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Plastic skirting boards, usually made from UPVC, are a lesser-known alternative to traditional wooden skirting boards.

Since they can be mass-produced more easily, plastic skirting boards tend to be cheaper than their timber counterparts. Unfortunately, this can affect the quality of the final product – early adopters of plastic skirting boards have reported poorly applied finishes and joins that are difficult (or impossible) to line up seamlessly. Plastic is a less forgiving material than wood, so you may also experience problems if your wall is not perfectly flat.

Perhaps the biggest difference between plastic and wood skirting boards in the appearance, even aside from quality issues. Real wood can be varnished, or painted to any color you like. A good quality timber skirting board will never look out of place.

With plastic skirting boards, your options will be limited.

There is also the environmental credentials to consider. Unlike natural wood products, there is no completely environmentally friendly way to dispose of UPVC plastic when your skirting boards come to the end of their life.

Timber, even hardwood timber like oak, is one of the most eco-friendly building materials available anywhere in the world. Source your timber skirting boards from a certified supplier to ensure that the wood comes from a sustainably managed forest.