Skirting board

Abstract

The invention relates to a skirting board (4) for covering a wall-floor transition in the area of ​​a floor covering (2) laid on a substrate (1), e.g., screed, comprising a retaining profile (5) and a cover profile (6) that can be detachably attached to or fixed to the retaining profile (5), wherein the retaining profile (5) has a base plate (7) to be arranged on the substrate (1) and wherein the cover profile (6) has a wall termination (8) that can be placed against the wall and a floor termination (9) that can be placed on the floor covering (2). The retaining profile (5) can be mounted on the substrate (1) with the base plate (7) without being attached to the wall (3) or to the substrate (1), wherein the base leg of the retaining profile is preferably mounted under the floor covering (2) or next to the floor covering (2).

Description

[0001] The invention relates to a skirting board for cladding a wall-floor transition in the area of ​​a floor covering laid on a substrate (e.g. screed), with a retaining profile and a cover profile that can be detachably attached to the retaining profile (e.g. by a snap-fit / clip connection or a clamp connection), wherein the retaining profile has a base plate that can be laid or arranged on the substrate and wherein the cover profile has a wall termination that can be placed against the wall and a floor termination that can be placed on the floor covering.

[0002] This is therefore a two-part or at least two-part skirting board, consisting of at least the (preferably strip-shaped) mounting profile and the (strip-shaped) cover profile. The mounting profile is also referred to as a mounting profile, retaining strip, or mounting strip. During installation, the mounting profile is usually installed first in the area where the wall meets the floor, and then the cover profile is detachably attached to the mounting profile (e.g., using a snap-fit ​​connection and thus a clip connection). The cover profile can also be referred to as a trim profile or finishing profile / strip.

[0003] Skirting boards serve to conceal the transition between walls and floors. They fulfill an aesthetic function by creating a visually seamless transition between the wall and floor. For this purpose, it is advisable to match the skirting board design, such as the design of the trim profile, to the design of the flooring and / or the wall. At the same time, installing skirting boards also closes or seals any construction-related joints or gaps at the wall and floor junction.

[0004] Conventional, one-piece baseboards in the form of wooden strips, plastic strips, or core baseboards are commonly used. They are fixed to the wall or the lower wall edge using screws, nails, adhesive, or rear-mounted retaining elements.

[0005] When installing two-part skirting boards of the type described above, the retaining profile(s) on the back are usually installed first. In practice, these retaining or mounting profiles are currently attached to the wall or the lower wall edge using screws or nails, or by gluing.

[0006] The usual practice is to first lay the desired floor covering on the subfloor, e.g., on a screed. Examples include parquet, laminate, carpet, or similar flooring. Only after the floor covering is laid are the baseboards installed. For example, with a two-part baseboard, the mounting profiles are laid on the floor covering and attached to the wall. The cover profiles can then be clipped onto the mounting profiles.

[0007] Such a two-part skirting board is known, for example, from DE 101 23 320 B4. It comprises a mounting strip and a cover strip to be fixed to the mounting strip. The mounting strip is attached to the wall with fasteners, e.g., screws.

[0008] The same applies to a skirting board known from DE 20 2007 014 686 U1, which has a mounting profile and a cover profile that can be attached to the mounting profile. The cover profile is designed as a receiving profile for a cover strip, e.g., a carpet strip, and has a front-facing, open receiving chamber into which a cover strip, e.g., a carpet strip, is inserted. In this case, too, the cover profile is attached to the base profile by means of a clip connection. At least one upper and / or one lower end profile, which is designed, for example, as a soft lip, can be attached to the top and / or bottom of the cover profile.

[0009] Skirting boards of the type described are currently installed after the flooring has been laid, at the wall-floor junction, and attached to the wall (e.g., with screws, nails, or adhesive). Problems arise, for example, in new buildings or floor renovations, when the floor level settles, for instance, due to screed settling. This can lead to a gap between the floor covering and the skirting board, which until now can only be closed by removing the skirting board and installing a new one. This also applies to the familiar two-part skirting boards, meaning the retaining profile must be removed and reinstalled, for example, in a new, lowered position. Furthermore, gaps can form on the floor side due to horizontal movement of the screed bed.

[0010] Traditional skirting boards also suffer from the disadvantage of their visual dominance due to their size, as they can reach a height of up to 100 mm in practice. Furthermore, they cannot be easily removed or replaced for renovation purposes. While two-part skirting boards address these disadvantages, the problems described above regarding settling or movement of the screed remain. This invention aims to remedy these issues.

[0011] German patent DE 20 2006 011 315 U1 describes the installation of a skirting board on floating floors using a fastening device. This device is attached to a base plate on the subfloor using a dowel and screw, or optionally with adhesive, before the actual flooring is laid. A slotted hole is drilled into the center of the base plate to absorb lateral shear forces from the subfloor. The vertical plate facing the wall also has a slotted hole to allow the entire assembly to be attached to the wall. This enables the skirting board to be adjusted downwards after installation. The fastening device is always intended to be attached to the subfloor and / or the wall.

[0012] DE 36 39 127 A1 describes a device for forming edge zones between walls and screed. For sound insulation, a separating element in the form of a spacer strip is provided between the wall and the screed. The separating strip is attached to the wall via an insulated retaining element.

[0013] German patent DE 20 2022 106 876 U1 discloses a wall and / or floor covering in a special construction, comprising a composite element that can be attached to a wall and / or floor. The composite element has a profile arrangement on its edge, which is at least partially made of a polymeric material. The profile arrangement has at least one base on which a sealing device is at least partially arranged. The profile arrangement also has a fixing device, which is operatively connected to one side of the composite element via a first fixing device. The overall aim is to provide a liquid-tight and visually appealing covering for a construction-related edge joint between a wall and / or floor covering, and to allow for tool-free replacement if necessary.

[0014] Furthermore, EP 0 900 897 A2 describes a device for fastening finishing strips such as baseboards or the like. This device includes a mounting profile for the finishing strip, designed as a U-shaped edging profile for a retaining element that engages in the U-recess; this retaining element may be a base plate. One leg of the U on the top of the retaining element, or the base of the U on the end face of the retaining element, is designed as a double leg, forming an insertion groove. The finishing strip can be inserted into this insertion groove using an integrated or separate insertion spring, forming a tongue-and-groove connection. Alternatively, the mounting profile can be designed as an L-shaped edging profile for a retaining element that is engaged by one leg of the L.One leg of the L is designed as a double leg, forming an insertion groove into which the end strip is inserted using a spring mechanism. The underside of the double leg, which is associated with the retaining element, has an adhesive coating. This allows for an adhesive bond between the L-shaped edging profile and the base plate.

[0015] DE 10 107 864 A1 discloses a retaining element for cover strips, wherein the retaining element is made of spring steel or plastic for the detachable fastening of cover strips to a wall to cover the transition between a wall and a floor panel. The retaining element has a wall plate which rests against the wall when the retaining element is installed, and a clamping plate projecting from the wall plate at approximately a right angle, which rests against the underside of the floor panel when the retaining element is installed.

[0016] In DE 10 2012 202 795 A1 a method for screwless mounting of an end strip is described, wherein an end strip holder is used which has a base leg that lies flat on the substrate and engages the floor.

[0017] Further embodiments of baseboards with special mounting methods are described, for example, in DE 27 31 928 A1 and DE 20 2017 001 974 U1.

[0018] WO 2024 / 082010 A1 describes a device for covering transitions between individual floor areas to create a visually and functionally seamless transition between different areas of a room. A covering device is provided for this purpose, which can also be installed, for example, at the edges of a floor covering, such as on the end faces of floor tiles. Alternatively, coverings for stair edges are disclosed. In all cases, retaining profiles are installed to which a covering profile can be attached using a clip connection. Several individual retaining profiles are used and attached to the floor covering.

[0019] A similar principle applies to a device known from WO 2024 / 152068 A1 for attaching a cover profile for floors. The primary purpose here is to bridge steps, joints, or seams present in floor coverings. The cover profile should be mountable at a variable angle of inclination to compensate for transitions between different heights.

[0020] Based on the prior art, the invention aims to create a skirting board for covering a wall-floor transition of the type described above, which overcomes the problems described in relation to floor settlement and also enables reversible disassembly.

[0021] To solve this problem, the invention teaches, in the case of a generic skirting board of the type described above, that the retaining profile can be mounted on the substrate with the base plate without being attached to the wall or to the substrate. Preferably, the base plate is arranged (at least partially) under the floor covering and / or next to the floor covering.

[0022] The floor covering is preferably a (prefabricated) tile-shaped or mat-shaped floor covering, e.g. a parquet floor, laminate floor, carpet floor, plastic floor (e.g. made of vinyl or PVC), composite floor, linoleum floor, tile or stone floor or the like.

[0023] The invention is based on the premise that it is advantageous to design the skirting board in two parts, comprising a retaining profile on one side and a cover profile on the other, so that the cover profile can be reversibly and non-destructively removed from the retaining profile and thus disassembled, for example, for renovation purposes. The cover profile is a strip-shaped profile and therefore a profile strip, which is available, for example, as a bar or roll. The retaining profile can also be a strip-shaped profile and therefore a profile strip, which is available, for example, as a bar or roll. Alternatively, however, profile elements of limited length can also be used as retaining profiles, which are mounted at intervals, so that the cover profile is placed onto several retaining profiles, for example, by clipping them on.

[0024] Based on this, the retaining profile is mounted to the wall without fixings (i.e., without fixings) and to the substrate without fixings (i.e., without fixings), so that it remains movable and therefore adjustable in both vertical and horizontal directions (even after installation). This allows the retaining profile, and consequently the attached cover profile, to settle along with the screed and the floor covering laid on top of it (e.g., vertically) during the settling process, preventing gaps or spaces from forming between the cover profile and the floor covering laid on the substrate.

[0025] In a first embodiment, the retaining profile is mounted on the subfloor before the floor covering is laid, and only then is the floor covering installed or completed, so that the floor covering is, for example, partially laid onto the base plate of the retaining profile. The retaining profile is then consequently positioned with its base plate or leg below the floor covering, so that the retaining profile always sinks with the subfloor and consequently also with the floor covering laid on it. In a second embodiment, the retaining profile is positioned in the area of ​​the subfloor and the floor covering in such a way that the base plate or leg rests on the subfloor and is mounted next to the floor covering.In this embodiment, the retaining profile is not mounted to the base plate under the floor covering, so that the retaining profile can be installed in a gap between the wall and the edge of the floor covering even after the floor covering has been laid. In this embodiment as well, the retaining profile always follows the movements of the subfloor, e.g., when the screed settles. At the same time, in both embodiments, the retaining profile can also follow horizontal movements of the screed, thus preventing the formation of gaps on the floor side.

[0026] Of particular importance is the aforementioned two-part construction, according to which the cover profile is detachably and therefore reversibly attached to the retaining profile mounted according to the invention. In a preferred embodiment, the cover profile is attached by a (positive-locking) snap connection, which can also be referred to as a clip connection or snap connection. The cover profile and the retaining profile are thus designed with complementary fastening means such that the cover profile can be clipped onto the retaining profile. Alternatively, the fastening can also be achieved by a (force-locking and / or friction-locking) clamping connection (without snap or clip elements).

[0027] The connection between the retaining profile and the cover profile can be achieved by the retaining profile having a mounting receptacle, e.g., a snap-in or clamping receptacle, and the cover profile having a (complementary) mounting lug, e.g., a snap-in or clamping lug, so that the mounting lug can be detachably inserted into the mounting receptacle, e.g., snapping and / or clamping. Alternatively, conversely, the retaining profile can also have a mounting lug, while the cover profile has a mounting receptacle, so that the mounting lug of the retaining profile is inserted into the mounting receptacle of the cover profile.

[0028] Preferred further developments relating to a possible design of the retaining profile and the cover profile are described below: The retaining profile can, for example, have an L-shaped cross-section (i.e., essentially L-shaped) and a base leg that can be laid (approximately) parallel to the substrate, forming the base plate arranged on the substrate, e.g., screed. Furthermore, the retaining profile can have a fastening leg oriented transversely to the base leg, e.g., perpendicular to the base leg, which provides suitable fastening means for the described detachable connection of the retaining profile to the cover profile. The fastening leg then forms, for example, the described fastening receptacle or the fastening lug for the described connection, e.g., a snap-fit ​​or clamping connection.The mounting leg can optionally be designed as a double leg, which forms the mounting receptacle. The retaining profile (or alternatively, the cover profile) can, to form the mounting receptacle, e.g., a snap-fit ​​or clamp-fit ​​receptacle, have a double leg with at least a first leg and a second leg, between which the mounting lug is inserted for a detachable connection, e.g., snap-fit ​​or clamp-fit. In the case of a snap-fit ​​connection, the mounting receptacle can be designed such that a double leg is formed, which has a spring leg as the first leg and a counter leg as the second leg, whereby the second leg can be designed not as a spring leg, but as a (essentially) rigid leg.Alternatively, both the first and second legs can be designed as spring-loaded legs that spring against each other. Furthermore, it is possible for the two legs of the mounting bracket to form a clamping recess without any spring action, in which a clamping lug can be frictionally engaged.

[0029] The cover profile, also referred to as a cladding profile, is in a preferred embodiment T-shaped (or substantially T-shaped) in cross-section. This T-shaped cover profile has a mounting leg that, during installation, is oriented vertically, forming the described mounting lug or receptacle, e.g., a snap-in receptacle. Furthermore, the T-shaped cover profile has a cladding leg oriented transversely to the mounting leg, which, in the installed state, forms the visible and thus covering area of ​​the skirting board, concealing the transition between wall and floor. This cladding leg includes the wall end that rests against the wall and the floor end that rests on the floor covering.

[0030] InIn a particularly preferred embodiment, the wall and / or floor terminations are formed by or provided with sealing lips. The cover profile, e.g., its cladding leg, therefore preferably has a (first) sealing lip forming the wall termination and / or a (second) sealing lip forming the floor termination. These (elastic) sealing lips compensate for unevenness and variations during installation and ensure a flawless design and a good seal of the skirting board against the wall and floor. In particular, the wall-side sealing lip compensates for temperature-related expansion and contraction of the floor covering relative to the wall. Vertical movements are compensated—as described—primarily by the fact that the entire skirting board can follow any movements of the substrate, since the skirting board and its components are not attached to the wall or floor with fasteners (e.g., screws, screws, or other fasteners).are fastened (screws, nails or adhesive bonds).

[0031] The cladding profile is preferably designed as a strip-shaped profile and consequently as a profile strip of a specific length (e.g., several meters), so that it is supplied, for example, as roll stock or bar stock, as is common in the production of conventional baseboards. The cladding profile is preferably made of one or more thermoplastic materials, particularly preferably by extrusion or co-extrusion. Especially when different plastics are used in the manufacturing process, e.g., when flexible sealing lips are incorporated, the cladding profile can be manufactured economically and with high quality by co-extrusion.

[0032] The retaining profile can also be designed as a strip-shaped mounting profile and thus as a profile strip. The retaining profile, like the cladding profile, can therefore be supplied in a considerable length (several meters), e.g., as bar stock or roll stock. It is preferably also made of plastic, e.g., from one or more thermoplastic materials, for example, by extrusion or co-extrusion. It is therefore within the scope of the invention that the retaining profile is also laid along its entire length on the floor, and then the cladding profile of the same or a similar length is attached to it. In an alternative embodiment, however, it is also possible to provide a number of individual retaining profiles of limited length and to arrange them at intervals in the area of ​​the wall and floor.A cladding profile can then be clipped onto the several pre-assembled mounting profiles or attached in another detachable manner. In this case, too, the mounting profiles can be manufactured by extrusion or co-extrusion and then cut to length. Alternatively, other manufacturing methods, such as injection molding, are also possible.

[0033] Alternatively, the invention can also be implemented with cover profiles made of other materials. In principle, a cover profile made of wood or a wood-based material or wood composite, such as MDF (Medium Density Fiberboard) or particleboard, is suitable. Composite materials, such as wood-plastic composites, can also be used. The cover profiles are always designed so that they can be attached to a prefabricated mounting profile using suitable means, such as snap-in recesses or locking lugs.

[0034] As described, the preferred method is to manufacture the retaining profile and / or the cladding profile from plastic. One or more standard thermoplastics can be used, e.g., PP, PE (HD-PE), ABS, HI-PS, PS, PVC-U, PMMA, and / or PC. These thermoplastics are generally suitable as the base material for manufacturing the body of the cladding profile and / or the retaining profile. If soft lips or other components made of soft plastics are to be co-molded, soft plastics such as TPE, TPU, and PVC-P are used. In addition to the use of so-called "virgin" plastics, the use of recycled materials, e.g., so-called post-industrial or post-consumer recyclates, is also possible.

[0035] While the retaining profile is no longer visible once the baseboard is installed, the cover profile forms the visible area and thus the visible finish of the wall-floor transition. Therefore, the cover profile can be manufactured in a desired design, such as a specific color. The cover profile can be produced directly from colored plastic during manufacturing. Coloring can be achieved using color masterbatches, liquid pastes, or pigment preparations in any desired color. Alternatively or additionally, at least the visible side of the cover profile can be decorated, for example, with a print and / or a foil.The cladding profile can be printed using gravure printing, digital printing, pad printing, or another printing method. Alternatively, and additionally, the visible side of the cover profile can be covered with a film, for example, by applying decorative foil.

[0036] In particular, the two-part design and the easy disassembly of the parts enable material recycling in line with a circular economy at the end of the skirting board's lifespan. The product according to the invention is therefore characterized not only by economical manufacturing, easy assembly, and high functionality, but also by high environmental compatibility.

[0037] The invention focuses on the described baseboard, which preferably consists of a two-part baseboard comprising the retaining profile and the cladding profile.

[0038] The invention also relates to a (e.g., fully assembled) wall-floor arrangement with a substrate forming a floor, e.g. a screed, a floor covering laid on the substrate, a wall oriented perpendicular to the substrate, e.g.

[0039] According to the invention, this wall-floor arrangement features the described skirting board at the transition between the floor and the wall, which is mounted at the transition between the floor and the wall in the manner described. The skirting board's retaining profile is mounted on the substrate with its base leg without being attached to the wall or the subfloor, preferably with the base plate either under or next to the floor covering. Mounting the retaining profile on the floor covering, and consequently on the top surface of the floor covering, and fastening the retaining profile to the floor covering are always omitted. The trim profile is detachably attached to the retaining profile, particularly preferably after the floor covering has been laid. The skirting board according to the invention is therefore also protected in combination with a wall, floor, and floor covering as a wall-floor arrangement.

[0040] Optionally, this arrangement can include an additional support element, which could, for example, be an elastically deformable support element. This element can be positioned between the wall and the mounting profile (and, if necessary, on the substrate) during installation, such that the mounting profile is supported against the wall by the support element. This ensures precise positioning of the mounting profile during installation. Since the support element is preferably elastically deformable, it does not impede movement of the mounting profile on the substrate.

[0041] Finally, the invention also relates to a method for manufacturing / assembling a wall-floor assembly of the type described. During the manufacturing / assembly of this wall-floor assembly with the skirting board according to the invention, the skirting board's retaining profile is first placed on the substrate (at a completed wall-floor transition) with its base plate or base leg, without being attached to the wall or the subfloor, either under or next to the floor covering. The trim profile is then detachably attached to the retaining profile, preferably after the floor covering has been laid.

[0042] In a first embodiment, it is possible to first position the retaining profile on the substrate and only then lay the floor covering, such that the floor covering rests partially on the base plate of the retaining profile. The base plate is then located between the substrate and the underside of the floor covering. After the retaining profile and the floor covering have been installed, the detachable connection of the cladding profile is made in the manner described.

[0043] In a second embodiment, the floor covering can be laid before the mounting profile is installed; that is, the floor covering is first laid on the subfloor. Only then is the mounting profile installed, but not on the floor covering itself, rather next to the floor covering, between the wall and the floor covering. The mounting profile is thus installed in the resulting gap between the wall and the end face of the floor covering. The cladding profile can then be installed as described.

[0044] The invention will now be explained in more detail with reference to the drawings, which merely illustrate exemplary embodiments. The drawings show: Fig. 1 a wall-floor arrangement with a baseboard according to the invention in a perspective (partially broken-up) view, Fig. 2A to 2D various modified embodiments of the invention in a cross-section (vertical section).

[0045] The figures depict a wall-floor arrangement comprising a substrate 1, which forms a floor and is horizontally oriented. The substrate 1 could, for example, be a screed. Furthermore, the arrangement includes a wall 3, which is perpendicular to the substrate and therefore oriented vertically. A floor covering 2, which could be, for example, parquet flooring, carpeting, or the like, is laid on the substrate 1. In practice, the floor covering 2 is usually laid so that its end does not touch the wall and therefore does not extend to the wall, creating a gap / joint between the wall 3 and the floor covering 2. A skirting board 4, mounted in the area of ​​the wall-floor transition, is provided to cover this gap. In the exemplary embodiment, the skirting board 4 is made of two parts.It comprises, on the one hand, a retaining profile 5 and, on the other hand, a cover profile 6, also referred to as a cladding profile, which can be detachably attached to the retaining profile 5. The figures show that the cover profile 6 is visible when installed and covers the transition from the floor 1 or floor covering 2 to the wall 3. In contrast, the retaining profile 5 is concealed beneath the cover profile 6 and therefore invisible. The cover profile 6 rests against the wall 3 with its wall-side end as a wall termination 8 and on the floor covering 2 with its floor-side end as a floor termination 9.

[0046] The retaining profile 5 has a base plate 7 that rests directly on the substrate 1. According to the invention, the retaining profile 5 is mounted on the substrate 1 with the base plate 7, without being attached to the wall 3 or to the substrate / screed 1. In contrast to the skirting boards commonly used in practice, the skirting board 4 is therefore not mounted completely above the floor covering 2 and, for example, attached to the wall 3. This has the advantage that any settling of the screed or the floor level does not lead to the formation of gaps or joints between the skirting board and the floor covering. The retaining profile 5, and thus the entire skirting board, can freely follow the movements of the substrate 1, so that no disruptive gaps or joints are created. This is achieved primarily because the retaining profile 5 of the two-part skirting board 4 is not mounted on the floor covering 2 and is not attached to the wall 3.

[0047] In the Fig. 1 In the illustrated embodiment, the retaining profile 5, in particular its base plate 7, is arranged directly on the substrate 1, next to the floor covering 2, i.e. in the gap between the end face of the floor covering 2 and the wall 3. The retaining profile 5 is not fastened to either the substrate 1 or the wall 3.

[0048] In contrast, the Figures 2A to 2D A modified embodiment exists in which the base plate 7 of the retaining profile 5 is arranged under the floor covering 2 and consequently between the screed 1 and the floor covering 2. The base plate 7 is therefore located on the substrate 1 and under the floor covering 2. This will be discussed in more detail below.

[0049] Of particular importance is the fact that the cover profile 6 is detachably attached to the retaining profile 5, in this exemplary embodiment by a snap-fit ​​connection, also known as a clip connection. For this purpose, the retaining profile 5 has a mounting receptacle 10, which is designed as a snap-fit ​​receptacle 10. The cover profile 6 has a complementary mounting lug 11, which in this exemplary embodiment is designed as a snap-fit ​​lug 11. During assembly, the snap-fit ​​lug 11 of the cover profile 6 is inserted into the snap-fit ​​receptacle 10 of the retaining profile, thus creating a detachable yet functionally reliable connection. During assembly, the snap-fit ​​lug 11 is inserted into the pocket-like snap-fit ​​receptacle 10 in a vertical mounting direction (from above).Interestingly, locking lug 11 and locking receptacle 10 are designed so that the locking lug can be inserted into the locking receptacle in different vertical positions (at different depths), allowing the skirting board to adapt to different thicknesses of the floor covering. However, tilting of the cover profile relative to the retaining profile is prevented.

[0050] In the illustrated embodiments, the retaining profile 5 has an L-shaped cross-section (essentially or approximately). On one side, it has a base leg that runs parallel to the substrate 1 and forms the base plate 7. On the other hand, the retaining profile 5 has a mounting leg oriented transversely to the base leg 7, which forms the mounting receptacle 10 and consequently the locking receptacle 10. The L-shape of the retaining profile 5 is visible in the cross-sectional views.

[0051] In the exemplary embodiment, the cover profile 6 has a (essentially or approximately) T-shaped cross-section. On one side, it has a vertically oriented mounting leg, which forms the mounting lug 11 and consequently the locking lug 11. Transversely to this, a cladding leg 12 is provided, which has the visible side of the baseboard and includes the aforementioned wall termination 8 and the aforementioned floor termination 9.

[0052] Figure 1 Figure 1 shows a first embodiment of this T-shaped cover profile 6 with the cladding leg 12 and the locking lug 11 oriented transversely to it as the fastening leg.

[0053] In contrast, the Figures 2A, 2B, 2C and 2D Modified embodiments of the cladding leg 12. The cladding leg 12 can have a different cross-sectional design and can also be hollow-profile in form itself (compare Figures 2B, 2C and 2DThe basic shape of the cover profile 6 is always recognizable as a T-profile.

[0054] In In all cases, the cover profile 6 is mounted to the retaining profile 5 by inserting the fastening leg, acting as a locking lug 11, into the locking receptacle 10 of the retaining profile, in the exemplary embodiment in a vertical direction. To form the locking receptacle 10, the fastening leg of the retaining profile 5 can be designed as a double leg, comprising a first leg 10a and a second leg 10b. The locking lug 11 is held between these legs 10a and 10b. InIn the illustrated embodiments, the first leg 10a is designed as a resilient (curved) spring leg, while the second leg is designed as a non-resilient or only slightly resilient (straight) counter leg. However, detent mechanisms with two mutually resilient spring legs can also be implemented. This possibility is not shown in the figures.

[0055] Of particular importance is the covering of the transition between wall 3 and floor 1 or floor covering 2 by the visible-side covering profile 6, which rests with its wall end 8 against the wall and its floor end 9 on the floor covering 2. Particularly preferably, the cover profile 6, e.g., its covering leg 12, has a first sealing lip 8a on the wall side, which forms the wall end 8, and a second sealing lip 9a on the floor side, which forms the floor end 9. Such flexible and preferably soft-elastic sealing lips 8a, 8b enable optimal compensation for temperature-related expansion and contraction of the floor covering. The optionally provided sealing lips 8a, 9b are in the embodiments according to Figures 2A to 2D depicted. In Fig. 1 They are not shown, but they can also be advantageously implemented in this embodiment.

[0056] The production or assembly of the wall-floor arrangement shown in the figures can be realized as follows: The starting point is an arrangement with the horizontally oriented floor or substrate 1 and the vertically oriented wall 3, whereby the floor covering 2 is laid on the substrate 1.

[0057] During the Figures 2A to 2D In the illustrated embodiment, the retaining profile 5 of the skirting board 4 is positioned on the substrate 1 before the floor covering 2 is laid. The floor covering 2 is only installed after the retaining profile 5 has been mounted, in such a way that the floor covering 2 is partially laid onto the base plate 7 of the retaining profile 5. After the floor covering 2 has been laid, the cover profile 6 is then mounted by inserting its locking lug 11 into the locking receptacle 10 of the retaining profile 5 and locking it into place.

[0058] In contrast, the embodiment according to Fig. 1The option to first lay the floor covering 2 on the substrate 1 and only then mount the retaining profile 5 of the skirting board 4, with the base plate 7 next to the floor covering 2 in the gap between the end face of the floor covering 2 and the wall 3. During installation, the following can be used as an installation aid: Fig. 1 The support element 13 shown is mounted, which serves to position the retaining profile 5 and prevents it from tilting. After the retaining profile 5 is positioned next to the floor covering 2, the cover profile 6 is mounted by inserting its locking lug 11 into the locking receptacle 10 of the retaining profile 5 and locking it in place.

[0059] In all embodiments, the cladding profile 6 can always be easily removed, e.g., for renovation purposes or for replacement. Since the retaining profile 5, and thus the entire skirting board 4, is not attached to the wall 3, and the retaining profile 5 rests directly on the substrate, e.g., screed 1, with the base plate 7, the skirting board can accommodate any settling of the screed, thus preventing unsightly gaps.

Claims

1. Skirting board (4) for covering a wall-floor transition in the area of ​​a floor covering (2) laid on a substrate (1), e.g. screed, with a retaining profile (5) and a cover profile (6) that can be detachably attached to or fixed to the retaining profile (5), wherein the retaining profile (5) has a base plate (7) to be arranged on the substrate (1) and wherein the cover profile (6) has a wall termination (8) that can be placed against the wall and a floor termination (9) that can be placed on the floor covering (2), characterized by that The retaining profile (5) can be mounted on the substrate (1) under the floor covering (2) or next to the floor covering (2) without being attached to the wall (3) and without being attached to the substrate (1) using the base plate (7).

2. Skirting board according to claim 1, characterized by the fact that The cover profile (6) can be detachably attached to the retaining profile (5) by means of a snap connection or a clamp connection.

3. Skirting board according to claim 1 or 2 characterized by the fact thatthe retaining profile (5) has a mounting receptacle (10), e.g. a snap-in receptacle (10) or clamping receptacle, and the cover profile (6) has a mounting lug (11), e.g. a snap-in lug (11) or clamping lug, or that the retaining profile has a mounting lug, e.g. a snap-in lug or clamping lug, and the cover profile has a mounting receptacle, e.g. a snap-in receptacle or clamping receptacle, wherein the mounting lug (11) can be releasably inserted into the mounting receptacle (10), e.g. by snapping and / or clamping.

4. Skirting board according to one of claims 1 to 3, characterized by the fact that the retaining profile (5) is L-shaped in cross-section, with a base leg which can be laid parallel to the substrate (1) and which forms the base plate (7) and a fastening leg which is oriented transversely, e.g. perpendicularly, to it and forms the fastening receptacle (10) or fastening nose.

5. Skirting board according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterized by the fact thatthe cover profile (6) is T-shaped in cross-section, with a fastening leg forming the fastening nose (11) or fastening receptacle and oriented vertically during assembly, for example, and a cladding leg (12) oriented transversely to the fastening leg, wherein the cladding leg (12) has the wall termination (8) which can be placed against the wall (3) and the floor termination (9) which can be placed on the floor covering (2).

6. Skirting board according to one of claims 1 to 5, characterized by the fact that the retaining profile (5) or the cover profile (6) for forming the mounting receptacle (10), e.g. snap-in receptacle (10) or clamping receptacle, has a double leg with at least a first leg (10a) and a second leg (10b) between which the mounting lug (11) can be inserted and is held releasably, e.g. snap-in or clamp-in.

7. Skirting board according to one of claims 1 to 6, characterized by the fact thatthe mounting receptacle as a snap-fit ​​receptacle (10) has at least one spring leg as the first leg (10a) and one counter leg as the second leg (10b).

8. Skirting board according to one of claims 1 to 7, characterized by the fact that the cover profile (6), e.g. its cladding leg (12), has a (first) sealing lip (8a) forming the wall termination (8) and / or a (second) sealing lip (9b) forming the floor termination (9).

9. Skirting board according to one of claims 1 to 8, characterized by the fact that the retaining profile (5) (as a profile strip) is made in one piece from e.g. plastic, preferably from at least one thermoplastic plastic, e.g. by extrusion or by coextrusion.

10. Skirting board according to one of claims 1 to 9, characterized by the fact that the cladding profile (6) (as a profile strip) is made in one piece, e.g. of plastic, preferably of at least one thermoplastic plastic, e.g. by extrusion or by coextrusion.

11. Wall-floor arrangement with - a substrate forming a floor (1), e.g. screed, - a floor covering laid on the substrate (1) (2), - a wall (3) oriented, e.g., perpendicular to the substrate (1), characterized by a skirting board (4) mounted at the transition from the substrate (1) to the wall (3) according to one of claims 1 to 10, wherein the retaining profile (5) of the skirting board (4) is mounted on the substrate (1) with the base leg (7) without attachment to the wall (3) and without attachment to the substrate (1), preferably with the base plate (7) under the floor covering (2) or next to the floor covering (2), wherein the cover profile (6) is detachably attached to the retaining profile (5), preferably after the floor covering (2) has been laid.

12. Arrangement according to claim 11, characterized byan e.g. elastically deformable support element (13) which is arranged between the wall (3) and the retaining profile (5) and supports the retaining profile (5) against the wall (3) in such a way that the retaining profile (5) is slidable on the substrate (1).

13. Method for producing a wall-floor arrangement according to claim 11 or 12, characterized by that the retaining profile (5) of the baseboard (4) is mounted with its base leg on the substrate without attachment to the wall (3) and without attachment to the substrate (1) and that The cladding profile is detachably attached to the retaining profile (e.g. by a snap-fit ​​or clamping connection), preferably after the floor covering has been laid.

14. Method according to claim 13, characterized by the fact that the base leg (7) of the retaining profile (5) is mounted (in certain areas) under the floor covering (2) and / or next to the floor covering (2).

15. Method according to claim 13 or 14, characterized by the factfirst the retaining profile (5) is arranged on the substrate (19) and then the floor covering (2) is laid on the substrate (1) in such a way that the floor covering (2) rests in certain areas on the base plate (7) of the retaining profile.

16. Method according to claim 13 or 14, characterized by the fact that first the floor covering (2) is laid on the substrate (1) and then the retaining profile (5) is arranged next to the floor covering (2) between the wall (3) and the floor covering (2) or the end face of the floor covering.

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