The days when there was only standard wallpaper on the windows of hardware stores, and the floors and skirting boards were all painted the same red-brown color, have long been left behind. Today's range of finishing and building materials allows you to choose wallpaper and floor coverings of any color and from almost any material, which makes it possible to realize the most extraordinary fantasies in the interior, as well as to select materials taking into account financial possibilities. The interior of a house is the face of its owner, so it must be original to match the owner. If the renovation is almost finished and all the basic work has long been left behind, all that remains is to complete the interior design idea and choose a suitable baseboard.
Yesterday, today, tomorrow
Over the past half century, it has become a tradition to mount skirting boards to match the floor covering. Moreover, the material of both should be the same. And all this for reasons of convenience and practicality. However, modern designers have completely changed this stereotype. Today, various materials are used for floor decoration, ranging from linoleum to natural stone. Baseboards can be selected both in tone and in contrasting colors, and from almost any material. It was not durability and economy that came to the fore, but the beauty and individuality of the interior. And this, of course, has its advantages.
Choosing the color of the baseboard
Manufacturers of finishing and building materials design and manufacture skirting boards that match a particular floor covering. Choosing is becoming much easier today. A good combination of these materials is a great option, always a win-win.
However, if you do not want to act according to the standard and want to create your own interior yourself, you can do otherwise. For bold and ambitious people who are not afraid of something unusual, who are striving to equip their home in the latest fashion, the option of choosing a skirting board to match the color of the walls is quite suitable. If the wallpaper is too colorful or the walls are decorated with paints or liquid wallpaper, we recommend choosing a skirting board to match the main tone of the coating. If the walls in the room are plain, the choice will not be difficult for you.
The best interior design option is to choose a skirting board that will perfectly match both the flooring and the walls. The correct combination of primary colors and materials in the interior is a separate matter, we will not go into details. Let's talk better about how to choose a skirting board for completely different wallpapers and, for example, laminate flooring. A mosaic multicolored skirting board, which will include all the colors used to cover the walls and floor, will help to emphasize the brightness and uniqueness of the interior, as well as smooth the color border between the floor and the wall. This bold and interesting option will also not be conspicuous, and will annoy guests with conservative principles. It is best to choose a mosaic skirting board if there are samples of floor and wall covering materials.
Which material should I choose?
In the interior, it is important to combine not only colors, but also materials correctly and harmoniously. For example, natural wood, MDF and veneer skirting boards perfectly match parquet, solid wood, laminate and high-quality carpet. Linoleum, laminate and jute are compatible with MDF and high-quality vinyl models, and ceramic tiles look best with PVC skirting boards.
Wooden skirting boards are made simultaneously from several types of wood and veneer. Its base is an array of coniferous trees, which is covered with a veneer of valuable species: cherry, alder, oak, ash. Sometimes it consists of a single tree. The positive qualities of wooden skirting boards include environmental safety, high strength and durability. However, it is not without drawbacks. High cost and fear of high humidity limit the scope of their application. The most convenient type of modern wooden skirting board is a model with a cable duct.
MDF is a board made from sawdust by hot pressing. The binding element in the material is formaldehyde resins. Its skirting boards are affordable, do not lose their attractiveness over time, are resistant to moisture, and do not absorb dirt. They are easy to care for and relatively durable. Their main disadvantage is their lack of durability and susceptibility to scratches.
MDF skirting boards, as well as skirting boards made of wood and veneer, are mounted on glue or fixed with special staples. The sections and joints are covered with polymer plugs matched to the tone. This fastening allows, if necessary, to dismantle the structure and re-install it. Топ аффилиат программ iGaming