PVC Skirting Is Easy To Fall Off? You Must Pay Attention To These Details before Installation

PVC skirting is a functional floor accessory that serves as a transitional decoration and protection between the indoor wall and the floor. However, during the actual installation and later application process, you may encounter problems such as the skirting falling off, loosening, and weak bonding.

So, is the PVC skirting easy to fall off? The answer is no. As long as the installation method is correct and the gap is handled carefully, the PVC skirting can ensure that it will not loosen for many years.

This article will answer this question in detail from three aspects: the characteristics, installation process, and precautions of PVC skirting.

Why does the PVC skirting fall off?

Homeowners familiar with home decoration know that the PVC skirting line falling off is usually not a quality problem of the product itself, but is caused by the following four construction details:

1. Improper wall treatment

If the wall is dusty, oily, water-stained, and uneven, its adhesion will be greatly reduced, resulting in poor adhesion or loose buckles.

2. Improper fixing method

Some homeowners use all-purpose glue or hot melt glue to paste in order to complete the installation quickly, but ignore the importance of the matching card slot or expansion screws of the PVC skirting line. Over time, the skirting line will naturally loosen or even fall off.

3. Uncorrected deformation of the skirting line

PVC materials are heated unevenly during storage and may deform slightly. If not corrected in advance, direct installation will cause stress accumulation and affect the fit.

4. Unstandardized installation process

No expansion joints are left at the joints of the skirting line, and no connectors or plug-in accessories are used, which will also cause the skirting line to bulge and fall off after thermal expansion and contraction.

Things You Need to Know Before Installing PVC Skirting

To ensure that the PVC skirting is durable and fits well, the following 5 factors are worth our attention:

1. The wall must be clean, dry, and flat

It is recommended to wipe the wall with a rag before installation and smooth out severely uneven areas with putty. If it is a new house wall, make sure the wall is dry to prevent moisture from affecting the adhesion.

2. Give priority to the snap-on installation structure

PVC skirting is recommended to use snap-on installation accessories, that is, first fix the plastic or metal clip on the wall (can be fixed with expansion screws), and then clip the skirting into it. Compared with simple pasting, this installation method is more stable and easier to replace and maintain.

3. Skirting pretreatment

Before construction, check each skirting for deformation or warping. If necessary, place it on a flat surface for 12 hours to release stress.

4. Use matching accessories to ensure complete closure

Although the small accessories, such as left and right end caps, connectors, outer corners/inner corners of the skirting board, are inconspicuous, they are the key to improving the overall installation firmness and aesthetics.

5. Reasonable gaps to prevent thermal expansion and contraction

PVC is a thermal expansion and contraction material. It is recommended to reserve 1~2 mm expansion joints at the joints and cover them with connectors to make the overall visual seamless and not bulge.

Installation process of PVC skirting

To ensure that the PVC skirting has a firm installation effect, you can follow the following installation steps:

1. Use an ink line or laser level to locate the installation height of the skirting to ensure that it is level.

2. Drill holes according to the spacing of the clips (recommended spacing is 300-500mm) and fix the expansion screws

3. Fix the clips to the expansion holes with screws to ensure that the clips are flush and stable

4. Insert the PVC skirting into the fixed clips and press with your hands until you hear a "click" sound

5. Install matching connectors at the joints and plugs at the ends to ensure that the edges are complete

PVC skirting board purchase suggestions

1. Choose a well-known brand: give priority to the source manufacturer brand, whose product materials are more stable, accessories are complete, and usually have more advantages in price.

2. Pay attention to thickness and hardness: high-quality PVC skirting has moderate wall thickness, high strength, and stronger nail holding power;

3. Check whether the accessories are complete: high-quality products are usually equipped with complete connectors, plugs, etc., which can improve the overall installation quality;

4. Whether the finishing process is durable: the surface is preferably coated with hot melt adhesive to ensure that it will not fall off or fade for a long time.

Summarize

PVC skirting is not an "easy to fall off" material. It is lightweight, moisture-proof, and has a variety of shapes. It is a very suitable edge finishing material for home decoration. Problems with skirting are often caused by negligence and carelessness during the construction process. As long as you pay attention to wall treatment before installation, use accessories reasonably, and adopt standardized construction processes, PVC skirting can be stable, beautiful, and durable, with a service life of more than ten years.

If you have problems with the selection or construction plan of skirting, please contact CREATEKING's professional consultant team for customized installation suggestions and product recommendations.