Whether you’re building, renovating or just decorating your current home, you might be overwhelmed by the abundance of paints on the market, and each one offers something slightly different in terms of style, colour palettes, or texture.
Skirting boards aren’t always the first thing on your mind when building or renovating, but the colour and tone you select can significantly impact your colour scheme.
Whether you’re looking for inspiration or advice, we’ve got you covered. Here is a handy guide to the myriad of choices.
Types of Paint for Skirting Boards
Gloss Paint
Gloss paint is highly durable, long-lasting, and easy to clean, making it ideal for high-traffic areas of a house such as hallways, staircases, and kitchens. It’s also great for family homes where kids are likely to play around. Best opt for water-based paint, as oil-based paint tends to lose its shine over time and can start looking dull as the paint discolours.
Satin Paint
Satin paint is the new-age choice for skirting boards. It is the perfect alternative to traditional painted wooden skirting boards. A satin finish looks clean and crisp and complements bolder coloured walls. It brings a softer feel to the room and helps you achieve a more polished appearance. This type of paint is suitable for kitchens, bathrooms, bedrooms and living areas.
Matt Paint
If you’re looking for something more durable than emulsion paint, consider matt paint.
Even though it offers a dull or flat finish, it is ideal for use in rooms where there is frequent foot traffic or where water damage is likely. It also holds up well against humidity, temperature changes, and stains. You can wipe away spills with a damp cloth and clean dirt off surfaces with a damp sponge.
This type of paint is often chosen because it doesn’t require sanding and refinishing once dry.
What Paint Colour Should Your Skirtings Be?
Before deciding on paint, understand the design of your selected skirting board. Does your house have a traditional and eclectic look with WA Federation or Colonial profiles, or a modern style with a Lamb Tongue, Bullnose, or even a Wattleboard. Knowing the feeling of your house will help you choose the right kind of paint.
1. Choose a neutral shade
Try a pale blue or cream if you’re looking for something timeless and elegant. These shades go well with many different types of wood finishes, such as oak, pine, mahogany and walnut.
2. Consider the room
The colour of your skirting should match the rest of the room. For example, opt for a brighter hue like yellow or orange if you live in a bright space. If you want to keep things simple, stick to a natural palette—like grey, brown or black.
3. Mix it up
Don’t limit yourself to one colour; mix it up and add another element to your walls. You could use a contrasting colour, like red, or even a patterned wallpaper.
Hammer and Brush Is Here To Help
The best way to paint your skirting boards is to use the right tools and select the right paint and the perfect colour. Hammer and Brush will not only help you choose and install your skirting boards, but we can also professionally paint them without any headaches at the best prices guaranteed.
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