Interior skirting boards
This calculator is for skirting boards fitted around the inside of a room. For exterior panels around a manufactured home, use the Mobile Home Skirting Calculator.
Skirting Board Calculator
Estimate interior skirting board length and board count from room dimensions, door openings, and waste allowance.
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About Skirting Board Calculator
Skirting Board Calculator estimates total skirting board length in metres and board counts based on room perimeter, door openings, and cut allowance.
How to use Skirting Board Calculator
- Enter the room length and room width.
- Enter door opening count and width to subtract doorway gaps.
- Select standard board length (e.g. 4.2m or 5.4m) and waste allowance (typically 10%).
- Click Calculate to view total metres and board counts.
Examples
Room: 5m x 4m (18m perimeter), 2 Doors (1.6m total), 10% waste Result: 18.04 metres of skirting board (5 boards of 4.2m length).
FAQ
Should skirting boards be fitted before or after laying laminate flooring?
Fitting skirting boards after laying flooring covers expansion gaps along room edges neatly.
How do I account for door openings?
Measure door frame widths and subtract them from room perimeter totals before adding cut allowances.
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