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Summer has well and truly arrived and we are here for it. Warm weather is well overdue after the cold months we endured earlier this year! With the emergence of a new season and all the excitement that comes with it, many homeowners will be looking to give their interior design a refresh during the […]
Most Popular Skirting Board Designs When it comes to the style of skirting boards, there is a lot to choose from. The options available when designing your home can get a little boggling at the best of times, so we have had a look at our sales for the past year here at Skirting Boards […]
History of Skirting boards Skirting boards are said to have originated in the Victorian era, throughout the 1800s. It is at this time that it became evident they were being used in houses. Generally, they would be installed by wealthy individuals who could afford grand homes and interior decoration. During those times there was no […]
Skirting Board Sizes There are many things to consider when choosing what skirting board to go for in your home. One important aspect is to consider size and ratio within your rooms. Tall skirting boards are better placed in large rooms with high ceilings. Another way to look at it is to choose skirting boards […]
Why Choose Skirting Boards? Skirting boards are something that has been present in interior design for years. The primary purpose of them is to cover up uneven joints and gaps where your wall meets your floor. However other than practicality, skirting boards can elevate a room to a new dimension, all you have to do […]
New year, new decor? As we continue into the year of 2020 and head towards spring cleaning time, many may be considering a fresh lick of paint on the walls, a few new pieces of furniture and perhaps even some new skirting boards to refresh the rooms throughout your house. To help with the decision, […]
There are many different finishes of skirting boards. The team at Skirting Boards Direct are able to advise you on which finish is best for the type of skirting boards you have, whether it be MDF, HDF or normal wooden skirting boards. We can assist you in making the right choices when ordering your skirting […]
Skirting boards are often overlooked, but essential part of designing a room. They form the junctions between materials and can be great for covering untidy or uneven joins. They also help protect the wall from marks and damage caused by moving furniture and vacuuming. You can’t take a ‘one size fits all’ approach when it […]
This blog post is designed to give you some advice and information about these two things. During the course of the post, we will mention a real-life case which you mind find unbelievable, but it certainly will give you some pause for thought before you start thinking of changing the skirting (or anything for that […]
Skirting boards are a common sight in UK and worldwide homes. We are so used to seeing them, and they have become such part and parcel of our rooms and design process, that we have forgotten how these features originated in the first place! In this article we take a step back in time and […]