What functions the skirting board performs and how to choose the material
Plinth gives the room a complete look. He plays not only as aesthetically finished design, but also play a large functional role. For example, when laying a parquet or laminate, a qualified master will certainly leave a gap between the floor and wall (it serves so that when drops of temperature and humidity when the floor is not swollen). And this gap should be hidden with a baseboard. Technological seams and joints are also closed with plinths.
Currently, there are many types of plinths. By and large, they are not much different in the prescribed form. And there is no big difference in the choice of one or another type. But still I advise you to adhere to one rule. For example, if you have an expensive, piece parquet should not take a cheap plastic skirting board. On an expensive floor, he will just look ugly.