📏 Skirting Calculator
Replacing or installing new skirting boards is a classic DIY job that can transform the look of a room. But one of the most common mistakes is buying the wrong amount. Buy too little, and you'll be rushing back to the store hoping the same profile is still available. Buy too much, and you've wasted money on material you can't return. Our Skirting Calculator helps you get it right.
Our calculator factors in room perimeter, door openings (which don't need skirting), and includes a 10% wastage allowance for cuts, mitres, and mistakes. We also tell you how many standard 2.4m boards you need to buy.
What our skirting calculator does:
- 📐 Room Perimeter — Enter length and width to get total room perimeter.
- 🚪 Door Deductions — Each door removes 0.9m from the perimeter.
- 📊 Wastage Allowance — Add 5-15% for cuts, mitres, and mistakes.
- 📦 Board Count — We tell you how many 2.4m boards to buy.
💡 Pro Tip: Buy skirting boards in the longest available lengths to minimise joints and create a cleaner finish. Always add extra for corners and scribe cuts — internal corners need scribing, which takes more material than a simple mitre cut.