Skirting Around Curved Walls: How Woodolex Flexible Wood Makes It Easy

Curved walls add elegance and uniqueness to a space, but when it comes to installing skirting boards, they can present a serious challenge. Traditional skirting boards, designed for straight walls, often fail to provide a seamless fit, leading to gaps, rough edges, or time-consuming custom cutting.

Fortunately, Woodolex, an innovative bendable skirting board solution, eliminates these issues. Curved walls make skirting installation challenging, but Woodolex provides a flexible, bendable solution. Once heated, it can be shaped to fit curves perfectly, hardening into place for a seamless finish. This eliminates gaps, reduces custom cutting, and ensures a professional, durable result.

In this guide, we’ll explore the challenges of curved skirting board installation, explain how Woodolex flexible wood solves these issues, and provide a step-by-step installation guide to help you achieve flawless results.

The Challenges of Skirting Around Curved Walls

Unlike straight walls, curved walls require skirting boards that can adapt to their shape without leaving visible gaps or uneven edges. Here’s why traditional skirting boards struggle with curved surfaces:

1. Difficulty in Achieving a Perfect Fit

Most standard skirting boards are rigid and cannot bend naturally to follow the shape of a curved wall. This means custom cutting is required, which is time-consuming and can lead to errors.

2. Gaps and Uneven Finishes

Even with careful cutting, it’s difficult to achieve a smooth transition along the entire curve. Small gaps can appear, affecting the skirting board's aesthetic and durability.

3. Messy Installation Process

Traditional methods often require multiple joins, excessive filler, and additional sanding, making the process complicated and less durable in the long run.

Without a flexible skirting board solution, curved walls can make skirting installation a frustrating task. That’s where Woodolex comes in.

What Is Woodolex? The Ideal Skirting Board Solution for Curved Walls

Woodolex is a revolutionary, bendable wood product designed to solve the challenges of skirting installation on curved walls. Made from 96% recycled wood and 4% adhesive, it is an eco-friendly and durable alternative to traditional skirting materials.

Key Features of Woodolex:

✅ Bendable and Flexible – Woodolex can be heated and shaped to match the curve of any wall.
✅ Durable and Hard-Wearing – Once cooled, it retains its shape and remains as sturdy as conventional skirting boards.
✅ Eco-Friendly – With a high recycled wood content, Woodolex is a sustainable choice for modern renovations.
✅ Versatile – Suitable for curved staircases, archways, and irregular wall designs.

Unlike traditional methods, Woodolex eliminates the need for excessive cutting and filler, making it the perfect choice for curved skirting boards.

How Woodolex Solves the Curved Wall Skirting Problem

Custom Fit for Curved Walls

Once heated, Woodolex becomes pliable, allowing you to bend and shape it to match the wall perfectly. Unlike rigid skirting boards, it requires no custom cutting or segmenting, making the process faster and more efficient.

No Need for Custom Cutting

With traditional skirting boards, you would need to cut multiple small sections to create the illusion of a curve, which results in visible joins. Woodolex eliminates this issue, ensuring a smooth and continuous finish.

Long-Lasting and Seamless Finish

Once the skirting board has been shaped and allowed to cool, it retains its curved form. This means no warping, no shrinkage, and a seamless finish that requires minimal maintenance.

Eco-Friendly and Sustainable

As a high-recycled content product, Woodolex is an environmentally responsible alternative to traditional materials, helping to reduce waste and promote sustainability in home improvement projects.

Step-by-Step Guide: Installing Skirting Around Curved Walls with Woodolex

Installing flexible skirting boards with Woodolex is a straightforward process. Follow this step-by-step guide for a perfect finish.

1. Preparation

• Measure the curved wall and determine the required skirting board length.

• Cut the Woodolex board to match the wall length, leaving extra material if needed.

2. Heating the Woodolex

• Use a heat gun or other heating device to warm the Woodolex skirting board gradually.

• Ensure even heating along the length of the board to make it flexible.

• The material should be warm enough to bend but not overheated to prevent damage.

3. Shaping the Skirting Board

• Carefully bend the heated Woodolex to follow the curve of the wall.

• Work slowly and evenly to ensure a smooth, natural bend without sharp kinks.

• Use clamps or temporary fixings to hold the skirting board in place while it cools.

4. Securing the Skirting Board

• Once cooled and hardened, attach the Woodolex skirting board using:

• Wood adhesive for a seamless finish.

• Nails or screws for additional reinforcement.

• Ensure the skirting board sits flush against the wall and floor.

5. Final Touches

• Check for any rough edges and sand if necessary.

• Fill small gaps withthe decorator’s caulk for a professional look.

• Paint or varnish the skirting board to match your décor.

Benefits of Using Woodolex for Curved Wall Skirting

✔ Flexibility: Adapts to any curve, making it the best solution for difficult-to-fit spaces.
✔ Time-Saving: No need for multiple custom cuts, reducing installation time.
✔ Durability: Hardens after shaping, ensuring a strong, lasting finish.
✔ Eco-Friendly: Made from 96% recycled wood, supporting sustainable home improvements.
✔ Aesthetic Appeal: Provides a smooth, seamless finish with no visible joins.

Why Choose Woodolex for Your Home Renovation?

Woodolex is more than just a curved wall skirting solution—its versatility extends to a range of home renovation projects, including:

• Curved staircases

• Archways and feature walls

• Bespoke cabinetry and furniture moulding

For contractors and DIY enthusiasts alike, Woodolex offers an easy-to-use, high-quality alternative to traditional skirting materials, ensuring a professional and long-lasting finish.

Conclusion

Skirting around curved walls no longer needs to be a frustrating challenge. With Woodolex flexible wood, you can achieve a flawless, seamless finish with minimal effort. Its flexibility, durability, and eco-friendly composition make it the perfect solution for modern renovations.

Ready to transform your curved walls with ease? Explore MR Mouldings’ range of Woodolex skirting boards today and discover how this innovative material can simplify your next project.