This two storey entryway features a beige carpeted stairway with landing. The staircase is finished with white balusters topped by a white handrail fitted opposite a white stair skirt board.
35 Stair Skirt Board Trims to Protect Your Walls
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Published: October 22, 2022
Updated: December 3, 2023
The main function of a stair skirt board is to protect the walls along your staircase from damage. The part of the wall next to your steps is particularly vulnerable to scuffing as you go up and down your steps. Stair skirt board trim runs along the side of the staircase against the wall and acts as a barrier to prevent the plaster from being accidentally cracked or broken. Skirt board can also offer a more finished look and a higher-end appearance for your stairway.
No matter what style or color your steps are, white tends to be the most common color for stair skirt boards because of how easily it can blend into the wall. However, stair skirting in the same material and finish as your steps can also produce a clean and cohesive look. Here are some examples from other homeowners to help you decide if skirt board stairs are needed in your home.
02 of Stairway with White Skirt Boards
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Stained wood door with black metal handle is fitted next to a stairway with white skirt boards. A white and black vintage stair runner is laid over the black wood treads with white risers.
03 of Staircase with White Stair Skirt Board Trim
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Black wrought iron spindles with wooden handrail are affixed to a staircase with dark stained wood treads and white risers. The steps are fitted next to a white stair skirt board trim.
04 of Stairs with White Stair Skirt Trim
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Beige diamond patterned stair runner rug covers steps with light stained wood treads and white risers. White spindles topped by a black wood handrail are fitted opposite white stair skirt trim.
05 of Gray Carpeted Stairwell with White Skirt Board
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Wood frame gallery wall is mounted above a gray carpeted stairwell with white skirt board. A black banister is fitted to the gray wall above the staircase opposite a half wall.
06 of White Stair Skirt Boards for Curved Staircase
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Steps with stained wood treads and white risers adorn this curved staircase with white stair skirt boards. The steps are finished with white turned wood balusters and a wooden handrail.
07 of White Stairs Skirt Board for Curved Staircase
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This curved staircase with orange pumpkin decor features a beige and gray stair runner laid over black treads and white risers. White balusters with white handrail are fitted opposite a white stairs skirt board.
08 of Light Wood Stair Skirt Board
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Gray and white chevron patterned stair runner rug is laid over a light wood stairwell. A matching light wood stair skirt board is fitted to the steps opposite black metal horizonal railing with wood handrail.
09 of Dark Wood Staircase with White Runner
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This curved staircase is trimmed with dark wood on both the risers and treads. The handrail and wood spindles are a matching wood tone, while a white carpeted runner stretches the length of the staircase. A modern black light fixture hangs from the ceiling above.
10 of Stairway with White Stair Skirting Board
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Light wood treads with white risers are covered by a gray stair runner carpet. The stairway is finished with a white stair skirting board and black banister mounted to the wall.
11 of Gray Wainscoting Stairs with White Skirt Board
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Gray wainscoting stairs features a gray and white striped stair runner laid over white steps. The steps are finished with a white skirt board fitted opposite white spindles with gray handrail.
12 of White Skirt Board Stairway with Black Steps
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Black entrance door is opened to reveal white skirt board stairs finished with black wood treads and risers. The steps are paired with black wrought iron balusters topped by a white handrail.
13 of White Stair Skirt Board Trim for Staircase
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Two-toned white entryway table holding a gold filigree mirror is perched next to stairs with light wood treads and white risers. A light wood and black metal banister is fitted to the wall above the white stair skirt board trim.
14 of White Chevron Steps with White Stair Skirt Boards
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White frame artwork is mounted to a light pink wall above a staircase with stained wood treads. The steps are finished with white shiplap chevron risers and white stair skirt boards.
15 of Curved Stairwell with White Stair Skirt Trim
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Black wood treads with white risers are finished with white stair skirt trim in this curved stairwell. The steps are finished with black wrought iron spindles topped by a black wood handrail.
16 of Two-toned Steps with White Stair Skirt Board
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Black frame front door with glass is built next to a light wood staircase with white risers. The steps are finished with a white stair skirt board and paired with black metal horizonal railings with stained wood handrails.
17 of Curved Staircase with White Skirt Board
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Christmas tree with red and white decorations stands in front of a curved stained wood staircase with white stair skirt board. The steps are finished with black wrought iron balusters topped by a wood handrail.
18 of Decorative White Riser and Hardwood Tread Staircase
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This staircase landing features a glass-front hutch with white crockery. The stairs are white-painted risers with a black scroll decoration on each step, while the treads are hardwood that matches the landing.
19 of Stairwell with White Stair Skirt Board
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This stairwell features light wood treads paired with white risers and a white stair skirt board. Black metal spindles with a light wood handrail are fitted opposite a white shiplap wall.
20 of Black Stair Treads Over Wood Treads
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This entryway features taupe walls and a warm wood floor. A green garland is hung on the black railing of the white staircase. Black stair treads cover the wood treads. Two Santa hats cover the newal post at the base of the stairs.
21 of Beige Carpeted Staircase with White Stair Skirt Board
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Stained wood steps with white risers connect to a beige carpeted staircase with white stair skirt board. Black wrought iron spindles topped by a stained wood handrail are fitted to the steps.
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Stairs with ivory treads and white risers is accented by black and white diamond pattern risers. The steps are finished with white stair skirt board trims and paired with a stained wood banister.
23 of White Stair Skirt Board for Stairway
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Green garland is strung on white spindles with white handrail fitted to stairs with black treads and white risers. The steps are mounted next to a white stair skirt board fitted under a white frame gallery wall.
24 of White Baseboard Contrasts with a Medium-Dark Wood Floor
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This entryway boasts a plain white baseboard on a light-colored wall in front of a curved staircase. The medium-dark wood treads of the staircase match the wood of the entryway floor. Dried branches rise out of a vase next to some books on a wood table. The wood banister contrasts with the white balisters of the staircase.
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Black frame gallery wall is mounted to a white shiplap wall above a staircase with white spindles and wood handrail. The staircase features stained wood treads and white risers paired with a white stair skirt board.
26 of White Skirt Board for Staircase Steps
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Ivory pumpkin decor and greenery garland adorns a stairway with stained wood treads and white risers. The steps are finished with a white skirt board and paired with a wooden banister.
27 of Gray Carpeted Staircase with White Skirt Board
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Arched office niche is fitted next to gray carpeted stairs with stained wood landing. A black banister is fitted to the wall above the stairs opposite a white skirt board.
28 of White, Modern Staircase Trim
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A modern staircase is carpeted with a light, off-white riser and tread. The railing and spindles are a modern, straight white-painted wood and a tan and blue runner stretches the length of the hallway at the bottom of the staircase. A small rustic table and wooden sled decorate the bottom of the stair landing.
29 of Light Wood Staircase with White Stair Skirt Boards
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Light wood staircase with matching treads and risers is finished with white stair skirt boards. A light wood and white metal banister is mounted to the white wall next to the stairway.
30 of Stairs with White Stair Skirt Board Trim
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These stairs with white, orange and green pumpkin decor boasts stained wood treads with white risers. The steps are finished with black riser decals and a white stair skirt board trim.
31 of White Stair Skirt Board for Stairwell
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Black and white plaid pumpkins are perched on stained wood treads with white risers leading up to a staircase landing. White balusters with wooden handrail are fitted opposite a white stair skirt board.
32 of White Skirt Board Stairs with Christmas Decor
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White skirt board stairs feature rustic gray painted wood treads with white risers. A black banister adorned with a green and white Christmas garland is mounted to a gray wall above the steps.
33 of Stair Landing with White Stair Skirt Boards
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This staircase with landing features stained wood treads with white risers. The steps are finished with white stair skirt boards and white spindles topped by a wood hand rail.
34 of Curving Hardwood Staircase with White Wood Trim
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A small settee with rustic wood door and wreath decorate the space at the bottom of this curving staircase. The stair trim is painted white, as are the white wood spindles. The treads and handrail are a matching hardwood in a warm brown tone.
35 of Natural Wood and Black Iron Staircase Spindles
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A white staircase has a dark grey runner and light wood handrail and post. Decorative black iron spindles run the length of the stairs down to an open room with dark hardwood floors.
