PVC Skirting, also known as PVC skirting board, skirting line. It is a widely used and long-term application history of floor decoration profiles.
There are many benefits to using PVC skirting to decorate your home, which will be discussed in this article. Its functions, materials, production process, advantages and disadvantages, installation methods, and applications in life. In this guide, you can find all the information about PVC skirting.
PVC skirting is a floor profile made of various materials, mainly used to protect the bottom edge of the wall, hide the gap between the wall and the floor, and provide a delicate decorative effect for the indoor floor.
In addition, modern PVC skirting will be functionally iterated on this basis, such as adding hidden wires and cables or providing auxiliary lighting by embedding LED light strips in the skirting.
PVC skirting boards are made by mixing polyvinyl chloride resin powder, calcium carbonate, and other materials, extruding them through a twin-screw extruder, cooling and shaping them, and then covering them with PVC film.
The auxiliary materials such as fillers, stabilizers, plasticizers, etc. added during the production process only enhance the performance and appearance of the skirting boards.
The production of PVC composite skirting is not a very complicated process, but to ensure the quality of the final product, the details of each link must be well controlled.
First, choose high-quality PVC resin powder and other additives, such as plasticizers, stabilizers, fillers, etc.
The quality of raw materials largely determines the quality and performance of the final product.
According to the precise ratio of the product, the dosage of PVC resin and various additives is configured to ensure that the physical and chemical properties of the material meet expectations.
Then the configured raw materials are fully mixed through a mixer to ensure that the components are evenly dispersed and the material properties are consistent.
The fully mixed raw materials are transported to the extruder and extruded through a professional die under high temperature and pressure to form a skirting board of a specific shape.
The extruded skirt needs to be placed in a water tank for cooling, which allows it to quickly cool down and set to ensure dimensional stability and strength.
To make the skirting board obtain a rich finishing effect, it is usually necessary to perform surface treatment to enhance its decorativeness.
Common surface treatments include PVC lamination, thermal transfer, spraying, etc.
Cut the finished skirting boards to the length required by the customer. The length of PVC skirting boards is usually 2.2m and 2.4m.
Strict quality inspection is carried out on the cut-to-length skirtings to ensure that their appearance, length, cutting position, and various performance tests meet the standards.
After strict testing, the PVC skirting profiles are sorted, marked, and packaged, and then transported to a specific area of the warehouse for storage, awaiting shipment.
If you compare PVC skirting boards to traditional wooden skirting boards, they have many advantages.
First of all, PVC skirting is a composite material. Its raw materials only contain polyvinyl chloride resin powder, calcium carbonate, and some additives. There are no substances harmful to human health in its raw materials, so it is more trustworthy in terms of safety performance.
Secondly, this kind of skirting is recyclable, which is of great value for us to protect the environment. Pure solid wood skirting is usually made of felled logs, which will cause certain damage and impact on the environment.
Since PVC material itself has excellent waterproof performance and no affinity with water, it will not be affected by humid environments.
However, traditional solid wood skirtings are prone to swelling or deformation when exposed to water.
PVC skirting is light and wear-resistant. The addition of fillers further enhances its hardness and wear resistance, making it easy to cope with various indoor environments.
Wooden skirtings are often troubled by insects and therefore require regular maintenance to maintain their appearance and performance.
PVC skirtings do not provide conditions for insects to breed, so they can effectively prevent the trouble of household insects.
PVC skirting boards have a smooth surface, easy to clean and maintain. Usually, they can be easily cleaned by wiping with a damp cloth.
Solid wood skirting has a higher density and therefore a higher weight. This makes it difficult to cut and install.
PVC skirting is relatively light, so it has more advantages in transportation, cutting, and installation.
PVC skirting is usually made of PVC film, so it can be shaped into a variety of finishes.
For example, wood grain, marble grain, leather grain, fabric grain, leather grain, diatom mud grain, etc.
Compared with solid wood and metal skirtings, PVC skirtings have higher advantages.
Suitable for large-scale use, especially for projects or home projects with limited budgets, choosing PVC skirtings is a wise investment.
There are generally three ways to install PVC skirting: gluing, nailing, and snap-on.
The glue-on method is usually suitable for construction environments with relatively flat walls, while the nail method makes it easier to achieve a firm installation effect. In addition, the snap-on installation skirting consists of two parts, one is the skirting and the other is the base. During the construction process, you need to install the base first, and then snap the skirting into the base.
Although it has many advantages, it also has disadvantages. Understanding its advantages and disadvantages can help us make more reasonable decisions when purchasing.
It is well known that PVC materials are sensitive to high-temperature environments and are prone to deformation or melting when exposed to high-temperature environments for a long time. Therefore, they cannot be installed outdoors or near heat sources.
The surface bonding process, glue quality, and installation environment will affect the degree of bonding between the surface PVC film and the substrate.
PVC skirting has a certain degree of flexibility, but it will still dent or break when subjected to strong impact. Compared with solid wood skirting or aluminum alloy skirting, its impact resistance is poor.
Compared with solid wood skirting, PVC skirting has a poor texture. Although it can imitate the appearance of various wood grains, it still lacks the warmth and high-end feeling of natural wood.
The advantage of PVC skirting boards is that they are very easy to install. They are usually placed flat on the bottom of the wall and fixed with glue, nails, or a base.
Using adhesive to fix the skirting board is a very convenient installation method. This method is suitable for flat walls, and simple installation, and no additional fixing is required.
There are usually two ways to fix skirting with nails.
The first is to drive nails along the surface of the skirting to fix it. After fixing, the nail head position needs to be painted with the same color repair paint to achieve the effect of hiding the nails.
In addition, there is also a skirting with a pressure strip that is also fixed with nails. First, drill a hole at the bottom of the wall, then install the expansion screw, and then drive the nail into the skirting groove to fix it, and finally embed the pressure strip into the skirting groove.
The installation of the clip-on skirting board requires first fixing the base to the bottom of the wall, and then clamping the skirting board into the base to complete the fixation.
The coordination between different decorative elements in the room and the unification of colors can achieve a more beautiful effect. Therefore, the color of the skirting board is usually selected according to the three elements of wall, floor, and door frame.
Choosing skirting with the same color as the door frame can make the entire space more linear.
This color scheme is usually suitable for modern simple or minimalist interior decoration design. The height of the skirting is usually chosen to be consistent with the width of the door frame, and the thickness of the skirting is consistent with the thickness of the door frame, or slightly less than the thickness of the door frame by 1-2cm.
Choosing the same color as the floor can make the floor appear longer visually.
This decoration scheme is suitable for larger rooms or open space designs, which can enhance the sense of unity and flow of the space.
However, this color scheme is not the best choice for small apartments or rooms with low ceilings. The visual extension of the floor may make people feel that the ceiling is closer to the ground and the space is lower.
Choosing a skirting board with the same color as the wall can make the overall space look harmonious. The skirting board is visually integrated with the wall, avoiding excessive color contrast and making the room look cleaner and tidier.
This color scheme is usually suitable for modern and simple style space design.
If the room height is more than 3 meters, you can choose a 15cm high skirting, which can not only coordinate with the space proportion but also create a grand and stable visual effect.
If the floor is low, you can choose a 7~10cm skirting to avoid a sense of oppression in the space.
In addition, the height of the skirting will be selected according to many factors. Such as room size, ceiling height, wall decoration and style, floor material, functional requirements, personal preferences, etc.
PVC skirting has a wide range of applications. Its excellent durability and high cost-effectiveness make it particularly suitable for commercial projects or home environments with limited budgets.
The living room, bedroom, kitchen, bathroom, corridor, staircase, and other places in the living space can be decorated with skirting to enhance the decorative effect and protect the wall.
In some commercial spaces, PVC skirting has won the favor of many owners with its rich finishing effects and excellent wear resistance. It does not take up too much engineering budget and can create matching finishing effects according to different environments to obtain a unified interior appearance.
Such as commercial environments such as offices, shops, hotels, and restaurants.
PVC skirting is widely used in schools, hospitals, libraries, and other places due to its high durability and easy cleaning. In addition, its material is environmentally friendly and there is no need to worry about causing harm to the human body.
PVC skirting is a common indoor floor decoration material and plays an important role in the decoration field. When you choose to skirt for your home environment, you need to have a deep understanding of its material composition, characteristics, production process, advantages and disadvantages, and selection tips to ensure that your interior decoration is as beautiful as possible.
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