Glossary term
Scotia / beading
Also known as: beading
Definition
A slim trim fixed at the base of the skirting to cover the expansion gap of a floating floor. It avoids having to remove and refit the existing skirting boards.
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Expansion gap
A small gap left around the perimeter of a floating floor so it can expand and contract with temperature and humidity without buckling. It's covered by skirting, scotia or beading.
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Threshold (door bar)
A trim fitted in a doorway where two floors meet or where a floor ends. It protects edges, bridges height differences and gives a neat, safe transition between rooms.
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