Skirting of Wall Guide: Wood, MDF, PVC, Aluminium and Tile Skirting, Heights and Profiles, Protection and Cable Hiding, Painting, Joints and Corners, Indicative Rates Per Running Foot and Fitting in Pakistan
Skirting of wall means the board or strip that runs along the bottom of a wall, hiding the gap with the floor, protecting plaster from mops and furniture and finishing the room. Height and profile should match doors and the room's scale. Prices run from about PKR 60 to PKR 600 per running foot. This page covers wood, MDF, PVC, aluminium and tile skirting, heights and profiles, protection and cable hiding, painting, joints and corners, rates and fitting. It also covers wall skirting searches. For related pages see skirting, PVC moulding and paneling.
Indicative rates
These ranges show common retail figures per running foot before fitting.
| Item | Indicative range |
|---|---|
| PVC skirting, per running ft | PKR 60 - 150 |
| MDF skirting, per running ft | PKR 100 - 250 |
| Aluminium skirting, per running ft | PKR 150 - 400 |
| Solid wood skirting, per running ft | PKR 250 - 600 |
| Fitting, per running ft | PKR 20 - 70 |
Prices move with brand, model, size and stock. Use these ranges to judge a quote, then compare the exact model and what is included.
Materials
PVC suits damp rooms, MDF paints well in dry rooms, aluminium looks modern and solid wood matches wooden floors. Match the floor and door.
Heights and profiles
Heights of 3 to 4 inches suit most rooms, with 5 to 6 inches in tall rooms. Square profiles feel modern, and moulded profiles feel classic.
Protection and cable hiding
Skirting shields walls from mops and furniture, and hollow PVC or aluminium skirting can carry thin cables behind a cover.
Painting
Prime MDF and wood before painting, and caulk gaps for a seamless finish. Use satin paint for easy cleaning.
Joints and corners
Use mitred or scribed corners for a neat finish, and keep joints tight and sealed. Cover gaps with matching end caps.
Fitting
Fix with adhesive and pins, spacing from the floor to allow expansion. Fixing should be done by a trained installer on a dry, level wall, using battens and fixings suited to the wall type and the weight of the panel.
Before you decide
Match material, height and profile to the floor and doors. Check the finished height against door architraves so the skirting does not look taller than the door frame trim, and ask the fitter to scribe the board to uneven floors instead of filling large gaps with filler. Measure each wall and add 8 to 10 percent for cuts and waste, compare at least two quotes on the same material, thickness, finish and fitting scope, and keep the invoice and any warranty. Ask for a full sample panel and look at it in the room's own light, check that the wall is dry because panels trap moisture, and plan sockets, switches and lights before fixing begins. Order every panel together so that colour and pattern match, keep a spare panel for repairs, and inspect the finished wall in daylight before you make the final payment. Prices change with material costs and stock, so confirm the current figure before you decide.
Frequently Asked Questions
A strip along the bottom of a wall hiding the floor gap. Ask for the specification in writing so you can compare quotes on the same basis. Check the warranty terms and who honours them before you pay. Measure carefully and confirm sizes with the seller before ordering.
Indicative rates run from about PKR 60 to 600 per running foot. Check the warranty terms and who honours them before you pay. Measure carefully and confirm sizes with the seller before ordering. Rates and stock change, so confirm the current position before you commit.
PVC. Measure carefully and confirm sizes with the seller before ordering. Rates and stock change, so confirm the current position before you commit. If you are unsure, send a photo and the measurements and we will advise. Ask for the specification in writing so you can compare quotes on the same basis.
3 to 4 inches for most rooms. Rates and stock change, so confirm the current position before you commit. If you are unsure, send a photo and the measurements and we will advise. Ask for the specification in writing so you can compare quotes on the same basis.
Hollow types can. If you are unsure, send a photo and the measurements and we will advise. Ask for the specification in writing so you can compare quotes on the same basis. Check the warranty terms and who honours them before you pay.
Yes, we supply across Pakistan. Share the quantity, the size or rating and the place of use on WhatsApp. You get a written rate with the exact model, what is included and the warranty, ready to compare with any other seller. Rates and stock change, so confirm the current position before you commit.
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