How Much Does Skirting Board Cost in Perth? A 2026 Price Guide
If you are renovating or building in Perth, skirting boards are one of the last jobs on the list and one of the easiest to underestimate. The good news is that skirting is also one of the most affordable finishing touches in the whole project. In Perth in 2026, professionally supplied and fitted skirting boards start from around $13 per linear metre for standard primed MDF, and the final figure comes down to a handful of clear factors: the material, the height of the board, the finish, and how much of it your home needs.
This guide breaks down what you can actually expect to pay across Perth and Western Australia, so you can budget with confidence rather than guess. Every rate below is for supply and installation by a local installer, and prices exclude GST unless stated.
What decides the price of skirting boards?
There is no single “skirting price” because a few variables move the number up or down. Understanding them makes it easy to see where your quote lands and where you can save.
- Material. Primed MDF (medium-density fibreboard) is the most popular and the most cost-effective choice for Perth homes. Solid or timber-matched profiles are the premium end.
- Height of the board. A taller skirting board uses more material and takes marginally longer to fit, so the rate rises with height. In Perth the common sizes are 67 mm, 92 mm and 140 mm.
- Finish. Primed boards arrive ready for paint; you can have them painted for you, or paint them yourself after installation to save. A professional paint finish is charged on top of the supply-and-fit rate.
- Quantity. Skirting is priced per linear metre, so the total scales with the perimeter of every room. A single room and a whole house are very different jobs.
- Site conditions. Removing and disposing of old skirting, working around fixed cabinetry, or fitting to masonry rather than stud walls can all add a little labour.
Skirting board prices in Perth: 2026 rates per linear metre
Here is what standard primed MDF skirting costs when supplied and fitted by Perth Flooring & Skirting. These are the boards most Perth homeowners choose, and the rate already includes the labour to install them. The per-metre rates apply to jobs of 70 linear metres or more; smaller jobs are priced individually.
| Skirting board | Height | Supplied & fitted (ex GST) |
|---|---|---|
| Standard primed MDF | 67 mm | from $13 / linear metre |
| Standard primed MDF | 92 mm | from $13.50 / linear metre |
| Standard primed MDF | 140 mm | from $20 / linear metre |
| Painting (on request) | 67 or 92 mm | from an extra $9.75 / metre |
Beyond the standard range there is a wide choice of profiles — Bull Nose, Half Splayed, WA Colonial, Lambs Tongue, Federation and more — along with custom paint colours; our skirting board styles guide walks through them. You can see the full, current list on the skirting board prices page.
A quick worked example
Skirting a whole home is where these rates come into their own. A typical three or four bedroom Perth house has around 100 linear metres of skirting once you add up every room and hallway. In 67 mm primed MDF, supplied and fitted, that is roughly $1,300 plus GST for the house, before any optional painting — one of the smaller line items in a whole renovation. One thing worth knowing: the per-metre rates above apply to jobs of 70 linear metres or more. For smaller jobs an individual rate applies, so it always pays to have your specific job measured and priced.
MDF vs timber skirting: where the cost really changes
The biggest single lever on your skirting budget is the material. Primed MDF gives a crisp, paint-ready finish that suits the vast majority of Perth homes, holds detail well, and keeps the cost down. Solid timber and timber-matched skirting cost more, both to supply and to finish, and are usually chosen to match an exposed timber floor or a specific heritage profile rather than for everyday rooms.
For most projects, primed MDF painted in a clean white or a colour matched to your architraves delivers the look people actually want at a fraction of the timber price. If you are laying a timber, hybrid or laminate floor at the same time, it is worth deciding on the skirting height and profile up front so the whole room reads as one finished space.
Does painting add much to the cost?
Primed MDF skirting comes ready to paint, which gives you a choice. Painting on request is charged from an extra $9.75 per metre for 67 or 92 mm boards, and it is a proper three-coat job — two coats before installation and the top coat after — with the gap between the wall and the boards filled, so nothing is left on your to-do list. Alternatively, you can have the primed boards installed and paint them yourself, which trims the cost if you are happy to do the work. Either way, having the boards arrive primed means you are never starting from bare board.
What is specific to Perth and WA?
Skirting itself is fairly consistent nationally, but a few local realities are worth knowing when you compare quotes in Perth:
- Brick and masonry walls. Many Perth homes are double-brick rather than timber-framed. Fixing skirting neatly to masonry is a slightly different job to fixing to stud walls, and a local installer who works on WA homes every week will handle it without fuss.
- Matching new flooring. A large share of Perth renovations pair new skirting with a new floor over a concrete slab. Getting the skirting fitted after the floor, at the right height, gives the cleanest result and hides the expansion gap that floating and direct-stick floors need.
- Buy local, fit local. Choosing a Perth-based supplier and installer keeps the supply and the fit under one roof, which usually means a sharper price and a single point of accountability if anything needs adjusting.
Getting an accurate skirting quote
The rates above are the right way to sanity-check a budget, but every home is a little different. The quickest way to turn linear metres into a real number is to measure the perimeter of each room, decide on a height, and get it priced. Perth Flooring & Skirting is a local, fully insured business based in Pearsall with public liability cover up to $5 million, so the same team that quotes the job is the team that fits it.
You can put your measurements straight into the online quote tool for a fast estimate, or check the full current rates on the skirting board prices page before you decide.
Skirting board cost in Perth: frequently asked questions
How much does skirting board cost per metre in Perth?
Standard primed MDF skirting starts from $13 per linear metre supplied and fitted (ex GST) for 67 mm boards, rising to $13.50 for 92 mm and $20 for 140 mm.
Is MDF or timber skirting cheaper?
Primed MDF is the more affordable option and suits most Perth homes. Solid timber costs more to supply and finish and is usually chosen to match an exposed timber floor or a specific profile.
Does the price include installation?
Yes. The per-linear-metre rates above are for supply and fit. Optional painting is charged separately, from an extra $9.75 per metre.
Do I pay GST on top?
The rates quoted are ex GST, so allow for GST on top when budgeting.
How do I get an exact price for my home?
Measure the perimeter of each room you want skirted, choose a board height, and use the online quote tool for a fast, no-obligation estimate.