Are all ogee skirting boards the same?
A traditional design and a staple within the construction industry – the Ogee skirting board. There are many variants of the Ogee design but they all share similarities.
What period is ogee skirting?
The ogee design is Arabic in origin and was first used in cathedrals in the UK in the 14th century then found its way into middle class homes during the gothic revival period when interior design for homes looked to ecclesiastical buildings for inspiration.
What is the difference between torus and ogee skirting?
The most distinctive difference between both is the shape of the curves on their profiles. Where a Torus board features a semicircular convex curve, the ogee makes more of a ‘wave,’ which is not symmetrical. Design-wise, an Ogee skirting board looks more ornamented than a Torus one.
Is ogee a skirting Victorian?
The ogee pattern has been popular for internal timber mouldings since before the Victorian period, there are many variations seen in skirting boards and architraves. Available in Pine as Standard.
What is an ogee skirting board?
An ogee skirting board has an ornate style composed of curvaceous “S” shapes and opposing arcs, which provides a decorative finish to the edge of a wall to conceal any expansion gaps.
What is ogee skirting?
Ogee skirting board is decorative without being over the top. It is a perfect skirting design to use in both modern and traditional interiors. Although available from a wide range of suppliers, each ogee profile is subtly different depending on where you get it from.
What is ogee skirting board?
Why is skirting board so called?
The term skirting boards was first mentioned in the Victorian era where rich individuals were trying to keep up the grand designs of their houses. At that time walls were made from bricks and heat used to be a huge problem. Many people couldn’t afford a radiator to keep warm.
What does an ogee look like?
An ogee is a decorative line created by connecting two curves. The top curve is concave, or bowed inward, and the bottom is convex, or curved outward like part of a sphere. When put together, they form an S-shaped curve. An ogee arch uses two of these curves and links them at the top, where they meet in a point.
What is torus skirting?
Torus skirting board comes with a semicircle along the the top of the moulding. Torus is a contemporary style which is perfect for adding a finishing touch to your area.