What size should a plinth block be?
The Golden Rule for Sizing Plinth blocks look best when the height is 1.5 to 2 times the width. Many designers follow the “golden rule” which is to make the height equal to 1.6 the width.
How thick are plinth blocks?
The 2 options available to choose when selecting the thickness for your Plinth Block are 25mm and 30mm. We find that these 2 sizes work with all of our skirting board and architrave options.
What size is plinth?
Standard sizes are 30cm, 40cm 50cm and 60cm square standing at between 20cm to 120cm high. We do however have the ability to make any size plinth up to 3m in any one dimension.
What is plinth block molding?
A plinth block (also known as a skirting block) is simply a piece of MDF or wood which is slightly thicker and wider than your skirting board and architrave. It sits at the bottom of the architrave and either the right or left of the skirting board depending on the position of the door frame.
Should I use a plinth block?
The Use Of Plinth Blocks In Modern (Or Newer) Homes Also, most modern homes have a fairly simple design also alleviating the need for plinth blocks. However, if you like the idea of using a plinth block and have quite a detailed skirting there’s no reason why you can’t use them to improve the overall aesthetic.
What height should a plinth be?
Standard height of plinth level is about 1.5feet (450mm) high from ground level for residential building and about 2feet (600mm) standard height taken for commercial building.
Are all plinths the same height?
Floor levels will vary by up to 50mm and more in some cases so all kitchens will have a high and low point meaning that if the kitchen is fitted level the plinth heights will vary. In the case of a large discrepancy of 50mm this could mean the plinths could have a 50mm gap between them and the units.
What’s the purpose of a plinth block?
Plinth blocks help to make a smooth transition between skirting boards and architraves.
How is plinth height determined?
The Ideal plinth height is 300mm to 600mm above the permanent adjacent road level. You also need to calculate the economics while deciding on height of the plinth. Incase your land level is too low cost of sub- structure will increase.