In our interior decoration, skirtings not only have a decorative function but also protect the wall and prevent the bottom of the wall from being damaged by collision. However, with the popularization of smart home devices, there will be more and more wires in the room, and the exposed wires or cables will affect the room's beauty and may also bring safety hazards.
So, do we have a way to solve this decoration problem? The answer is yes. By installing skirtings that can hide wires, you can store the wires and cables in the room in the skirtings' back groove space, tidying the living environment, improving living safety, and avoiding the risk of tripping over wires or leakage.
This article will introduce several skirtings that can store wires and the characteristics of these skirtings, helping us create a clean and tidy home environment while improving the utilization efficiency of our indoor space.
As we all know, traditional skirtings only serve to protect wall panels and provide interior decoration, and their functions are usually relatively simple.
With the development of the times and people's pursuit of versatility in decorative materials, a new skirting profile has emerged on the market that combines the advantages of traditional skirtings with storage functions. Some space or grooves are reserved at the back of this skirting, where wires or cables can be stored to avoid exposure.
These modern skirtings are designed with cable management functions in mind, and there are special channels inside to accommodate wires. This design allows wires to pass easily without damaging the wall or floor.
1. PVC skirting
PVC skirting is an interior decoration material made of polyvinyl chloride and calcium carbonate. It is widely used in homes and commercial spaces. It is lightweight, moisture-proof, and insect-proof.
PVC skirting can be obtained in a variety of different appearances by changing the extrusion model. Some PVC skirtings are hollowed out inside to hide wires and cables. When installed, these wires can be easily placed in the grooves on the back and then fixed to the bottom of the wall with track clips. This simple and convenient installation method makes it popular in many commercial decoration fields.
PVC skirting has strong plasticity and can be installed not only on straight walls such as bedrooms, living rooms, and corridors but also in curved areas such as column bases and corridor corners.
2. Wooden skirting
Wooden skirting is a decorative profile with a long history, often used in high-end interior decoration and retro-style interior decoration.
Traditional wooden skirting has fewer grooves reserved for wires and cables, but it is highly customizable. Therefore, you can customize wooden skirting that can accommodate wires according to project requirements. This type of skirting can perfectly improve your messy indoor wiring.
It has excellent decorative and practical properties. For those who want to improve space utilization, wooden skirting is also a very good choice.
3. Multi-layer solid wood skirting
Compared with PVC skirting, multi-layer solid wood skirting has a superior material structure, and they have a harder and more wear-resistant surface.
In addition, they can be customized into various finishes through 3D transfer and PVC film coating. For example, wood grain, marble, and metal texture.
Through personalized customization, this skirting can also reserve space behind it to hide indoor wires. Due to their special material structure, they also have better durability, can maintain shape and appearance for a long time, and provide a good medium for the storage of indoor wires.
4. Metal skirting
Metal skirting is a decorative material with a metal style, which can usually be divided into aluminum alloy skirting and stainless steel skirting.
This type of metal skirting is characterized by high strength, durability, and corrosion resistance, and is often used in industrial style or modern interior design.
Metal skirting can be designed in the shape of a cable trough, which can not only effectively hide wires and cables, but also provide good protection for the wall.
1. When choosing a skirting board, the size of the groove or internal space on the back is worth considering. The size and internal space of the skirting board need to be determined according to the number of wires or cables to avoid damage to the wires due to squeezing.
2. When using skirting boards to store wires, it is necessary to ensure that the wires are evenly arranged to avoid overlapping, twisting, or bending.
3. Use wires and insulating materials that meet safety standards to avoid short circuits or leakage problems caused by wire damage.
4. The installation of the skirting board needs to be ensured to be stable to avoid loose wires that may be exposed or damaged.
1. Functional requirements
If the space needs to hide a lot of wires, you should choose skirting boards with wide cable troughs, such as PVC or metal skirting boards. In contrast, if only a small number of wires need to be hidden, wooden or multi-layer solid wood skirting boards can also be customized to meet the needs.
2. Decorative style
The appearance design of the skirting board needs to be coordinated with the overall style of the room. Modern-style rooms can choose simple PVC or metal skirting boards, while traditional or retro style rooms are more suitable for wooden or solid wood skirting boards.
3. Durability and safety
Choose skirting boards made of strong and durable materials, especially in areas that are frequently used. PVC and metal skirting boards are suitable for use in environments such as kitchens and bathrooms due to their durability and moisture resistance.
1. Aesthetics
The wires are perfectly hidden, making the space neater and more beautiful, avoiding exposed wires that damage the overall decoration effect.
2. Safety
Hidden wires can reduce the risk of electric shock and tripping, especially suitable for families with children and pets.
3. Easy maintenance
The wires are buried in the skirting board, but can still be easily taken out and maintained, ensuring easy maintenance in the event of cable failure.
In modern decoration, skirting boards not only beautify the connection between the wall and the ground but also hide the wires through the space inside the skirting boards, making the space neater and safer. Skirting boards of different materials and styles can effectively meet cable management needs in different scenarios. By properly selecting and installing skirting boards, the living space will not only be more beautiful, but also significantly improve the user experience and safety.
