Skirting Board Styles & Profiles: A Perth Homeowner’s Guide
Skirting boards do more than cover the join between your wall and floor: their style and height set the tone of a room. Get the profile right and the whole space feels considered; get it wrong and it can date a renovation instantly. This guide walks through the main skirting board styles and profiles available for Perth homes, from clean modern squares to traditional colonial detail, and how to choose the height and look that suit your house.
How to choose a skirting profile
Three things guide the choice: the era and style of your home, the height that suits your ceilings and floor, and whether you are painting or staining. As a rule, clean, square profiles suit modern homes, while stepped and curved profiles suit period and classic interiors. It also pays to match your skirting to your door architraves so the trims read as one family throughout the house.
Modern and contemporary profiles
For a modern Perth home, simple is stronger. Clean, squared profiles such as a square (DAR) edge, a subtle bevelled top or a slim blade profile give a crisp, minimal line that suits contemporary interiors. These profiles let the wall and floor do the talking, and they look especially sharp in a taller height.
Traditional and period profiles
For a character home, a Hamptons look or a classic interior, decorative profiles bring warmth and detail. WA Colonial and double colonial, Federation and Lambs Tongue profiles have the stepped and curved detailing that suits period homes and traditional styling. They add a sense of craft that a plain board cannot.
The timeless all-rounders
Some profiles simply work anywhere. A bullnose, with its softly rounded top edge, is a classic that suits almost any home and hides knocks well, while a half splay, with its angled top, is a subtle, practical profile that sheds dust and sits comfortably in both modern and traditional rooms. If you are unsure, these are safe, enduring choices.
What height should your skirting be?
Height changes the feel as much as the profile. Standard skirting around 67 mm is neat and economical, 92 mm is a comfortable middle ground, and taller boards of 140 mm and above make a bolder, more contemporary statement that also suits higher ceilings. Perth Flooring & Skirting carries a wide range of heights, so you can match the proportion to your rooms rather than settle for a one-size board.
Painted or stained?
Most Perth skirting is painted, usually in white or a colour matched to the architraves, and primed MDF is the smooth, stable, paint-ready choice for that. If you want a natural or stained timber look, pine skirting gives you real wood to work with. Our MDF vs timber skirting guide covers that decision in full.
Skirting styles and cost
Whichever profile you choose, standard primed MDF skirting starts from $13 per linear metre supplied and fitted, with taller and more detailed profiles priced accordingly. You can see the full profile range and current rates on the skirting board prices page, and our skirting board cost guide explains what drives the price.
Getting your skirting done
The easiest way to settle on a style is to see the profiles and match them to your rooms. Perth Flooring & Skirting is a local, fully insured business based in Pearsall, and the same team that helps you choose the profile supplies and fits it. Start with the online quote tool for a fast estimate.
Skirting board styles and profiles: frequently asked questions
What skirting style suits a modern home?
Clean, squared profiles such as a square (DAR) edge, a bevelled top or a slim blade profile suit modern Perth homes, especially in a taller height.
What skirting suits a period or character home?
Decorative profiles like WA colonial, double colonial, Federation and Lambs Tongue bring the stepped and curved detail that suits traditional and period interiors.
What is the most popular skirting height?
Around 67 mm is the neat standard and 92 mm a common middle ground, while 140 mm and taller make a more contemporary statement and suit higher ceilings.
Should skirting match the architraves?
Matching or complementing your door architraves helps the trims read as one consistent family through the home.
How do I get a price for my skirting?
Use the online quote tool, or see the full range on the skirting board prices page.