Publish Time: 2025-09-20 Origin: Site
We all know that skirting boards are a familiar decorative accessory for floors. They are typically made from a variety of materials, including the most common metals (mostly stainless steel and aluminum alloys), solid wood, PVC (compounded with calcium carbonate), and the time-honored marble. Those who are observant may have noticed that these familiar skirting boards are mostly made of hard materials, and you may have never considered whether they can be made of soft materials. Or, when you really need to use them on irregular walls (curved walls) or column bases, you may find that some commonly used hard skirting boards don't seem entirely suitable for such applications.
Therefore, CREATEKING recently developed a soft PVC skirting board using a foaming process to meet the needs of curved walls or column bases, creating a perfect and practical solution for these special scenarios.
This article outlines the advantages of these soft skirting boards, aiming to give you more confidence when planning to incorporate them into your design projects.
What is a soft skirting board? That's a good question. It's a relative term, often compared to harder materials. You might also call it soft baseboard, flexible PVC skirting board, or bendable PVC skirting board.
While you may find it referred to by many different names, they all refer to the same material. Of course, due to cultural differences across countries and regions, some may mistake it for soft skirting boards with a self-adhesive backing. However, I want to clarify that they are different. This type of soft skirting board has a more three-dimensional appearance and a more realistic surface finish.
As mentioned at the beginning of this article, it is a composite material profile primarily made of polyvinyl chloride (PVC). Of course, fillers (calcium carbonate) and additives are added in appropriate proportions for better shaping and enhanced performance. However, unlike rigid PVC skirting boards, it uses a highly foamed process, which gives it greater flexibility and fracture resistance. This is precisely its appeal.
Soft skirting board offers many advantages. Its three-dimensional appearance and flexible bending without back heating are its most distinctive features. It is an excellent choice for edging irregular walls or the base of columns.
Soft skirting boards offer excellent flexibility. You don't need to preheat the backing with a heat gun before bending. This is an advantage over rigid materials.
They are particularly important at corners, on curved walls, or as base trims for columns.
Homeowners and designers familiar with renovations know that rigid materials often struggle to conform to irregular or cylindrical wall surfaces. Among common materials, metal skirting boards are the most adaptable to these unique installation requirements. However, they often require specialized bending equipment. Furthermore, if not properly applied, the fit may not be ideal.
Soft baseboards are known for their exceptional flexibility and elasticity. They can be bent into any desired curve and adjusted instantly without any equipment. Most importantly, they conform seamlessly to the wall edge.
Building materials often emphasize ease of installation, and this is no different with soft skirting boards.
Soft skirting is designed to be easy to install. Even inexperienced homeowners can easily install it by following the manufacturer's instructions without the need for professional assistance.
Soft skirting boards are installed by adhering the backing to the wall with structural adhesive. Cutting can be done with a hand saw or a circular saw.
Soft skirting boards offer significant advantages over solid wood or stone baseboards. For example, they require neither the regular maintenance and painting required for solid wood nor the complex installation process of stone baseboards. They are an ideal solution for easily renovating curved walls and creating a stylish look.
Soft skirting boards offer superior durability compared to rigid PVC skirting. Their flexible and slightly resilient surface allows them to deform more and recover more easily from external impacts. This makes them ideal for high-traffic areas or busy commercial applications.
Are you bothered by the constant need for cleaning? It's no secret that cleaning can consume a significant amount of our energy. Therefore, choosing a low-maintenance decorative material is crucial.
Soft-touch skirting boards have a smooth, waterproof surface. For daily cleaning, simply wipe away stains and dust with a soft towel and mild soapy water. No need to worry about spending a lot of time.
Flexibility is another key advantage. Soft skirting can mimic a variety of authentic surfaces, from traditional to modern, including wood grain, marble, fabric, leather, and diatom mud.
Whether you're pursuing a classic or minimalist style, soft skirting can accommodate your design vision and complement any interior decor.
Soft-touch skirting is a perfect alternative to traditional solid wood or stone skirting. It offers a cost-effective solution for floor coverings in residential and large-scale construction projects. This makes it an ideal choice for homeowners looking to complete renovations quickly and on a budget. Architectural buyers of large commercial projects can also benefit from it, significantly reducing project procurement costs without sacrificing style and quality.
Few skirting board materials are truly flame-resistant. PVC, stone, and metal are among the few safe and reliable options.
Of these three materials, if cost-effectiveness is your primary choice, PVC skirting boards, made from environmentally friendly composite materials, are your only option. Of course, this includes soft skirting board.
Soft skirting board is formulated with flame retardants to resist combustion. It is generally difficult to ignite, and in the event of a fire, it can slow the spread of fire to a certain extent, providing sufficient time for escape. This safety-focused soft skirting board offers advantages not found in solid wood, polystyrene, or MDF skirting boards.
As a result, soft baseboard is a reliably safe flooring accessory. It's worth incorporating into your next home renovation or remodeling project without worrying about safety risks.
If you're a homeowner pursuing a natural or wood-inspired style, you're no stranger to the problems of mold and pests. While wood baseboards undoubtedly offer a more natural, realistic look and texture, they can easily harbor insects and mold if improperly maintained or installed. This can make future cleaning and maintenance a burden.
In contrast, a soft skirting board avoids these problems without sacrificing style and is extremely low maintenance.
To this end, I created a table comparing the performance of soft PVC skirting and rigid skirting, covering various dimensions:
| Comparison Dimension | Soft PVC skirting board | Rigid skirting (wood / hard PVC / aluminum alloy / ceramic tile, etc.) |
| Flatness | It can be bent flexibly without heating and has a high degree of fit with curved walls and columns. | The fit is not perfect when installed in curved environments |
| Installation difficulty | Easy to cut and install using a structural adhesive. | Metal and stone skirting are difficult to cut and complex to install. Wooden skirtings require regular maintenance. |
| Transportation | Lightweight and easy to transport. | Heavy and high transportation costs. |
| Impact resistance | Not easy to break when hit by an external force. | The hardness is high, and the surface is easily damaged when it collides. |
| Waterproof | 100% waterproof. No pests or mold. | Metal has good waterproofness, tiles have moderate waterproofness, and solid wood has poor waterproofness. |
| Cleaning and maintenance | Clean with a soft towel dampened with soapy water. | Wood needs regular waxing. Metal needs to be protected from scratches. Tile grout needs regular cleaning. |
| Aesthetics | Available in a variety of finishes to match any design theme and color scheme. | High-end texture. |
| Service life | 10 to 15 years, or even longer. | Solid wood skirting (5-10 years) Tile skirting (10+ years) Metal skirting (20-30 years) |
| Cost | High cost performance | High cost |
| Applicable Scenarios | Any home or commercial space. | Solid wood and metal skirtings: Suitable for high-end applications such as luxury offices and villas. This type of skirting: Suitable for traditional home furnishings or industrial applications. |
Soft skirting boards undoubtedly offer advantages over rigid boards for curved surfaces or specialized applications. For example, they are lightweight, durable, waterproof, easily shaped, and require little maintenance, and so on.
If you're looking for a high-quality soft skirting board supplier, contact us today! We offer a wide variety of high-quality skirting boards at competitive prices, and our experienced team of experts is always ready to provide advice and support.
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