Skirting Board Covers
Skirting Board Covers
Skirting board covers fit directly over your existing skirting boards (no removal required), avoiding wall damage caused by removing existing skirting. The hollow space on the back makes space for your current boards while concealing pipes and cables. Skirting over skirting cuts installation times by 50%.
How They Work
Our MDF skirting board covers are manufactured with a 25mm thick profile and a precise rebate that fits over existing skirting boards up to 19mm thick. Simply measure your current skirting height and select the appropriate cover height - available from 70mm to 170mm to accommodate different existing board sizes.
The hollow skirting board design creates space for both your existing board and any pipework or cables running behind it. Installation involves applying strong adhesive to the rebate and positioning over your current skirting.
Ideal for Pipe Concealment
When you need covers for pipes which run along your wall, the rebate space handles both tasks simultaneously. Central heating pipes, radiator feeds, and electrical/ethernet cables disappear behind the cover, eliminating the need for separate pipe boxing that can make rooms feel smaller.
Skirting board pipe covers provide a much cleaner alternative to boxing in, helping to maintain room proportions while hiding the plumbing. The finished result looks architectural rather than like concealment.
Saves Serious Money
Removing existing skirting boards creates cascading costs: wall repair, replastering, redecorating, and potential floor damage. Skirting over skirting sidesteps all of these expenses, often saving £200-400 per room in old skirting removal alone.
The DIY-friendly installation means most homeowners can tackle rooms over a weekend. Apply construction adhesive to the rebate, position the cover, and you're done. The time and cost savings make this approach increasingly popular for whole-house renovations.
Made to Order Quality
Every skirting board cover is manufactured in our Birmingham workshop using moisture-resistant MDF and precision CNC machinery. The rebate is cut after main profile shaping to ensure accurate dimensions that accommodate your existing boards properly.
Popular profiles include the 324 MDF Skirting Board Cover, Square MDF Skirting Board Cover, and Bullnose MDF Skirting Board Cover. All covers come in standard lengths of 3050mm and 4200mm.
Installing Skirting Board Covers
Measure your existing skirting height and select a cover skirting boards option that provides the final height you want. Apply strong construction adhesive like Demsun A30 to the rebate area and position over your existing skirting.
The covers can be mitred for corners and scribed to uneven floors using standard techniques. If your skirting cover will be thicker than adjacent architrave, plinth blocks create a neat transition between the trim elements.
Best Ways To Use Skirting Board Covers
Beyond hiding pipes, covers solve multiple renovation challenges. They conceal damage on existing skirting - scuffs, paint buildup, or dents disappear completely. Style updates become straightforward, allowing changes from basic profiles to decorative mouldings without removal work. They can also preserve your pre-existing skirting, maintaining real estate value in older homes.
Particularly effective when skirting board covering pipes would otherwise require boxing that reduces room size. Perfect for rental properties where removing original features isn't permitted, or period homes where preserving existing elements matters.
Available Cover Sizes and Finishes
All skirting cover boards use 25mm moisture-resistant MDF in heights from 70mm to 170mm, designed to cover skirting boards up to 19mm thick. Choose from primed, unprimed, undercoated, or matte grey factory finishes.
The rebate depth varies by cover height to ensure proper fit over existing boards while providing additional space for cables and pipes. For custom sizing or complex installations, contact our sales team at info@skirtingworld.co.uk.
Quality and Support
All MDF products include our free lifetime guarantee for long-term confidence. Free delivery nationwide on orders over £40, with most orders dispatched within 5-7 working days from our Birmingham facility. Read more about costs and alternatives in our skirting board cost guide.