Skirting

To work this out accurately, you must measure the rooms, doorways and window frames. To learn how to do this, see the guide (how to measure skirting boards). We also offer a free take-off service for our account customers, which allows us to determine your requirements. Simply submit your project details, plans and window schedule. The minimum order quantity is 10 lengths. We recommend increasing your order slightly to allow for any wastage or damage. It is the most cost-effective option, instead of placing a top-up order if you underestimate your requirements.

How to choose the right size skirting boards? First, decide what you are wanting to achieve in your home build, addition or renovation. These are some factors to keep in mind……. 1) Space. A commonly held belief is that large skirting boards can only be used in big rooms with high ceilings. But if you are wanting to create a cosy space, a higher-than-normal skirting is something you can experiment with. Similarly, to create an impression of extra spaciousness you can keep the skirtings smaller in a large area. Ask our team to show you some sample decors. 2) Height. A good starting point is the following chart:  

Ceiling Height	Skirting Height	Architrave Width
2400 - 2500mm	135mm	90mm
2501 - 2700mm	185mm	90mm
2701 - 3000mm	230mm	115mm
>3001mm	285mm	115mm

  The above are suggestions only. Any skirting 185mm high or more we consider to be large skirtings. 185mm suits most new homes. A more “busy” profile generally looks better in a room with more space available. In a smaller room – if you are using a high-profile style – we would recommend a design with more “breathing space”, i.e. with 50% of flat space in its profile. Think about what you want to achieve. Do you want a dramatic effect, a cosy space or just to open your room out? Do you want the skirtings to stand out as a piece of architectural art, or do you want to just enhance the décor of your room?

Once you have chosen the skirting board, the subsequent decision is about the architraves. While most people will choose the same profile (in a smaller height), mixing and matching profiles to achieve a fascinating and beautiful look is possible. Following are some recommendations that will help in getting the mix right: 1) Architrave sizes for different door heights recommendations:

Door Height	Architrave Width
2.04m	66-90mm
2.34m	90-135mm
2.70m	115mm+

2) Skirting and architrave combination recommendations:

Skirtings	Architrave
90-135mm	66-90mm
115-185mm	90-115mm
185-230mm	90-115mm
230mm+	115mm+

The most commonly used combinations are:

• 135mm skirting with 90mm architrave
• 185mm skirting with 90mm architrave