Published on: Jul 10 2014
Why would anyone want skirting board covers, plastic or metal rather than traditional wooden or MDF skirting boards? The answer is usually cost and ease of installation; but now there is a new and innovative reason: heating.
Yes, it is now possible to buy skirting board covers that are also the central heating radiators for your home.
ThermaSkirt is an aluminium skirting profile, extruded to replicate a traditional skirting board cover from the front, but cunningly has two oval heating pipes integrally moulded into the back.
ThermaSkirt connects onto a typical radiator system with the minimum of fuss. This enables the ThermaSkirt to replace your skirting boards and radiators in one convenient, cost effective package.
Eliminating the radiators creates more useable space, improves energy efficiency, reduces dust and respiratory ailments and can be retrofitted into existing properties.
ThermaSkirt is available in several profiles – Torus, Lambs Tongue, Pencil Round and Ogee, and in a wide range of colours and finishes; including Oak and Walnut.
Paint finishes are usually white, cream or black, but can also be provided pre-finished in any colour to order, or indeed in a plain finish to paint yourself.
The pre painted skirting is epoxy powder coated, making the skirting board covers exceptionally tough and hard wearing and will probably never need painting again.
In addition, ThermaSkirt skirting includes a detachable cable cover at the bottom, enabling computer and speaker cables to be hidden out of the way avoiding trailing wires.
Furthermore, the system has a removable ‘caulking strip’ on the top edge meaning that there is no need to add sealant to get a clean edge to the wall, and can be temporarily removed to facilitate painting and decorating.
So there you have it. The answer to the question 'Who the hell wants skirting board covers' is remarkably simple: Probably you!
