The sealing of the transition area between the indoor wall and the floor is a detail that cannot be ignored in interior decoration. It can prevent unsightly gaps between the wall and the floor and protect the wall from collision damage.
Through the correct edge sealing method, it can play a decorative and protective role and improve the durability of your indoor space. At the same time, the decorative effect of sealing can add beauty to the interior and make the space more integrated. The most commonly used edge sealing method is to use skirting as a closing profile at the edge of the wall foot.
Functionally speaking, skirting has four major roles: protecting the wall, facilitating hygiene; hiding wires; modifying interface deviations; and covering expansion joints.
From the perspective of interior designers, the role of skirting mainly includes five major roles. They protect the wall, hiding wires, and beautiful decorations, cover expansion joints, and provide auxiliary lighting.
Nowadays, some interior decorations pursue a simple design style and usually do not choose to use skirting to solve the gap between the wall and the floor. So, if you don't install skirting, how can you close the gap between the wall and the floor?
1. Use metal or PVC floor trim profiles
Using metal floor closing strips or PVC floor closing profiles instead of skirtings is a modern and simple way to close the floor. It can effectively solve the joint treatment between the wall and the floor, and ensure the beauty and functionality of the floor edge.
The advantage of this method is that metal or PVC materials are more durable, moisture-proof, and easy to maintain. At the same time, it reduces unnecessary lines in the space, which is suitable for minimalist interior design.
2. Use the stone to press the ground directly
There are many advantages to using stone to press directly on the ground instead of skirting. First, it can provide a simple and elegant visual effect, making the connection between the floor and the wall more natural and smooth. The stone itself is strong and wear-resistant, waterproof, and moisture-proof, especially suitable for areas with high humidity such as kitchens and bathrooms.
In addition, stone closing can reduce gaps, prevent dust accumulation, and facilitate cleaning and maintenance. This design method can also enhance the texture and grade of the space, suitable for modern and high-end decoration styles.
3. Use sealant to seal the joints between the wall and the floor
The benefit of using sealant instead of skirting to seal the wall and floor is that it can provide a simple and seamless transition, which is particularly suitable for modern and simple designs.
The sealant is flexible and has good waterproof and dustproof functions, which can effectively prevent water seepage or dust accumulation on the edge of the floor.
In addition, the use of sealant can save installation materials and space, will not add unnecessary decorative lines, maintain the overall consistency of the wall and floor, and facilitate subsequent maintenance and repairs.
4. Use the method of embedding the floor into the wall
Using the wall to press the ground, making grooves in the wall, and embedding the floor or tiles into the grooves has many benefits.
First, it achieves a perfect transition between the wall and the ground, reduces visible boundaries, and makes the overall space more tidy and unified.
Second, this method enhances the fixation of the wall and the ground, avoiding the problem of traditional skirting lines easily falling off or moving.
In addition, the slotted and embedded design improves dust and water resistance, while reducing maintenance requirements, which is particularly suitable for modern and simple interior design.
When you pursue a minimalist interior decoration style, the above 4 wall and floor finishing methods of alternative skirting can perfectly reflect their unique advantages.
When you choose metal or PVC trim as a finishing solution for walls and floors, it can provide a decorative effect that combines durability, waterproofness, and modern simplicity.
The finishing method using stone pressing emphasizes the high-end texture and easy-to-clean characteristics of the interior. The sealant finishing achieves a seamless and simple transition with its waterproof and dustproof function.
No matter which method you use as a solution for the gap between the wall and the floor, they can provide unique benefits as a complement to your minimalist interior decoration.
