Our pine scotia beading and scotia trim is the neat way to cover the expansion gap where a floor meets the wall or skirting. Also searched as scotia skirting, scotia moulding or wood floor edge trim, these solid natural pine profiles finish laminate, engineered wood, vinyl and LVT floors with a smooth, traditional edge. Supplied unfinished so you can paint, stain or varnish to match your room, in a range of sizes plus a matching quarter-round quadrant trim.
Specification
| Material |
Solid natural pine |
| Finish |
Unfinished – ready to paint, stain or varnish |
| Profiles |
Concave scotia & quarter-round quadrant |
| Styles |
Smooth, grooved (milled) & butterfly |
| Lengths |
1 m & 2.4 m |
| Ideal for |
Laminate, engineered wood, vinyl & LVT floors |
Scotia & Quadrant Sizes
| Profile |
Sizes |
Best for |
|
Scotia beading (concave) |
15x15, 20x20, 25x25, 30x30 mm |
Covering larger expansion gaps with a classic curved edge |
|
Quadrant trim (quarter-round) |
10, 12, 20 mm |
A low-profile, rounded finish for smaller gaps |
Scotia or Quadrant – Which Should I Use?
Both cover the gap left for a floating floor to expand. Scotia has a concave (scooped) face and is the traditional choice for laminate and wood floors. Quadrant has a simple quarter-round face and sits a little flatter, which suits smaller gaps or a more minimal look. If in doubt, match the profile to the size of your expansion gap and the height you want on the skirting or wall.
How to Fit Scotia Beading
Scotia and quadrant are quick to fit. Measure each wall, cut to length with a fine-tooth saw and mitre internal and external corners at 45°. Fix the trim to the skirting board (not the floor, so the floor can still move) using panel pins, a fine bead of grab adhesive or wood glue. Fill pin holes, then paint, stain or varnish to finish. Not sure which colour to choose? See our guide on matching skirting with your floor and walls.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is scotia trim?
Scotia is a concave wooden beading used to cover the expansion gap between a floor and the skirting board or wall. It gives a neat, curved finish to laminate, wood and vinyl floors.
What is the difference between scotia and quadrant?
Both cover floor expansion gaps. Scotia has a concave (scooped) profile, while quadrant is a simple quarter-round. Scotia is the more traditional choice; quadrant sits flatter and suits smaller gaps.
What is the difference between scotia and skirting?
A skirting board covers the lower part of the wall, whereas scotia is a small trim fitted at floor level to hide the expansion gap. Scotia is often used alongside or instead of a tall skirting board.
What size scotia beading do I need?
Choose a size that comfortably covers your expansion gap. We stock 15 mm, 20 mm, 25 mm and 30 mm scotia, plus 10 mm, 12 mm and 20 mm quadrant.
Can I paint or stain the pine scotia?
Yes. Our scotia and quadrant are supplied in unfinished natural pine, ready to paint, stain or varnish to match your floor and skirting.
How fast is delivery?
Orders placed before 12:00 PM are dispatched the same day for fast UK-wide delivery.
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