Skirting boards might seem like one of the less important considerations in a project, but they have a huge impact on the style and size of a space. At Edge, we have a range of skirting board options to suit many styles and bring the finishing touch to the walls of your project.

Of course, we couldn’t forget that our range of skirting boards are water, termite, and shock resistant – and very simple to install!

Ogee skirting

Ogee skirting is mostly suited to heritage properties, as the boards are made to resemble the traditional timber ogee architrave profile from the Victorian era, where they are said to have been first used.

Ogee skirtings work very well as a decorative trim on box sash installations in the more traditional projects, or Victorian-style new-build properties. Ogee architrave is also an excellent feature for decorative gable ends, when fixed on top of the barge board, completing the sophisticated yet classic look.

Ogee colours and finishes

Our standard range of ogee skirting boards are available in Anthracite Grey, Black and White,  however we can spray the standard white ogee skirting board in any RAL or BS colour to match your space.

Orac decorative skirting

Another skirting board option we have available is the Orac range. There are a vast array of design options in this range, which can suit anything from art-deco to farmhouse-style properties.

Made from the impact resistant and flexible Duropolymer® ‎or Durofoam®, Orac’s range includes skirting boards that are designed to cover old, rotten skirtings that aren’t easy to remove. They are also fantastic for the more detailed, maximalist designs that will inject your project with a bold statement.

Orac colours and finishes

Orac skirting boards are entirely paintable, which means you can blend them into the room by painting them the same colour as the existing wall colour. If you are wanting to make you skirting board designs a bit more noticeable however, you could paint them a contrasting but complimenting colour to make them stand out from the wall.

What are the trends in skirting?

The maximalist approach seems to be reappearing, with bold designs and colour schemes, contrasting walls with the skirting boards. The use of integrated lighting within skirting brings an added sense of luxury. Meanwhile, the simplistic styles are still popular, bringing subtle shape to rooms, without demanding all the attention.

We’ve also seen popularity increasing for curved walls, which demand a flexible skirting board option to enhance the sense of movement to the structure of a space. Orac skirting boards are perfect for curved walls, due to their flexibility and ability to enrich the joint where floor meets wall.

Another trend out there at the moment is double layered, or two-toned skirting installations. Doubling up on skirting board, using different profile designs adds depth and contrast to a room. This would be a more expensive design option due to having to purchase double the amount of skirting and the need for skilled hands to install it correctly.

What adhesive is best to use to install skirting?

For the Orac skirting boards, we recommend Orac’s own Orac Deco Fix Extra Joint Glue and

Orac Deco Fix Power Coving Adhesive as these are built for their products to achieve the most flawless installation.

If you are installing the skirting against a window, we suggest that Stelmax 1961 Gapfiller & Sealant is used, as this is water resistant and protects seals.

For installation up against internal walls, the best adhesive for installation is a combination of Fix All High Tack Adhesive and decorator’s caulk. These options will help you get the perfectly seamless join between the skirting and the wall.

In external installations of architrave, Professional Low Modulus Neutral Silicone is best for adhering the board to the necessary surface as its weather, temperature and UV resistant.

You can read our recent article all about the different adhesives we offer at Edge Building Products here.

More info needed?

Our team are always happy to answer any questions you may have about our range of skirting boards. Just email [email protected] or call 03450213333. We can also provide you with a quotation, and if you would like to order, we can deliver next day* to your project!

*Next day delivery for orders placed before 3pm