You want to lay a new floor, you have One Floor on the eye and do you want to look for a nice fitting plinth? Then there are several elements to take into account when making your choice. Which plinth to choose the best Is a question that depends on your personal wishes and requirements. Is the plinth purely functional or do you want it to fit nicely into the living style you envisage? We went into the wonderful world of plinths especially for you and summarize everything in this blog. Very handy!
Why do I need a plinth?
A plinth has a number of important functions. A plinth, of course, is a beautiful addition to the interior. If you want to realize a certain style in the house, a plinth is an ideal way to emphasize this living style. Do you want a classic living style? Then adjust the plinth here. Do you want a modern home? Then his High skirting boards May be a good choice. However, in addition to the visual, a plinth has even more functions. The plinth creates a nice transition between wall and floor, often you can hide some ugly spots with such a plinth. In addition, the plinth can act as a kind of bumper for the wall and thus provide a piece of extra protection against damage.
What types of plinths are there?
Just like in the world of floors, you also have a huge amount of possibilities to choose from in the world of plinths. Plinths differ in dimensions such as thickness and height, baseboards differ in color, baseboards differ in finishing/handling and baseboards differ in shape and appearance.
Straight skirting boards
A straight plinth is a plinth with a tight rectangular shape when facing the end. These plinths are very popular in modern interiors and are often chosen in combination with, for example, a Herringbone floor Or Whalebone floor . These baseboards are also sometimes Modern skirting boards And are generally realized from MDF .
High skirting boards
A high plinth can come in different shapes, such as in the form of a straight plinth or a bead plinth. However, the height of these plinths is of enormous importance. High plinths are available, for example, in heights of 90mm, but also in heights of 120mm. High skirting boards Are available in different colourways.
Bead skirting boards
A beaded plinth can usually also be arranged under the category of high skirting boards, only more work has been put in the shape of the skirting boards. These are often very graceful at the top and can mainly be seen a lot in homes with a more classical or domestic interior. Often such plinths become Contemporary skirting boards Or Colonial plinths Called.
Transfer baseboards or renovation ribbons
Do you have difficulty removing the old existing plinths and do you want to leave them on? No problem. By making use of Transfer plinths , Also sometimes called renovation ribbons, you do not have to remove the old skirting boards at all. You just put this transfer plinth, as the name gives away a bit, over the existing plinths. Transfer plinths are hollow inside and serve as a kind of new cover over the old plinths.
Plakplinten
Scrap Baseboards Are generally flat baseboards that can be easily attached to the floor. These are often the plinths used when laying a laminate floor. These skirting boards are generally ideal for bridging the space between the floor and the wall and are also easy to place due to the ready-made adhesive strip under the plinth. In addition, the plinths are often available in similar colors to the floor. This way they stand out less.
Skirting boards with cable duct
Would you like to place plinths, but also like to get rid of the internet cables, for example? Then this is a piece of cake with the Cable tray baseboards . These plinths are provided with a recess at the rear, so you can run cables behind it relatively easily. No more ugly cables in sight!
The size of the plinth
When choosing the size of the plinth, pay attention to several aspects. First, the advice is to take into account the thickness of the plinth. How far do you want this one to get off the wall. Do you have a space to bridge between the floor and the wall? Then a thick plinth is often useful. You don't have this? Then it may be better to opt for a thinner plinth. A thinner plinth is often useful if you want to place cabinets against the wall, for example. You also cannot forget the height in the process. This must be in proportion to the rest of the space. The most sold plinth at Solza.nl is the MDF High Plinth White Ground in size 90x12x2400mm . In general, a height of 90mm is seen as a nice high, but not too high plinth.
The color of the plinth
Plinths are generally available in a wide range of different colors. These come in black, cream white and white. At Solza.nl we have, among other things, the following plinths in RAL colors;
However, if you buy a plinth that is already made by color, such as black plinths, anthracite plinths or beige plinths, you can often not easily add it after placement. This often requires a special touch set in the correct RAL color. Often it is necessary to update the color of these skirting boards because the skirting boards will be sawn in the skirting boards. It can happen that a small serrated edge remains visible. At Solza.nl, we therefore advise our customers, if you want to finish the plinth neatly in a color, to choose white primed plinths that you make and finish in the desired color after placing. Convenient to know!
What plinth for laminate?
When laying a laminate floor, one must take into account the possible operation of the floor boards. In practice, this generally results in a piece of space between the laminate floor and the wall. To bridge this space and cover it neatly, with a laminate floor, generally opts for a adhesive plinth. This one Adhesive skirting boards Can in most cases be ordered in the same foil color as the laminate floor itself. For example, the plinths do not stand out very much. Incidentally, you can of course also choose to have the skirting boards stand off from the floor. This is primarily a matter of taste. Adhesive skirting boards are, as the name gives away a bit, provided with a ready-made adhesive strip at the bottom and therefore extra easy to apply. In addition, it is also possible to combine a laminate floor with high plinths. However, make sure that the high skirting boards are thick enough to make the aforementioned bridge between floor and wall. Yet another possibility is a combination of both species Plinths laminate .
What plinth for PVC slice?
When we talk about Slice PVC We also target Dryback PVC Or glued PVC. In principle, any kind of plinth can be attached to this PVC flooring type. The floor is glued to the ground and therefore in this case there is no need to take into account, for example, the operation of the floor. The PVC floor can be laid directly up to the wall and therefore no space is required between the wall and the floor. In general, however, we see at Solza.nl that with a slab of PVC floor, one opts the most for an MDF plinth. MDF skirting boards Are generally already white-grounded and for this reason ideal for processing, placing and possibly painting or painting afterwards. With these plinths it is possible to bring the plinth in any desired color. Ideal!
Is a PVC floor without a plinth possible?
The answer to this question is yes. Paste PVC is glued to the substrate and can, in principle, be laid against the walls or walls without seams. Because the floor can be placed directly against the wall, a plinth is therefore not necessary. A plinth is therefore mainly a visual addition to dryback PVC.
What plinth for click PVC?
Are you looking for plinths for Click PVC ? Very sensible. Contrary to what we previously indicated about slab of PVC, click PVC is recommended to add a plinth. Because these floors are loose, it is not possible to always place them tightly against the wall. A plinth is therefore a handy addition to prevent any weird cracks and seams. With click PVC, people often opt for a high plinth in the form of White skirting boards Or Black skirting boards .
Tailor-made advice for your situation
In addition to the above, it is also recommended to always seek advice from someone who has experience with and knowledge of skirting boards when in doubt. At Solza.nl we are happy to help you advise in which skirting boards are suitable for your situation. You can do this simply and completely without obligation Contact On recording with us. Or you can schedule an appointment to visit our Showroom in Alphen aan den Rijn .
