RU238324U1 - BUILT-IN SKIRTING BOARD - Google Patents

Abstract

This utility model relates to the renovation and construction industry, specifically to baseboards designed to create a decorative junction between a floor covering and a wall. A built-in baseboard is proposed, comprising a baseboard profile whose cross-section is configured as a profiled piece made of flexible polyvinyl chloride. At least two semicircular longitudinal grooves are formed on the back of the baseboard profile, providing a curvature radius at the wall-to-floor transition without stressing the baseboard profile material. The thickness of the baseboard profile is selected such that it contacts the floor covering flush with the floor covering, allowing for welding of the joint between the baseboard and the floor covering. The technical result addressed by this utility model is the ability to create the desired curvature radius of the baseboard without stressing the baseboard material when embedded in a floor covering.

Description

The utility model relates to the repair and construction industry, namely to skirting boards designed to create a connection between the floor covering and the wall.

A skirting board is a decorative element that covers the joint between the floor and the wall. They can be made of various materials, such as plastic, wood, or MDF. They are designed to conceal uneven surfaces and cracks, as well as to give the interior a finished look.

There are also built-in baseboards. For example, they can be a two-piece design: a lower profile that is installed under the flooring and an upper profile that is installed on the wall over the edge of the linoleum. This design allows for the linoleum to be edged and securely fastened, making cleaning easier and ensuring compliance with cleanliness standards, especially important in hospitals and other medical facilities. Baseboards are essential for maintaining cleanliness in commercial spaces, as they provide a smooth surface without gaps or joints, making cleaning easier and preventing the accumulation of dirt, bacteria, and chemicals.

A skirting board for protecting partitions in equipment rooms is known from FR 2703713 A1 (published October 14, 1994, IPC E 04 F 19/04; E 04 H 5/10). The skirting board consists of two parts made of profiled strip, one of which has an elongated rectangular cross-section, one of the large edges of which is intended to be pressed against the partition, and the other has a rectangular trapezoidal cross-section, located in the expansion of the first part to form a seat for the latter. Moreover, the two parts are prefabricated by molding using sand impregnated with resin, the mixture is strengthened and covered with a gel coating.

However, this design does not provide a sufficiently flat surface. Moreover, this skirting board is more of an overhead type.

JP 2012036623 A (published 23.02.2012, IPC E 04 F 19/04) describes a skirting board that comprises a curved portion, a first vertical portion suspended downward from the upper edge of the curved portion, and a second vertical portion suspended downward from the lower edge of the curved portion. The first vertical portion is formed as a single unit with and along the surface of the wall body, while the lower end of the wall body and the lower end of the skirting board are drawn into a recess formed in the floor portion, so that the lower edge of the curved portion can be aligned with the floor surface.

A skirting board with a variable corner piece shape is known from CN 211949418 U (published November 17, 2020, IPC E 04 F 19/04), which comprises a body with an L-shaped longitudinal cross-section, the rear surface of the upper body resting against the wall surface, the lower surface of the lower body resting against the floor, and a groove formed between the upper and lower parts, in which a first module and/or a second module are detachably located. The first module forms an arched transition region between the upper and lower parts, and the second module forms a rectangular transition region between the upper and lower parts. Thanks to this design, modules with different corner shapes can be replaced according to actual needs to meet the requirements for right angles or arcs at wall edges.

The closest source is JP 2016079658 A (published 16.05.2016, IPC E 04 F 19/04;), which discloses a baseboard for a sanitary room, from which dust, etc., are easily removed, which is difficult to deform or fall off from the wall surface. The baseboard for a sanitary room has, at least, a surface side, which is made of a resin that contains methacrylic resin and aluminum hydroxide. The baseboard for a sanitary room is made in an L-shape in cross-section, including a protective front part, extending along the front side of the wall of the sanitary room, and a supporting front part, which extends from the lower end of the protective front side. The upper part of the front side of the end part for the floor is made in the form of an arc, and the end part for the floor is located such that its front end is immersed in the floor covering material.

The disadvantage of the above-mentioned alternatives is that the known baseboards are installed over the flooring, meaning they are surface-mounted. They also lack sufficient sealing, so when glued down, they are only installed to the wall. The linoleum has a raised area that can be lifted, for example, when used in a washing machine. Furthermore, these alternatives do not allow for customization of the baseboard's rounding angle.

The task that the utility model is aimed at solving is to expand technological capabilities compared to overhead skirting boards.

The technical result, which the utility model is aimed at achieving, is the ability to create the required radius of rounding of the skirting board without stress in the material of the skirting board when embedding the skirting board into the floor covering.

The above technical result is achieved by the fact that a built-in skirting board is proposed, containing a skirting board profile, which in cross-section has a configuration made in the form of a profile molding made of flexible polyvinyl chloride, wherein on the skirting board profile on the back side there are at least two semicircular longitudinal grooves, providing a radius of rounding of the skirting board profile at the place of transition of the wall-floor without stress in the material of the skirting board profile, wherein the thickness of the skirting board profile is selected such that it ensures its contact with the floor covering at the level with the floor covering with the possibility of welding the joint between the skirting board and the floor covering.

The utility model is illustrated by drawings.

Fig. 1 - general view of the built-in plinth;

Fig. 2 - grooves located on the baseboard.

Implementation of a utility model

Skirting board 1 is an extruded piece of flexible polyvinyl chloride. Polyvinyl chloride is resistant to all types of chemical sterilization agents and is also an environmentally friendly and durable material.

Fig. 1 shows a general view of the already rounded baseboard 1, which is connected to the covering 3 at the joint 2. The geometric dimensions of the baseboard: optimal height H = 100 mm, width B = 50 mm, thickness 2 = 3 mm. Possible variations B = 30-100 mm, H = 100-350 mm; changes in the linear dimensions of the baseboard do not impair its characteristics.

Fig. 2 shows the installation of two grooves 4 on the back of the baseboard profile. More grooves, for example four, may be used, depending on the baseboard's rounding radius. The grooves allow the baseboard to bend without stressing the material, allowing it to be installed flush with the floor covering, as shown in Fig. 1.

Method of installing skirting boards

The baseboard is installed flush with the flooring at floor level and then welded with a heat gun and welding rod (used for welding commercial flooring). The high temperature melts and bonds the materials together, creating a smooth joint.

The skirting board is installed using contact adhesive and double-sided tape applied to the wall and floor. During installation, the required corner-to-corner dimension is measured, trimmed at a 45° angle for the joint, bent along the grooves, and glued to the wall and floor.

Semicircular longitudinal grooves are made at the bend point of the baseboard profile to reduce stress when bending and prevent tearing. The joint with the flooring is then welded with a heat gun, and the corner joints are sealed with sealant. The baseboard has an adjustable rounding radius at the wall-to-floor transition due to the addition of grooves on the back (2-4 grooves) at the bend point. The number of grooves depends on the required rounding radius. The minimum number of grooves is two. If the baseboard is bent along two grooves, the radius will be R = 5 mm.

The flooring thickness is 2 mm, and the baseboard thickness is 2 mm. This ensures that the installation will be consistent and there will be no difference in thickness.

Thus, the utility model provides the ability to create the required radius of rounding of the skirting board without stress in the skirting board material when embedding the skirting board into the floor covering.

Claims (1)

A built-in skirting board comprising a skirting board profile which in cross-section has a configuration made in the form of a profile moulding made of flexible polyvinyl chloride, wherein on the skirting board profile on the back side there are at least two semicircular longitudinal grooves provided, which provide a radius of rounding of the skirting board profile at the wall-floor transition point without stress in the material of the skirting board profile, wherein the thickness of the skirting board profile is selected such that it ensures its contact with the floor covering at the same level as the floor covering with the possibility of welding the joint between the skirting board and the floor covering.