Designer skirting boards: tips to elevate your interior

The Best Skirting Board Mouldings: How to Choose the Right Ones for Your Interior

When you set out to choose mouldings and skirting boards for your interior, you face a real challenge: how do you pick products that will live up to your expectations, both visually and in terms of quality? The market offers a huge range of options, which can make the decision even harder. Our guide shows you how to make the right choice of skirting boards and mouldings.

Why choose polyurethane skirting boards?

Polyurethane skirting boards, such as those from Mardom Decor, stand out for their strength and their high-quality finish. Unlike other materials, polyurethane shrugs off knocks and scratches thanks to ScratchShield® technology, for far greater durability. Polyurethane skirting boards also hold their shape and will not warp, even in high humidity, which makes them perfect for rooms such as kitchens and bathrooms.

The benefits of polyurethane skirting boards

Mardom Decor polyurethane skirting boards are made from PolyForce, a material known for its high density and its exceptional strength. They are:

• Waterproof and resistant to temperature swings, ideal for damp rooms such as bathrooms.
• UV-resistant, so they will not yellow even in direct sunlight, keeping their colour year after year.
• Eco-friendly, as they are fully recyclable and so help to protect the environment.

How do you choose the right polyurethane skirting boards for your interior?

1. The height of the skirting boards

The height of the polyurethane skirting boards should be in proportion to the height of the walls and the size of the room. They neatly conceal the expansion gaps in the floor covering and can hide electrical cables for a clean finish.

2. Matching the skirting boards to the style of the room

Polyurethane skirting boards come in a wide range of styles and finishes to suit your interior, whether it is modern or classic. Mardom Decor offers profiles with a satin finish that need no painting, but you can also opt for paintable models so your skirting matches the rest of your interior scheme.

3. Easy to fit and easy to look after

Polyurethane skirting boards are simple to fit. They can be installed with adhesive or neoprene adhesive, which does away with screws and nails for a quick, invisible fixing. They need very little upkeep: a wipe with a cloth is all it takes to keep them looking as good as new.

Why choose Mardom Decor?

Mardom Decor stands out for its commitment to quality and innovation. Our polyurethane skirting boards are designed to satisfy the most demanding customers. They combine good looks, durability and practicality, while meeting environmental standards.

For more advice on choosing skirting boards, read our in-depth article "Skirting board mouldings - how to choose the colour?". You will find practical tips and recommendations there to help you make the best choice for your project.

Practical tips for fitting and finishing polyurethane skirting boards

• Fixing: Use a grab adhesive or neoprene adhesive for a solid fixing without screws. Clip fixing systems also work well with polyurethane skirting boards.
• Corners and joints : Internal and external corner cuts can be made with a mitre saw for a precise fit. Acrylic sealant lets you fill any small gaps and achieve a neat finish.
• Quick installation : Fitting polyurethane skirting boards is straightforward, even for keen DIYers, especially when fixing clips are used.

A few tips for a flawless installation

To guarantee a perfect finish when fitting polyurethane skirting boards, here are a few recommendations that will simplify the job and give you a lasting, good-looking result:

• Prepare the walls: Before fitting, make sure the walls are clean, dry and free of dust. If the surface is uneven, use filler to level it out.
• Measure accurately : A tape measure is essential for precise cuts. Take exact measurements of lengths and angles, especially in rooms with irregular shapes.
• Use a mitre saw: For clean cuts at the corners, a mitre saw gives you perfect joints between lengths of skirting and a professional finish.
• Fix them securely : Apply a grab adhesive suitable for polyurethane, or neoprene adhesive along the full length of the skirting board, for a reliable, lasting fixing with no visible screws or nails. If cables have to run behind them, be sure to choose skirting board models with a cable groove.
• Finish with care : To hide the joints between the skirting boards and the wall, apply acrylic sealant and smooth it with a finger or a filling knife. It will fill any small gaps and give you a clean, tidy finish.

Caring for polyurethane skirting boards to keep your interior looking immaculate

Polyurethane skirting boards are known for how little maintenance they need. To keep them at their best, a wipe with a damp cloth is enough. Avoid abrasive products that could damage the satin or painted finish. These skirting boards are built to keep their original appearance, even after years of sunlight or use in damp rooms.

Choosing polyurethane skirting boards means giving your interior a sophisticated, long-lasting finishing touch. Polyurethane stands out for its resistance to knocks, its imperviousness to water and its UV resistance, on top of offering a wide variety of styles and finishes.