The plinth in the interior of the house or apartment plays the final chord in the decoration of the premises. The overall impression of the work done, the style, the embodiment of the design idea depends on how he connects all the rooms into a single whole space.
In addition to the aesthetic component of this element of the finishing material, the floor strip also has a utilitarian function: hide the joint between the floor and walls. In the spirit of the latest trends, another purpose has appeared: placement of wires and cables behind the baseboard. A high plinth manages all the tasks.
First skirting boards
Until recently, the skirting board was a standard size, about 4-5 cm, in the section resembled an equilateral triangle, the material for the manufacture was wood. For lack of alternatives, everyone used the bar of the rectangular pattern.
She created certain inconveniences when arranging furniture along the walls, and her only task was to close the joint between the floor and the wall. The advantages of the model include only the material from which it is made. Today, only retro design lovers use a narrow baseboard.
New Features - New Fashion
The high baseboard in the interior of a modern house added style to the design of the space and was loved by professionals and consumers. Demand and fashion give rise to supply, and high models began to be produced from natural and latest composite materials.
The advantages of modern skirting boards include:
- The height of the plinth reaches 200 mm, and the width varies between 15-20 mm.
- Diversity. Skirting boards are available in several shapes and designs. The “boot” form is very popular - an elegant option that allows you to hide telephone, television and Internet wires behind the bar.
- A high skirting board is combined with any type of wall and floor covering, due to its small width it can be either an accent detail of an interior or an invisible element.
- The variety of design allows you to choose a skirting board according to your preferences: from smooth strips along the entire length to decorated with carvings, inlays, paintings or other decorative elements.
- High planks located along the walls do not interfere with the placement of furniture and do not violate the composition of the interior.
Universal skirting color
In search of a universal color for the floor profile, designers and consumers agreed that the high white baseboard in the interior is the most effective, beautiful and successfully combines the entire space of the apartment into a single whole. If you look more closely at the color scheme of any popular interior style, then white appears as a neutral color.
And since it has many shades, it perfectly frames windows and doorways; it is most often used for decorating the ceiling. If you have doubts about choosing the color of the floor edging, feel free to choose white: any interior will acquire lightness, harmony and a unique style.
The plinth is white high - a universal edging for an interior in any color scheme. Contrasting with dark surfaces, it gives graphic to the interior, and with a light finish dissolves the contours of the room, adding air, space and lightness to the room.
The material for the skirting board can be anything: the tree can be painted, and the polyurethane white edging for many years will support the interior in its original form.
Cons of white skirting boards
The only minus of white skirting boards can be the wrong choice of material from which the profile is made. Poor quality strips will quickly lose their gloss and color, even if treated with special compounds. It is better not to use the produced foam floor strips in rooms with high traffic, kitchens or bathrooms. Polyfoam is a fragile material, and the best option for its use is installation under the ceiling, it is not suitable for the floor.
A tree of soft species (pine, spruce) without staining, impregnation with oil or wax will also not last long without gentle care. When choosing a floor skirting, pay attention to the material from which this important detail of interior decoration is made.
Natural baseboard
For fans of natural shades in the interior, a floor high skirting board made of wood is suitable. He will give the room sophistication, authenticity, warmth. The most spectacular wooden models are combined with a floor wooden board, laminate or parquet. Even if the floor is finished with artificial materials imitating natural wood, a plinth made of beech or oak will add solidity to the interior.
Hardwood is an expensive material, and only a few companies mass-produce high-quality skirting boards, so wooden models are considered to be elite finishes.
Manufacturers, meeting the consumer, offer skirting boards made of MDF, PVC, polyurethane and other modern materials with a wide range of colors. This gives room for the use of planks in those rooms where previously a wooden skirting board quickly deteriorated, for example, in a bathroom.
Popular types of materials
Plastic baseboard is most in demand. It imitates all types of wood, has a different width, shape and low cost. It’s not difficult to choose the color of the plastic version for cork, wood or linoleum-coated floor. PVC strips are easy to install, resistant to aggressive detergents and minor mechanical damage.
A high MDF skirting board imitates natural wood as accurately as possible. The high-quality coating of the plank repeats in its drawing the texture of any rare variety of wood, the color palette is resistant to humid environments, has a long service life. A large assortment of models in shape and height makes the baseboard popular with the consumer, and designers willingly use it when decorating the most sophisticated interiors.
Polyurethane baseboard - a real find for finishing work. Any curved surface can be bordered with a polyurethane skirting board of the most various heights without loss of aesthetic and functional qualities. The material is easy to stain, resistant to mechanical, chemical damage without the slightest trace on the surface, moisture resistant. Models with a flat, faceted, ornamental surface are produced, which perfectly repeats the expensive stucco molding on the ceiling. But unlike expensive gypsum samples, polyurethane products are much cheaper and more durable.
Cable channels cut on the inner, hidden surface of the baseboard, allowing not only to lay the wires, but also to fix them in the grooves, have made the high baseboard especially popular. Photos of the decoration of the premises with high skirting boards can be seen in this article, as well as in various publications on interior design. Almost always, high skirting boards are made of polyurethane, which confirms its versatility.
When choosing a skirting board for your home, consider not only the aesthetic value of the finish, but also the multitasking practicality of an irreplaceable and almost invisible floor skirting board.