Repair in a house or apartment is carried out in several stages. At the end of this operation, you will need to install lighting fixtures and mount skirtings. This is easy to do. Even a beginner can handle this. How to do this? Consider in our article today.
Nuances
You can install a floor skirting board, either plastic or wooden. It is worth deciding which skirting board is used. Plastic is a modern material, with its own characteristics, is quite suitable for any interior. Moreover, its cost is low. But when the room has high-quality flooring made of expensive materials, this option will be inappropriate.
When choosing a skirting board, do not forget about its color, size. But in this situation, you need to try and combine with the color of the floor. Sometimes manufacturers of flooring give recommendations which option will become appropriate.
Color scheme
The interior looks good when the baseboard is in the color of the floor. If the walls are of the same type, then it can become a kind of continuation of them. So the interior takes on its own characteristics and a fully completed look. When there is some kind of drawing on the walls, such a decision is inappropriate. Installation of white skirting boards is a universal option that is suitable for any room. Some risk and combine with the color of the door. This is difficult to do competently, so you should not risk it.
Non-standard solutions are mainly used by professional designers who can give uniqueness to any room. They have knowledge and experience in this direction.
Which skirting board to choose? Material
There are enough offers on the market. Manufacturers provide various materials for creating finishes. Therefore, each installation of the floor skirting has its own characteristics and instructions, depending on the material:
- Stainless steel skirting board. What size is suitable for the room? The higher the ceilings, the more the skirting board should be used. If the height reaches three meters, then a 40 mm design for finishing the floor is suitable. If the height of the ceilings is greater, then you should not bully him much. Masters recommend their choice to build depending on financial capabilities and the type of flooring.
- Solid wood. This option will be expensive. When the floor is parquet or high quality wood, then this is appropriate. The installation of wooden skirting boards itself is not difficult. With them, the interior acquires notes of luxury and a combination of a pleasant color. But before installation it is worth processing the materials with varnish. They are fixed on the screws, and hats are hidden. Although modern masters prefer liquid nails, they are not visible. The assortment of building stores has products that come with mounts and the ability to lay cable inside. Cost due to additional characteristics increases. It is better to carefully calculate the footage, as the color changes depending on the party. It is not always easy to install plinths made of wood - they are customized on the spot. It’s better to try and hide the joints in the far corner.
- Installing MDF skirting. This is a budget option, because the front side is made of plastic, and sometimes veneer. Visually, the design does not lose, but does not exceed the tree, in addition, the price is lower. There is a minus. This is a high fragility. Therefore, fastening to screws or self-tapping screws is completely excluded. Only liquid nails are used in the installation. Any wires are located in them. Manufacturers add plugs, connecting elements, turns to the kit. This helps make installation easier.
But this is not all types of materials.
PVC
Installing a PVC skirting board is also a budget offer. PVC product has various sizes and colors. Looks good models with imitation wood, stone, ceramics, etc. They have their advantages: ease of installation, durability, unpretentiousness in care. Basically, each model has a place for deepening the cable. The installation process is simple: there are two parts, one of which is attached to the wall with screws, the other hides everything, being installed with a latch. In this case, you can find such models that are mounted on liquid nails. Due to its positive qualities, PVC products are the most popular on the market.
Polyurethane foam
Installing a skirting board on a floor made of polyurethane foam is an actual option for today. This is the most complex design, as it creates an imitation of gypsum. Most often, such products are combined with marble tiles, although they are suitable for any flooring. This is a unique material, because it can be painted in any color and material. Installation of such a finish is simple. The location of the mounts is easy to cover up and overwrite. Installation of skirting boards made of polyurethane foam is carried out in various ways. The manufacturer offers many approaches. Each is designed for its surface. The manufacturer proposes to fasten this design to liquid nails or glue.
Ceramic
The installation of ceramic skirting is rarely performed. Such a building material is relevant only with a tiled coating. Most often found in the bathroom, pool. The material is not exposed to water and is attached to a special glue. Complete sealing is achieved by coating the joints with sealant. Serious companies are engaged in production (Zeus, OPOCZNO). In their assortment there are enough skirting boards made of such material. As soon as the color and the finishing material itself are selected, you need to decide on the appropriate mounting option.
This is the main thing on the market. Before the repair, everyone thinks what is more suitable for the premises, which installation method to choose, and then proceeds to work.
Mounting Methods: Hidden Staples
You can find three main options for fixing skirting boards with your own hands. The first is the use of hidden braces. It is used in working with MDF or an array of wood. The baseboard snaps into place, before this, the staples are fixed on the dowels. Installation is carried out in several steps:
- A line is drawn that lines in height with staples. In order not to be mistaken, it is worth paying attention to the instructions for the plinth.
- At a distance of 40 centimeters, holes for dowels are knocked out. Do not go too far to the edge. Sometimes the wall allows the use of screws. If so, then this step is not performed.
- When mounting the baseboard, there is no need to press it too hard to the floor. As soon as the brackets are in place, the baseboard is installed and latched.
Often invisible staples are used in the process. There are enough pluses in such a fastener: the fastening details are not visible, and the installation itself is very simple.
Using dowels
Thus, the installation of plastic skirting boards. Here's how to create a mount:
- The first part of the baseboard is applied to the wall, after which holes are made in it so that the marks remain on the wall at a distance of 30 centimeters. Labels should not go too far to the edge.
- The baseboard is removed. Further along the marks, the holes are made an accessible device under the dowels.
- The baseboard is fixed to the wall. After that, dowels are inserted into the finished holes and screwed on. It is not worth making great efforts so as not to damage the baseboard itself.
When connecting in the corners, it is worth maintaining an indicator of 45 degrees. When the first part is done, the front side is fixed on it. She hides everything. To make the joints and edges look neat, stubs are used. Visually, nothing is noticeable.
The use of liquid nails
Installing the skirting board is a task that can be done with your own hands. Liquid nails are often used in decoration. They are suitable for installing all types of skirting boards, and for some this is the only possibility of fixing. In order for the finishing material to fix securely, you need to prepare the surface. It should be dry and free of drops. After degreasing the entire surface.
How to install a skirting board with your own hands using this method?
The operation is performed in several steps:
- The material is measured and trimmed (if the baseboard hits the joint, then it is cut at an angle).
- The adhesive composition is distributed over the surface. After connecting to the wall and slightly pressed.
- Next, the following finish is measured. The adhesive is also applied to the wall.
- If necessary, put stubs. On this finish is successfully completed.
Often special glue bases are used. They can be implemented with skirtings. On the advice of the manufacturer, a choice is made. There are enough options. But do not take the first one you get. Here's how the work is done:
- Plinth is measured. It is not worth immediately cutting a few pieces, because when fixed to glue, the material can move.
- The adhesive is prepared or applied immediately if necessary. For application, a brush or a device in the form of a gun is used. Distribution is carried out evenly so that when pressed, the residues are not squeezed out.
- After some time (the instruction does not always require this), the baseboard is applied to the wall. He is pressed with a little effort. When the appearance of excess glue immediately removed. Otherwise, it will be impossible to delete them further.
The most high-quality skirting boards can be called those that hide fixing screws inside. Since they have a protective case, thanks to the locks it is quickly fixed. When choosing and installing a plastic baseboard, do not forget about the fixing hardware. To make it convenient, the tool is folded into one drawer.
In the process, you will need to cut the skirting boards. Plastic lends itself to this the easiest. Used a hacksaw for metal. The material must be placed in a special miter box - so the line turns out as flat as possible. When burrs appear, they are removed, otherwise it will be inconvenient to fix the product. To make holes, a drill is taken, although some use a screwdriver. At the end of the construction dust remains. She is vacuum cleaned. Often the walls are finished with drywall - then you need to use dowels in the form of a “butterfly”. And if you can’t get into the profile, use a beacon.
Installing a warm skirting board
This is a modern solution for additional room heating. Under the baseboard, a device for heating is fixed. The composition includes such elements:
- Clamps for heating elements.
- The convector is tubular.
- Component systems of turns.
It is necessary to correctly assemble the elements in one design. Why did such skirting boards become in demand? They have positive aspects:
- Heated walls, which prevents the formation of mold.
- The temperature rises, and its uniform distribution along the entire perimeter occurs.
- The design looks beautiful.
- Installation is carried out on the basis of a confined space, which gives an advantage in the form of cost savings for repairs.
In construction, there are two main options - water and electric. The installation principle itself has differences, but in the end, the heat input is no different. To mount the electrical installation, it is worth considering whether the system will pull such a load. To save money, additional temperature controllers are installed.
Water baseboard
It is connected to the heating system, namely to the boiler. This is a very economical way. The work is carried out in several steps:
- With the help of fixing components, a wall bracket is mounted.
- Convectors are built in and connected to the heating system. Here you can not do without crimp fittings.
- To make a connection to a heating or electrical system, a distribution comb is required.
- Next, you need to run and understand that the system is efficient. After everything is closed with a finishing box.
Ceiling mounted
How is the ceiling skirting installed? This skirting board is easier to handle. The only negative is the work at height (you need a stepladder). A simple and affordable material for this finish is plastic. It is resistant to mechanical stress, moisture and has a beautiful appearance. Before work, you will need to prepare:
- Hacksaw for metal.
- Sharp knife.
- Putty and masking tape.
Installation is done before the finish, although you can do this after. The presence of additional components will depend on the type of baseboard selected. Work with skirting boards is simple. But you need to correctly trim and create the required angle in the joint area. Installation itself is similar to floor structures.
Do not contact the masters if you need to install the baseboard on the countertop or floor. Performing all the work correctly step by step, everyone will cope with this task.