Is it better to install the skirting or not? Where is the skirting not needed?

The skirting is a very important detail in decoration. Many people will install skirting when decorating their homes, but some people will not install skirting when decorating their houses, and use other decoration methods instead. The effect of the decoration is also different. So is it better to install the skirting or not? Let's take a closer look!

Should skirting be installed?

Suggestion: Should skirting boards be installed? It is recommended to install skirting boards here. This is mainly because the precision of domestic projects cannot achieve a close fit between walls and floors. Whether it is to hide wires or protect corners, aesthetics need to be considered!

1. Simple style does not require installation

Nowadays, simple style is more popular, mainly based on simplicity, so installing skirting will affect the decorative effect. If the floor is made of ceramic tiles, it will not have much impact even if it is not installed.

2. Wooden floor needs to be installed

We can choose according to the actual situation of our home. If the home has solid wood floors, we need to install skirting boards. This is mainly because the material of solid wood floors is easy to deform and requires skirting boards for protection and sealing.

3. No installation required in kitchen and bathroom

The kitchen and bathroom are paved with waterproof tiles. This type of tile is relatively hard and not easily deformed, so it is okay not to install skirting boards.

What is the function of the skirting?

1. Improve the beauty of the overall home decoration

If there is no skirting on the wall, it will make people feel that there is no transition and connection between the wall and the floor, which is a bit abrupt and not very beautiful.

2. It plays the role of closing the ground and wall

No matter the floor is tiled or wooden floor, there will be expansion joints at the base of the wall. There will also be gaps where the wallpaper on the wall meets the floor. This is when the skirting board comes into play, closing the gap between the floor and the wall. First, it is more beautiful, and second, it prevents the wallpaper from warping up.

3. Protect the corners

After a new house is renovated, we may bump into the corners when we move furniture in or do routine cleaning. Skirting lines can prevent us from damaging the corners.

4. Hidden lines

If we lay the network cable later, we can put it behind the skirting so that it can be hidden.

5. Moisture-proof

We often mop the floor. If there is no skirting, the base of the wall will be damp over time and the wall will peel off.

Installation method of skirting

There are two ways to install skirting boards: external protruding installation and wall-mounted installation. The so-called external protruding installation is what we usually call exposed skirting boards, which means that the skirting boards are directly fixed on the wall, and the skirting boards are protruding; the so-called wall-mounted installation is what we usually call concealed skirting boards, which requires cutting grooves on the wall, and then installing the skirting boards into the grooves, so that the skirting boards are flush with the wall.