{"product_id":"redwood-double-sunk-skirting-board-25x225mm","title":"Redwood Double Sunk Skirting Board 25x225mm (Fin. 20x215mm)","description":"\u003cp\u003eRedwood double sunk skirting board in a 25x225mm nominal size, finishing to a true 20x215mm, gives a clean, traditional profile at the base of any internal wall. Sold per metre, this classic moulding is ready for priming and painting and suits new builds, renovations and like-for-like replacement work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProperty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRedwood (Pinus sylvestris)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNominal Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25 x 225mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProfile\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDouble sunk\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTreatment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUntreated - suitable for internal use\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFinish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlaned, ready for priming and painting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLength(s)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSold per metre\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUse Class\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInternal (UC1)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat it's used for\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinishing the base of internal walls in new-build housing, where a wide 215mm board provides good coverage and a generous profile.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplacing damaged or missing skirting in period properties, where the double sunk detail matches traditional Victorian and Edwardian styles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUpgrading standard skirting in renovations where a taller, more substantial board is needed to improve the finished look of a room.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMatching existing profiles in extensions or conversion projects where continuity with the original skirting is required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFitting and handling\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eStore the boards flat or racked horizontally in a dry, ventilated space and allow them to acclimatise to the room temperature and humidity for at least 48 hours before fixing - this reduces the risk of movement after installation. Fix to the wall using cut clasp nails or screws and plugs into masonry, or adhesive combined with nails to stud partition walls, ensuring the board sits flush against the plaster. Apply a suitable wood primer before finishing with gloss or eggshell paint for a durable, washable surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does \"double sunk\" mean on a skirting board profile?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA double sunk profile features two recessed channels running horizontally along the face of the board, creating a stepped, shadow-line effect. It is a traditional British moulding style that works in both period and contemporary interiors and has been a standard joinery profile for well over a century.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much redwood double sunk skirting board do I need to order?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMeasure the total linear metres of wall base in the room, add approximately 10 to 15 per cent for waste from mitred corners and any cutting mistakes, then round up to the nearest metre. Because this product is priced and sold per metre, you can order exactly what you need without paying for a full-length board you do not require.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\", \"@type\": \"FAQPage\", \"mainEntity\": [{\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"What does double sunk mean on a skirting board profile?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"A double sunk profile features two recessed channels running horizontally along the face of the board, creating a stepped, shadow-line effect. 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We supply trade and retail customers across South Wales, with next-day delivery available to Bridgend and surrounding areas.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nottage Timber Merchants","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53093327077713,"sku":null,"price":15.54,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0994\/1467\/1697\/files\/doublesunk.jpg?v=1771503938","url":"https:\/\/www.timberonline.co.uk\/products\/redwood-double-sunk-skirting-board-25x225mm","provider":"Nottage Timber Merchants","version":"1.0","type":"link"}