Skirting Board Profiles Explained | Find Your Perfect Style | Skirting Supermarket

Skirting Board Profiles Explained | Find Your Perfect Style | Skirting Supermarket

Skirting Boards Profiles Explained: Which Style Suits Your Home?

Choosing the right skirting board profile can completely transform the look of your home. Whether you’re after a sleek, modern feel or a more traditional finish, the profile (or shape) of your skirting board plays a bigger role than most people realise.

At Skirting Supermarket, we stock over 60 profiles in primed white MDF, so you can find a style that perfectly suits your interior — and your budget.

🧩 What Is a Skirting Board Profile?

A profile refers to the shape of the top edge of a skirting board — the part you see once it’s installed.
Profiles can be square, curved, stepped, grooved, or decorative depending on the look you want to achieve.

The choice of profile affects:

  • The overall style of your room

  • How easy the board is to clean or paint

  • How well it matches existing architrave or mouldings

🎨 The Most Popular Skirting Board Profiles

Here’s a quick guide to some of the UK’s favourite designs:

1️⃣ Torus

A true classic. The torus profile features a smooth, rounded curve that gives a timeless look — ideal for both modern and traditional homes.
Best for: Living rooms, hallways, and period properties.

2️⃣ Ogee

Decorative and elegant, the ogee profile has a distinctive ‘S’-shaped curve. It’s perfect if you want to add a touch of sophistication without going overboard.
Best for: Traditional interiors and Victorian-style homes.

3️⃣ Chamfered

Simple and modern. A chamfered edge has a slight angled top that keeps the look clean and contemporary.
Best for: Minimalist or new-build homes.

4️⃣ Bullnose (or Pencil Round)

The most straightforward and easy-to-maintain profile. Rounded on the top edge, it’s ideal for busy homes or commercial spaces.
Best for: Modern homes, rentals, or offices.

5️⃣ Square Edge

Completely flat with sharp edges — the go-to choice for ultra-modern designs.
Best for: Contemporary spaces and sleek interiors.

6️⃣ Ovolo

A rounded moulding similar to torus, but more subtle. Offers a soft, traditional appearance that pairs beautifully with matching architrave.
Best for: Bedrooms and traditional refurbishments.

📏 Choosing the Right Height and Thickness

Once you’ve chosen your profile, you’ll also need to decide on height and thickness.

  • Height (95mm, 120mm, 145mm, etc.)
    Taller boards make a bigger statement and hide larger wall gaps.

  • Thickness (15mm, 18mm, 25mm)
    Thicker boards feel more premium and durable, but may require adjustments around door frames.

💡 Tip: For standard UK homes, 18mm x 120mm MDF skirting is the most popular choice.

🧱 Matching Your Skirting and Architrave

To create a seamless finish, match your architrave profile with your skirting board.
For example:

  • Ogee skirting + Ogee architrave = classic symmetry

  • Square edge skirting + chamfered architrave = modern contrast

👉 Shop Matching Architrave Sets

🌟 Why MDF Skirting Boards Are the Best Choice

All our profiles are cut from high-density, moisture-resistant MDF — designed to stay smooth and straight over time.

Benefits:

  • Arrives primed white, ready to paint

  • Won’t warp or split like timber

  • Easy to cut, fit and finish

  • Excellent value for money

Browse our full range here:
👉 MDF Skirting Board Profiles

🏁 Final Thoughts

The right skirting board profile can turn an ordinary wall into a feature.
Whether you love the traditional curves of Ogee and Torus or the clean simplicity of Chamfered and Square Edge, Skirting Supermarket has a style for every home — all made from high-quality primed MDF and available with fast UK delivery.

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