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PVC skirting

  • 09-10-2014 8:23am
    #1
    mickman
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    Anyone ever seen / used pvc skirting ? is it cheaper / dearer than timber ? would you recommend ?


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  • #2
    Gumbo
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    mickman wrote: »
    Anyone ever seen / used pvc skirting ? is it cheaper / dearer than timber ? would you recommend ?

    Haven't used the standard PVC ones, but have seen the skirting rads.

    I presume the PVC skirts are slightly more expensive but you get a non maintainence item.


  • #3
    BryanF
    Moderators, Home & Garden Moderators Posts: 10,146 Mod ✭✭✭✭BryanF


    mickman wrote: »
    Anyone ever seen / used pvc skirting ? is it cheaper / dearer than timber ? would you recommend ?

    mick is this for a nursing home?


  • #4
    mickman
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,661 ✭✭✭mickman


    BryanF wrote: »
    mick is this for a nursing home?

    nope , a house

    why so ?


  • #5
    BryanF
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    IMHO pvc is cheap and tacky looking.


  • #6
    mickman
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    BryanF wrote: »
    IMHO pvc is cheap and tacky looking.

    ok fair enough thanks


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  • #7
    blacktea
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 81 ✭✭blacktea


    mickman wrote: »
    Anyone ever seen / used pvc skirting ? is it cheaper / dearer than timber ? would you recommend ?

    ive heard its difficult to joint them properly at corners etc. And as a result the finished look can be poor. Also, because they are flexible (ish) can deform, again affecting appearance


  • #8
    sydthebeat
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    i dont see the purpose of them.....


  • #9
    sky6
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    sydthebeat wrote: »
    i dont see the purpose of them.....

    I would have thought that was obvious, No painting and easy to clean.

    There is one I've seen where the retaining clip is fixed to the Wall and the skirting is slid down onto the clips and into place. Easy to remove for running Cables or Cleaning.

    I think B&Q do a pvc faced mdf Skirting which looks very good 17.50 for an 2400 length. I don't know how it fixed though.


  • #10
    BryanF
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    what about having no skirting at all! just a plasterboard shadow gap to the flooring..


  • #11
    damianmc
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 24 ✭damianmc


    BryanF wrote: »
    what about having no skirting at all! just a plasterboard shadow gap to the flooring..

    Is this expensive/ easily acheived?
    I like the thought of having no skirting at all in the new build we are planning


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  • #12
    BryanF
    Moderators, Home & Garden Moderators Posts: 10,146 Mod ✭✭✭✭BryanF


    damianmc wrote: »
    Is this expensive/ easily acheived?
    I like the thought of having no skirting at all in the new build we are planning

    Skirting hides mediocre work. Without you need an exacting workforce who will want to be paid more than those just tacking on a skirting.


  • #13
    mfceiling
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,906 ✭✭✭✭mfceiling


    BryanF wrote: »
    what about having no skirting at all! just a plasterboard shadow gap to the flooring..

    Oh no....you didn't seriously mention the shadow gap detail!!


  • #14
    wmpdd3
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,625 ✭✭✭wmpdd3


    Our house has PVC skirting in the kitchen and the bathroom. Its is very easy to clean especially with no water car wash! The only issue is that the sealant used on the joints has yellowed and needs to be replaced. The rest of the house has gloss painted wooden skirting boards.


  • #15
    BryanF
    Moderators, Home & Garden Moderators Posts: 10,146 Mod ✭✭✭✭BryanF


    mfceiling wrote: »
    Oh no....you didn't seriously mention the shadow gap detail!!

    I know! Anything to add to a plasterboarder's job! :)


  • #16
    mickman
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,661 ✭✭✭mickman


    i think gloss painted wooden is what i will go with .


  • #17
    gooner99
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,056 ✭✭✭gooner99


    I think a simple white skirting looks good,especially with oak doors.


  • #18
    galwaytt
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    what is the floor finish ? I made a skirting from the same tile as my floor.........

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