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Most homes carry skirting boards from decades past, designs chosen not for their merit but because they were simply available. If you're renovating or want walls that feel more intentional, modern skirting boards offer clean geometry, architectural presence, and profiles that work with contemporary spaces. What we'll cover What modern actually means Stepped profiles Grooved and LED options Height and proportion Minimal profiles Colour… Read more

Internal mitres are essential for joining up your skirting boards at inside corners. Getting this right makes the difference between a professional finish and something that looks obviously DIY. What we'll cover Tools and materials Step-by-step cutting Installation and fixing Tools and materials Tools & Materials Skirting boards Chopsaw or mitre block Hand saw Adhesive Packers for levelling Tape measure Pencil Sandpaper and brus… Read more

Coloured Skirting Boards The colour of your skirting boards has a huge impact on the aesthetic of your room and your interior design vision. For skirting boards, such a small part of your room, deciding on a colour to choose can be stressful and overwhelming! With this comprehensive guide, you'll learn precisely which colour to paint your skirting boards, using easy to understand interior design principles for a ba… Read more

Why Use Square Edge Skirting Boards? Most of you know that choosing  new skirting boards or architraves can be rather tricky and difficult to do. You must consider profile designs, the room tone, the vibe and basic requirements such as  lengths, heights, thickness and so on. All this can make choosing the right skirting boards or architraves very difficult. Surely then, there must be a way to find a skirting profile whi… Read more