{"title":"Beading \/ Scotia","description":"\u003ch2\u003eScotia Beading for Flooring Edges\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eScotia is commonly used when existing skirting boards are left in place during a flooring installation. As one of the practical \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/flooring-accessories\"\u003eflooring accessories\u003c\/a\u003e used for finishing floor edges, scotia beading can be fitted around the room edge to cover the required expansion gap instead of removing and refitting the skirting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis makes beading for flooring a practical option for many renovation projects, especially where the floor needs a clean border against skirting boards, door frames or fixed units. The right choice will depend on the floor type, room layout, colour match and profile size required.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eChoosing the Right Floor Beading\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen choosing floor beading, start with the flooring type and the finish you want to achieve. Some products are designed to match wood-effect floors, while others may be better suited to white, grey, black or neutral room designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWood flooring beading is often used with engineered wood and solid wood floors, while MDF or colour-matched scotia may be suitable for selected laminate, vinyl or wood-effect flooring projects. Always check the product details, length, profile and finish before buying.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eScotia Beading Colours, Profiles and Finishes\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eScotia beading is available in a range of colours and finishes, including oak-effect, white, grey, black, beige and natural wood tones. Choosing a close colour match can help the trim blend with the floor, while a contrasting shade may create a more defined border.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe profile is also important. A scotia bead usually has a curved or concave shape, which helps it sit neatly between the floor and skirting area. Before ordering, check the product size and make sure it is suitable for the expansion gap and edge detail you need to cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg fetchpriority=\"high\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1028\/1733\/3579\/files\/scotia-beading.webp?v=1791652913\" alt=\"scotia beading\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat to Check Before Buying Beading for Flooring\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBefore buying beading or scotia moulding, check the practical details of your flooring project. This can help reduce the risk of ordering a trim that does not match the floor, wall edge, or room finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCheck\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy It Matters\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp\u003eFloor type\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp\u003eScotia suitability can vary between laminate, wood and vinyl floors\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp\u003eExpansion gap\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe trim needs to cover the required gap without restricting movement\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp\u003eExisting skirting\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp\u003eScotia is often used when skirting boards are already fitted\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp\u003eColour match\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp\u003eA close match can create a more consistent finish\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp\u003eProfile size\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe height and depth should suit the gap and edge detail\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp\u003eRoom shape\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp\u003eCorners, door frames and fixed units may require careful cutting\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp\u003eFitting method\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cp\u003eProduct guidance should be checked before installation\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBeading, Scotia and Skirting: What Is the Difference?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBeading and scotia are often used to describe similar flooring edge trims. Scotia usually refers to a curved trim fitted along the edge of the room, often against existing skirting boards. Beading can be used more generally for small finishing trims around flooring edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSkirting boards are different. They sit along the bottom of the wall and create a wall-to-floor finish. In some projects, skirting may be removed and refitted after flooring installation. In others, scotia beading may be used to cover the expansion gap without replacing the skirting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNeed Help Matching Scotia Beading?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe right beading scotia choice can make a noticeable difference to the final appearance of your floor. If you are unsure which colour, profile or finish is suitable, check the product details carefully before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe team at \u003ca href=\"\/\"\u003eFlooring Surgeons\u003c\/a\u003e can help you consider the flooring type, room edges, existing skirting, and the finish you want to achieve. For projects with unusual room shapes, door frames, stairs or fitted furniture, professional fitting advice may be useful before purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"18mm-thick-mdf-black-scotia-beading","title":"18mm Thick MDF Black Scotia Beading","description":"\u003cp\u003eBlack scotia is the strongest-looking trim in our MDF range. At 18mm thick and 2.4m long, it covers the expansion gap around the edge of a new floor with a clean, dark line rather than trying to disappear.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eChoosing black\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt sits best beside very dark floors, such as charcoal, black-stained or deep smoked wood-look boards, where a paler trim would stand out. It also works when your skirting is painted black or dark grey, so the bead reads as part of the skirting. Against a pale floor it makes a deliberate, graphic border, which suits modern and industrial rooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFitting and compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eScotia is designed for laminate, engineered wood and solid wood floors. We normally suggest pinning it to the skirting, never to the floor, with a small amount of grab adhesive such as Gripfill for a firm hold. Browse other shades in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/scotia-beading\"\u003escotia beading\u003c\/a\u003e range, or see all \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/flooring-accessories\"\u003eflooring accessories\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Flooring Surgeons","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58584861933899,"sku":"FC38","price":11.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1028\/1733\/3579\/files\/38.-18mm-Scota-FC38_f960ca6b-2fcf-4ba5-b8a6-e527831ba0ab.webp?v=1790238010"},{"product_id":"18mm-thick-mdf-brown-oak-scotia-beading","title":"18mm Thick MDF Brown Oak Scotia Beading","description":"\u003cp\u003eOur Brown Oak scotia beading is an oak-effect MDF trim in a straightforward mid-brown. It hides the gap left for expansion at the edge of the room, and each 2.4m length is 18mm thick.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhich floors it suits\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePick this shade for classic brown oak floors: warm, everyday oak tones that are neither pale nor very dark. It suits many brown \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/laminate-flooring\"\u003elaminate floors\u003c\/a\u003e as well as oiled or lacquered engineered and solid oak. When a bead matches the floor, the eye reads the floor as running right up to the skirting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to fit it\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt can be used with laminate, solid wood and engineered wood. Nail it into the skirting board and add a little grab adhesive, such as Gripfill, for a lasting bond. Fixing to the skirting rather than the floor leaves the floor free to move. Measure the full perimeter of the room and allow extra for corners. Other colours are in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/scotia-beading\"\u003escotia range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Flooring Surgeons","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58584861966667,"sku":"FC41","price":11.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1028\/1733\/3579\/files\/FC41_Scotia_1718be63-ae84-4c22-8e57-c19bc46fb109.webp?v=1790238011"},{"product_id":"18mm-thick-mdf-cottage-brown-oak-scotia-beading","title":"18mm Thick MDF Cottage Brown Oak Scotia Beading","description":"\u003cp\u003eCottage Brown Oak brings a warm, homely brown to the edge of the room. This 18mm MDF scotia comes in 2.4m lengths and neatly covers the expansion gap between your new floor and the skirting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eColour match\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe name points to a traditional, country feel, so it is a good partner for warm brown floors in cottages, older houses and rooms with a relaxed, lived-in style. Think honeyed to mid-brown oak with some character. If your floor has a golden or amber cast rather than a grey one, this is a sensible shade to compare first.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eUse and fixing\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSuitable for engineered wood, laminate and solid wood floors. The usual method is to nail the bead to the skirting, backed up with small dabs of Gripfill or a similar adhesive. See the rest of our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/scotia-beading\"\u003escotia beading\u003c\/a\u003e colours, or browse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/engineered-wood-flooring\"\u003eengineered wood flooring\u003c\/a\u003e to plan the floor and trim together.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Flooring Surgeons","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58584862032203,"sku":"FC47","price":11.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1028\/1733\/3579\/files\/47.-18mm-Scota-FC47_b9533c8c-73a1-422c-a74a-6a264ab55110.webp?v=1790238011"},{"product_id":"18mm-thick-mdf-dark-beige-oak-scotia-beading","title":"18mm Thick MDF Dark Beige Oak Scotia Beading","description":"\u003cp\u003eDark Beige Oak is a sandy, deeper beige shade in our MDF scotia range. Each length is 2.4m long and 18mm thick, made to finish the edge of a floor and cover its expansion gap.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFloors it suits\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eChoose it for beige and natural oak floors that sit on the fuller side of neutral, where a pale beige bead would look washed out. It pairs well with oak-effect laminate and engineered boards in soft sandy, biscuit or light brown tones, and with cream or stone-coloured skirting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat it does and how it goes on\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eLaminate, engineered wood and solid wood floors all need a gap at the walls so the boards can expand and contract. Scotia sits over that gap. We recommend nailing it into the skirting with a little Gripfill-type adhesive behind it for a strong bond. Compare shades in the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/scotia-beading\"\u003escotia beading collection\u003c\/a\u003e or browse all \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/flooring-accessories\"\u003eaccessories\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Flooring Surgeons","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58584862097739,"sku":"FC60","price":11.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1028\/1733\/3579\/files\/60.-Hopefull_f401054a-52c7-4fa2-a15f-2809158a250d.webp?v=1790238010"},{"product_id":"18mm-thick-mdf-dark-brown-oak-scotia-beading","title":"18mm Thick MDF Dark Brown Oak Scotia Beading","description":"\u003cp\u003eFor deep, rich floors, Dark Brown Oak scotia gives the room edge a matching dark finish. It is an 18mm MDF bead supplied in 2.4m lengths, used to hide the expansion gap at the skirting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eMatching dark floors\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSmoked oak, dark-stained boards and espresso-toned wood-look floors can look unfinished with a light trim around them. This deep brown keeps the line dark and quiet, so the colour of the floor carries on to the wall. It also suits dark wood skirting and traditional rooms with heavy furniture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCompatibility and fitting\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor laminate, engineered wood and solid wood floors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e18mm thick, 2.4m per length\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNail to the skirting with a little grab adhesive such as Gripfill\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eSee more colours in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/scotia-beading\"\u003escotia beading\u003c\/a\u003e range, or pair it with a dark \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/engineered-wood-flooring\"\u003eengineered wood floor\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Flooring Surgeons","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58584862163275,"sku":"FC43","price":11.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1028\/1733\/3579\/files\/FC43_Scotia_8362cbeb-faaf-40e5-bab5-0d3ef03fc186.webp?v=1790238010"},{"product_id":"18mm-thick-mdf-dark-grey-oak-scotia-beading","title":"18mm Thick MDF Dark Grey Oak Scotia Beading","description":"\u003cp\u003eDark Grey Oak scotia is a deep, cool grey bead for floors on the darker end of the grey scale. Made from MDF, it is 18mm thick and comes in 2.4m lengths to trim the perimeter of the room.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTone and matching\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is aimed at charcoal, slate and smoky grey floors, including grey oak-effect \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/laminate-flooring\"\u003elaminate\u003c\/a\u003e and grey-stained engineered boards. A dark grey bead avoids the bright outline you would get from a pale trim, and it sits comfortably with grey, anthracite or black skirting in contemporary rooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy scotia, and fitting\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eWood and laminate floors are laid with a small expansion gap at every wall. This bead covers that gap on laminate, engineered wood and solid wood floors. Fix it to the skirting with nails plus a small amount of Gripfill or similar adhesive. Browse the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/scotia-beading\"\u003escotia beading\u003c\/a\u003e range for lighter greys.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Flooring Surgeons","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58584862196043,"sku":"FC68","price":11.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1028\/1733\/3579\/files\/68.-18mm-Scota-FC68_26dc39b8-8e57-49b7-bc51-78852dd8858d.webp?v=1790238015"},{"product_id":"18mm-thick-mdf-grey-oak-scotia-beading","title":"18mm Thick MDF Grey Oak Scotia Beading","description":"\u003cp\u003eGrey Oak is our middle grey scotia: not pale, not charcoal. It is an oak-effect MDF trim, 18mm thick and 2.4m long, that closes off the gap between floor and skirting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhere the colour fits\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse it with grey-washed and weathered grey floors, where the boards show a clear grey tone without being very dark. It suits Scandinavian and modern schemes with white or light grey walls. If your floor mixes grey with some warmth, bring a length or an offcut next to a floor sample before ordering the whole room.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFitting notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt works with laminate, engineered wood and solid wood. Pin it to the skirting board, not the floor, and use a little grab adhesive such as Gripfill as well. For lighter and darker greys, see our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/scotia-beading\"\u003escotia beading\u003c\/a\u003e, and for more trims visit \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/flooring-accessories\"\u003eflooring accessories\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Flooring Surgeons","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58584862228811,"sku":"FC69","price":11.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1028\/1733\/3579\/files\/69.-18mm-Scotia-FC69_80ab3b28-10ea-44bc-a602-1bb20ff1d62f.webp?v=1790238015"},{"product_id":"18mm-thick-mdf-light-oak-scotia-beading","title":"18mm Thick MDF Light Oak Scotia Beading","description":"\u003cp\u003eLight Oak scotia gives pale oak floors a matching edge. It is a light, slightly honeyed oak-effect bead in 18mm MDF, and each 2.4m length covers the expansion gap at the base of the skirting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eMatching the floor\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is the shade to try with light oak floors that still have some warmth in them: pale golden laminate, lightly oiled engineered oak and bright solid oak. It blends into the floor rather than framing it, so the boards look as though they run straight to the wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow it is fitted\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor solid wood, engineered wood and laminate floors. The recommended method is nails into the skirting board with a little Gripfill or similar grab adhesive for extra hold. Measure the room perimeter first and allow extra for corners and joins. See all colours in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/scotia-beading\"\u003escotia beading\u003c\/a\u003e or browse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/laminate-flooring\"\u003elaminate flooring\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Flooring Surgeons","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58584862753099,"sku":"FC15","price":11.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1028\/1733\/3579\/files\/15.-18mm-Scota-FC15.webp?v=1790238015"},{"product_id":"18mm-thick-mdf-medium-oak-scotia-beading","title":"18mm Thick MDF Medium Oak Scotia Beading","description":"\u003cp\u003eMedium Oak sits right in the middle of our scotia colours: a golden, mid-tone oak effect. The 18mm MDF bead is sold in 2.4m lengths to cover the edge gap on a newly laid floor.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eColour guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMany oak floors fall between pale and dark, and this is the bead for them. It suits golden and mid-brown oak-effect laminate, lacquered engineered oak and classic solid oak in hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. If you are unsure whether your floor is light or dark, start by comparing it with this one.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFitting and use\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse it with laminate, engineered wood or solid wood. Fix it to the skirting with nails and a small amount of adhesive such as Gripfill, so the floor underneath can still move freely. More shades are in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/scotia-beading\"\u003escotia beading\u003c\/a\u003e range, and other trims are in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/flooring-accessories\"\u003eflooring accessories\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Flooring Surgeons","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58584862785867,"sku":"FC24","price":11.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1028\/1733\/3579\/files\/FC24_Scotia.webp?v=1790238015"},{"product_id":"18mm-thick-mdf-natural-oak-scotia-beading","title":"18mm Thick MDF Natural Oak Scotia Beading","description":"\u003cp\u003eNatural Oak scotia is made for floors in the everyday oak shade: not whitened, not stained, just the plain timber tone most people picture. It is an 18mm thick MDF bead in 2.4m lengths.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy this shade\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eNatural oiled and clear lacquered oak floors, and oak-effect laminate in a true natural colour, match well with this bead. It gives a soft, low-key edge that neither darkens nor brightens the room. It is a good all-round option if you plan to keep the natural look throughout the house.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFixing it\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt suits laminate, engineered wood and solid wood floors. We usually recommend nailing it to the skirting, together with a little Gripfill or similar adhesive. This covers the expansion gap without pinning the floor down. For other colours, see our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/scotia-beading\"\u003escotia beading\u003c\/a\u003e, or find a natural \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/engineered-wood-flooring\"\u003eengineered wood floor\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Flooring Surgeons","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58584862818635,"sku":"FC67","price":11.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1028\/1733\/3579\/files\/67.-18mm-Scotia-FC67.webp?v=1790238015"},{"product_id":"18mm-thick-mdf-light-beige-oak-scotia-beading","title":"18mm Thick MDF Light Beige Oak Scotia Beading","description":"\u003cp\u003eLight Beige Oak is a pale, soft beige scotia for bright rooms and light floors. This MDF bead measures 18mm thick, comes in 2.4m lengths, and tidies the expansion gap along every wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eLight floors, light trim\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt suits pale natural oak, light beige oak-effect laminate and Scandinavian-style floors with a creamy, gentle tone. On a light floor a darker bead can look like a frame around the room; a pale beige keeps the edge soft. It also works well against cream and off-white skirting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eUsing it\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eLaminate, solid wood and engineered wood floors all expand a little through the year, which is why a gap is left at the walls. This bead goes over that gap. Nail it into the skirting and add small amounts of adhesive, such as Gripfill, behind it. Compare it with Light Oak and Natural Oak in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/scotia-beading\"\u003escotia beading\u003c\/a\u003e range.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Flooring Surgeons","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58584862851403,"sku":"FC65","price":11.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1028\/1733\/3579\/files\/65.-18mm-Scotia-FC65.webp?v=1790238015"},{"product_id":"18mm-thick-mdf-rustic-oak-scotia-beading","title":"18mm Thick MDF Rustic Oak Scotia Beading","description":"\u003cp\u003eRustic Oak scotia is a warm oak-effect trim for floors with plenty of character. Cut from 18mm MDF and sold in 2.4m lengths, it covers the gap left around the room when a floor is laid.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat floors it matches\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePick it for rustic oak floors in warm golden to mid tones, with visible knots and lively grain. It sits comfortably next to rustic \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/engineered-wood-flooring\"\u003eengineered oak\u003c\/a\u003e and knotty oak-effect laminate. Where Rustic Brown Oak leans browner, this shade keeps more of a golden oak warmth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSuitable floors and fixing\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is listed for laminate, engineered wood and solid wood. Pin the bead to the skirting and back it with a little grab adhesive, such as Gripfill, for a solid bond that leaves the floor able to expand and contract. Other colours and the solid oak option are in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/scotia-beading\"\u003escotia beading\u003c\/a\u003e range.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Flooring Surgeons","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58584862949707,"sku":"FC25","price":11.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1028\/1733\/3579\/files\/FC25_Scotia.webp?v=1790238020"},{"product_id":"18mm-thick-mdf-rustic-brown-oak-scotia-beading","title":"18mm Thick MDF Rustic Brown Oak Scotia Beading","description":"\u003cp\u003eRustic Brown Oak is a brown scotia with a country, characterful feel. The bead is MDF, 18mm thick, and comes in 2.4m lengths to hide the expansion gap where your floor meets the skirting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePairing it with your floor\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eRustic floors mix knots, grain changes and a spread of browns from board to board. A plain pale trim can fight with that; a brown bead with rustic warmth settles in beside it. Try it with rustic and distressed brown oak floors, reclaimed-look boards and warm farmhouse schemes with wooden or painted skirting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePutting it up\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eNailing into the skirting is the usual way to fix it, with a small amount of Gripfill or a similar adhesive for a firmer grip. Leave the floor itself free, as the gap underneath is there so the boards can move. Compare this with Rustic Oak and Cottage Brown Oak in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/scotia-beading\"\u003escotia beading\u003c\/a\u003e collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Flooring Surgeons","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58584862982475,"sku":"FC57","price":11.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1028\/1733\/3579\/files\/57.-Hopefull.webp?v=1790238020"},{"product_id":"18mm-thick-mdf-snow-grey-oak-scotia-beading","title":"18mm Thick MDF Snow Grey Oak Scotia Beading","description":"\u003cp\u003eSnow Grey Oak is one of the palest trims we sell: a cool, almost white grey. This MDF scotia is 18mm thick and 2.4m long, and it finishes the edge of the floor where the expansion gap is left.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eLight, cool floors\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is the one to look at with whitewashed, limed and very light grey floors, where even a mid grey bead would look heavy. Bright, airy rooms with white skirting and pale walls suit it well, and it keeps the edge of a light floor clean and quiet instead of outlined.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFixing and compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorks with laminate, engineered wood and solid wood floors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFix to the skirting using nails and a small amount of Gripfill or similar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAllow extra length for mitred corners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor a slightly deeper grey see Grey Oak and Sterling Silver Oak in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/scotia-beading\"\u003escotia beading\u003c\/a\u003e range, or browse pale \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/laminate-flooring\"\u003elaminate flooring\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Flooring Surgeons","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58584863015243,"sku":"FC48","price":11.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1028\/1733\/3579\/files\/48.-18mm-Scota-FC48.webp?v=1790238020"},{"product_id":"18mm-thick-mdf-white-scotia-beading","title":"18mm Thick MDF White Scotia Beading","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhite scotia takes a different approach to the rest of our range. Instead of matching the floor, this plain white 18mm MDF bead matches white skirting boards, and it comes in 2.4m lengths to cover the expansion gap all around the room.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhen to choose white\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMost homes have white skirting. A white bead makes the scotia look like the bottom of the skirting, so the floor appears to stop at a clean white edge. That works with almost any floor colour, light or dark, and is a useful choice when a colour match to the floor is hard to find.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to fix it\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is suitable for laminate, engineered wood and solid wood floors. Nail it to the skirting and add a small amount of Gripfill or similar adhesive for extra hold. Browse wood-effect shades in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/scotia-beading\"\u003escotia beading\u003c\/a\u003e collection or all \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/flooring-accessories\"\u003eaccessories\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Flooring Surgeons","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58584863048011,"sku":"FC14","price":11.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1028\/1733\/3579\/files\/FC14_Scotia.webp?v=1790238020"},{"product_id":"18mm-thick-mdf-white-oak-scotia-beading","title":"18mm Thick MDF White Oak Scotia Beading","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhite Oak scotia is a whitened oak-effect bead: pale, but with a hint of wood tone rather than a flat white. It is 18mm thick, made from MDF and sold in 2.4m lengths to cover the perimeter gap of a new floor.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhere it suits\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMatch it to white-washed and limed oak floors and very pale Nordic-style boards. It keeps the edge light while still looking like part of the floor, which plain white paint does not always manage. Coastal, Scandinavian and minimal rooms with white skirting are a natural fit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFitting guidance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse it with solid wood, engineered wood or laminate. We recommend nails into the skirting board with a little grab adhesive, such as Gripfill, behind the bead. The floor stays free to move under it. If you would rather match plain white skirting than the floor, see our White scotia in the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/scotia-beading\"\u003escotia beading\u003c\/a\u003e range.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Flooring Surgeons","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58584863080779,"sku":"FC56","price":11.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1028\/1733\/3579\/files\/56.-Hopefull.webp?v=1790238020"},{"product_id":"18mm-thick-mdf-sterling-silver-oak-scotia-beading","title":"18mm Thick MDF Sterling Silver Oak Scotia Beading","description":"\u003cp\u003eSterling Silver Oak scotia has a silvery grey tone, lighter than Grey Oak but with more depth than Snow Grey. The MDF bead is 18mm thick and supplied in 2.4m lengths to trim the room edge neatly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eChoosing a silver grey\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis shade works with cool, silver-grey floors: brushed grey oak effects, weathered grey laminate and grey-toned engineered boards without much warmth in them. It suits modern kitchens, open-plan spaces and rooms with grey or white skirting, where the aim is a calm, cool palette from floor to wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFloor types and fitting\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCompatible with laminate, engineered wood and solid wood floors. The bead goes on the skirting, not the floor: nail it in and add small dabs of adhesive such as Gripfill so it holds tight. More greys and browns are in the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/scotia-beading\"\u003escotia beading\u003c\/a\u003e collection, alongside our other \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/flooring-accessories\"\u003eflooring accessories\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Flooring Surgeons","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58584863113547,"sku":"FC78","price":11.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1028\/1733\/3579\/files\/78.-18mm-Scota-FC78.webp?v=1790238020"},{"product_id":"19mm-thick-real-wood-solid-oak-scotia-beading-2-4m","title":"19mm Thick Real Wood Solid Oak Scotia Beading 2.4m","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis scotia is made from real solid oak rather than MDF. It is 19mm thick, comes in 2.4m lengths, and is supplied unfinished so you can finish it to suit your own floor or skirting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat it is for\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eScotia, sometimes just called beading, covers the expansion gap left around the edge of a room when a floor is laid. Solid wood, engineered wood and laminate all need that gap so the boards can move with changes in temperature and humidity. The bead hides it and gives the base of the wall a finished look.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFinishing it to match\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause it arrives bare, you can stain, oil or paint it. That makes it a good option for real wood floors where you want the trim to be real oak too, or where none of our ready-coloured beads is quite right. Test your finish on an offcut first.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFitting\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe normally recommend nailing it into the skirting, with a small amount of Gripfill or similar adhesive for a firm bond. Compare it with the MDF colours in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/scotia-beading\"\u003escotia beading\u003c\/a\u003e range, or browse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/engineered-wood-flooring\"\u003eengineered wood flooring\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Flooring Surgeons","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58584863277387,"sku":"FCOAK","price":22.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1028\/1733\/3579\/files\/p2568483_1854367618_4-1.webp?v=1790238024"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.flooringsurgeons.co.uk\/collections\/scotia-beading.oembed","provider":"Flooring Surgeons","version":"1.0","type":"link"}