Skirting Board Installation is fitting skirting along the bottom of walls to cover the expansion gap around a laminate floor and protect the wall. Where existing skirting stays in place, a scotia or quarter-round strip is fitted against it instead.
Send the rooms and approximate wall length to get skirting quotations.
Get the Best QuoteSkirting or Scotia
- New skirting. Old skirting is removed and new skirting is fixed after the floor is laid. The neatest result.
- Scotia. A small profile fixed to existing skirting. Quicker and cheaper, but more visible.
- Fixing. Skirting is fixed to the wall, never to the laminate, so the floor can still move.
Skirting Materials
- MDF. Smooth and paintable. Keep it away from wet areas.
- PVC. Moisture resistant and easy to clean.
- Pine and meranti. Solid timber that can be painted or varnished.
- Hardwood. The most expensive option.
- Laminate-matched. Some ranges have skirting or scotia in the same decor.
Skirting Board Installation Prices
Ballpark prices so you can sanity-check a quotation.
| Item | Ballpark price |
|---|---|
| Skirting, labour only, per metre | R45 - R100 |
| Skirting, supply and fit, per metre | R80 - R160 |
| MDF skirting, supply and fit, per metre | from R85 |
| PVC skirting, supply and fit, per metre | R60 - R110 |
| Hardwood skirting, supply and fit, per metre | R120 - R300 |
| Removing old skirting, extra per metre | R15 - R25 |
Prices JUST UPDATED. Ballpark figures, rounded, taken from rates published by South African flooring businesses and cost guides. They are not our prices or quotations, and no installer is bound by them. Most sources do not say whether VAT is included, so confirm VAT, underlay, trims, delivery and wastage on every quotation.
Sources:
- Builders in Gauteng - skirting board fitting cost per metre
- ServiceLink SA - laminate flooring installation guide with costs
What Affects the Quotation
- Total length in metres and the number of corners and door frames.
- Material, height and profile.
- Removing old skirting and repairing the wall behind it.
- Painting or sealing after fitting.
Get prices for your skirting rather than a range. Send one request and compare replies.
Get the Best QuoteSkirting Board Installation FAQs
Does laminate need skirting?
It needs something to cover the expansion gap at the walls. New skirting or scotia both do the job.
Is skirting included in a flooring quotation?
Not always. Ask whether skirting or scotia is included and what material it is.
How do I measure for skirting?
Measure the length of each wall and subtract door openings. Installers add extra for cuts.
Related Guides
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