The last stage of finishing works in the apartment is the installation of plinth . It can be matched to the color of walls or floors, or to act as a contrast element in the interior. Depending on which skirting board you choose, the visual perception of the room may change. So, a plastic product is more suitable for a floor covered with carpet, linoleum or jute, plastic and MDF panels, and for a parquet, a solid board or a laminate - panels made from solid wood. The advantage of the last option before the first is obvious - the outdoor wooden plinth looks more expensive and presentable, that's why it is organically combined with elite floor coverings. In addition, the product made of wood has a number of important advantages:
- naturalness and environmental friendliness;
- simplicity in installation and dismantling;
- durability;
- the presence of a special channel for placing cables;
- high strength.
Of the disadvantages can be identified increased sensitivity to humidity, which imposes restrictions on the premises in which you can use it. It is advisable to exclude the kitchen, bathroom and toilet.
Which model to choose?
A high-quality skirting board is made exclusively from solid wood. The most common and available material is pine. The cost of pine skirting is 1.5-3 cu. for one running meter. The price depends on the complexity of the panel shape and the number of "clipped" elements.
More expensive breed for the slats is oak and linden. The minimum cost of lime is $ 2.5, but oak 5-8 USD. Oak plinth is considered elite and is used for decoration of elite piece parquet.
Slightly less often use maple, pear, birch, cherry, alder, walnut, beech and other tree species. Exotic lovers will appreciate products and acacia, dusia, merbau and mahogany.
The range also presents a separate type of plinth, which is also considered wooden, but not made of solid wood. It is based on spruce, and the front is covered with elite wood: bamboo, walnut, oak. The cost of veneered products depends on the composition of veneer and ranges between 4-6 cu.
Buying Tips
When buying a skirting board from an array, pay attention to the type of wood and other characteristics of the product. Sometimes you can find a bar from acacia or pine for a very low price - 15-20 cents per running meter. This cost is explained by the fact that the plinth is not made of solid wood, but is glued from several longitudinal parts. Sometimes the reason may be a large number of knots, uneven color or other marriage.
If you want the color of the flooring to perfectly match the color of the wooden skirting, then make an order in one company. So you can be sure that the shade will be chosen perfectly.
The lineup
In the assortment of construction companies the following types of skirting boards are represented:
- Outdoor wide wooden skirting boards . Designed for finishing the floor in classical interiors. Provide a special "pocket" for wiring and cables. Because of the high material consumption, they are quite expensive, so they are often manufactured according to a personal order.
- Curved models . It is used very rarely, mostly in special projects. This plinth is done exclusively by hand, so its cost can be 30-40 USD. per meter.
- Classic plinth . Strict narrow strip, which does not have rich decor and carved elements. Budget option, which is suitable for any interior.
As you can see, the range of skirting boards is very wide. You just need to decide on the color and price range.
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