TryBuildCalcSkirting Verification Checklist
🕒 Last updated: June 22, 2026
Essential Checklist+−
Complete these critical checks before approving the work or proceeding to the next construction stage.
✓14 Inspection Points
✓4 Verification Categories
✓Perimeter Measurement+-
- Room perimeter was measured on site along the base of the walls — not calculated from room area or drawing dimensions.
- All four walls were measured individually and summed — opposite walls are rarely equal in as-built rooms.
- Door openings were deducted from the total perimeter — skirting is not fixed across door openings.
- For L-shaped or multi-section rooms, each wall segment was measured separately.
- Dimensions were entered in consistent units — all metres or all feet.
✓Material and Profile+-
- Skirting material — ceramic tile, natural stone, MDF, timber, PVC, or aluminium — was confirmed before calculating linear metre quantities.
- Internal and external corners were counted separately — they require mitre cuts and generate offcut waste.
- Skirting material is appropriate for the room's moisture exposure — MDF is unsuitable in bathrooms without full moisture sealing.
✓Wastage+-
- Wastage of 10% was applied for straight runs in regular rooms.
- Wastage was increased to 15% for rooms with many corners, alcoves, or bay windows — each corner requires a mitre cut and a short offcut.
- The quantity including wastage was used for ordering.
✓Fixing and Finish+-
- Wall substrate was confirmed suitable for the fixing method — adhesive on plaster, screws on masonry with plugs, clip system on plasterboard.
- The joint between skirting and floor was filled with colour-matched flexible sealant — cement mortar will crack due to differential movement.
- Skirting was fixed after floor tiling was complete and adhesive was fully cured — fixing to wet adhesive or screed causes misalignment.
Full QC Checklist+−
Verify perimeter, deductions, skirting size, substrate, alignment, and finish.
✓23 Inspection Points
✓4 Verification Categories
✓Perimeter Measurement+-
- Room perimeter was measured on site along the base of the walls — not calculated from room area or drawing dimensions.
- All four walls were measured individually and summed — opposite walls are rarely equal in as-built rooms.
- Door openings were deducted from the total perimeter — skirting is not fixed across door openings.
- Built-in wardrobes, kitchen units, and fixed furniture on the floor were deducted if skirting will not be fixed behind them.
- For L-shaped or multi-section rooms, each wall segment was measured separately.
- Dimensions were entered in consistent units — all metres or all feet.
✓Material and Profile+-
- Skirting material — ceramic tile, natural stone, MDF, timber, PVC, or aluminium — was confirmed before calculating linear metre quantities.
- Skirting height was confirmed from the design drawing or sample — standard heights are 75mm, 100mm, and 150mm.
- For tile skirting, the tile height matches or is cut from the floor tile to ensure colour consistency.
- Internal and external corners were counted separately — they require mitre cuts and generate offcut waste.
- Pre-formed internal and external corner pieces were specified if the skirting profile requires them.
- Skirting material is appropriate for the room's moisture exposure — MDF is unsuitable in bathrooms without full moisture sealing.
✓Wastage+-
- Wastage of 10% was applied for straight runs in regular rooms.
- Wastage was increased to 15% for rooms with many corners, alcoves, or bay windows — each corner requires a mitre cut and a short offcut.
- For tile skirting, cutting waste at each corner end piece was included — every external corner wastes one cut tile.
- The quantity including wastage was used for ordering.
- Extra skirting pieces for future repairs were ordered in the same batch — profiles and colours are discontinued regularly.
✓Fixing and Finish+-
- Wall substrate was confirmed suitable for the fixing method — adhesive on plaster, screws on masonry with plugs, clip system on plasterboard.
- For tile skirting fixed with adhesive, the wall plaster was clean, flat, and primed before fixing.
- The gap between the skirting top edge and the wall plaster was sealed with flexible sealant — not rigid caulk — to allow movement.
- The joint between skirting and floor was filled with colour-matched flexible sealant — cement mortar will crack due to differential movement.
- Skirting was fixed after floor tiling was complete and adhesive was fully cured — fixing to wet adhesive or screed causes misalignment.
- Delivery charges and taxes were confirmed separately.
Inspection Notes+-
Use the latest approved drawings, specifications, and site measurements.
Complete all critical checks before proceeding to the next work stage.
Record deviations and confirm rectification where required.
Inspection Notes
Use the latest approved drawings, specifications, and site measurements.
Complete all critical checks before proceeding to the next work stage.
Record deviations and confirm rectification where required.