)18mm

18mm x 144mm MDF White Primed Ogee Skirting Board 4400mm

18mm x 144mm MDF White Primed Chamfered Skirting Board 4400mm

18mm x 144mm MDF White Primed Pencil Round Skirting Board 4400mm

19mm x 100mm Softwood Chamfered & Pencil Round Reversible Skirting (Finish 14.5mm x 94mm)