Are all Ogee skirting boards the same?
A traditional design and a staple within the construction industry – the Ogee skirting board. There are many variants of the Ogee design but they all share similarities.
What is the difference between torus and ogee skirting?
The most distinctive difference between both is the shape of the curves on their profiles. Where a Torus board features a semicircular convex curve, the ogee makes more of a ‘wave,’ which is not symmetrical. Design-wise, an Ogee skirting board looks more ornamented than a Torus one.
What is ogee skirting?
Ogee skirting board is decorative without being over the top. It is a perfect skirting design to use in both modern and traditional interiors. Although available from a wide range of suppliers, each ogee profile is subtly different depending on where you get it from.
What period is ogee skirting?
The ogee design is Arabic in origin and was first used in cathedrals in the UK in the 14th century then found its way into middle class homes during the gothic revival period when interior design for homes looked to ecclesiastical buildings for inspiration.
What is torus skirting?
Torus Skirting Board is the most popular profile found in UK households. The Torus is a classic architectural feature giving the effect of a circular tube, in the case of skirting boards the torus tends to be a perfect semi-circular feature of varying size and depth.
What is a skirting block?
Skirting Blocks (also known as Plinth blocks) are decorative timber blocks installed at the bottom of an architrave where it meets the skirting board. Skirting blocks are usually thicker than the architrave which enhances the look of the architrave & doorway.
What does an ogee look like?
An ogee is a decorative line created by connecting two curves. The top curve is concave, or bowed inward, and the bottom is convex, or curved outward like part of a sphere. When put together, they form an S-shaped curve. An ogee arch uses two of these curves and links them at the top, where they meet in a point.
Why is it called ogee skirting?
While the origins of the word ogee are uncertain, it was first used in the whisky distilling industry. It refers to a bulbous chamber which makes up part of a traditional pot still. The ogee sits on top of the distilling pot and, as the liquid heats up, it creates a larger surface area for the vapours to land on.
What is ogee architrave?
Ogee architrave is popular style of moulding that features an s-shape along the top side. This style offers a more traditional look and you can choose between a variety of widths to decide how prominent or minimal you would like the architrave to be.
Should I screw or nail skirting?
When fixing a skirting onto a masonry wall, like brick or block, use masonry nails or screws and wall plugs. If you’re attaching the skirting to a timber stud partition wall, use a stud detector to locate the studs and use lost head nails. If your home has these types of walls, you’ll need to use screws.
How thick are ogee 29 MDF ogee skirting boards?
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What kind of skirting boards are available from MDF?
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Why choose ogee architraves?
When you are carrying out a home design project and it involves replacing your architraves, then this Ogee design will add a refined element to your scheme. It comes primed and ready to paint in the colour of your choice and you can find matching skirting boards to complete the picture.