Should I gloss or leave wooden finish skirtings / staircase

"It depends on what you like, and how would like it to look a good quality gloss will hold its colour compared to cheaper versions. That being said a pre finished stained or varnished wood also lasts and looks nice all depends on your taste and how you're painting the walls"

"If you are spending a small fortune on proper timber not the dreaded MDF then I implore you to live with the natural finish for as long as you can.
Make sure to let the joiner/carpenter know that you will be leaving the timber looking natural/waxing/varnishing, that way they can use dwells and caps to hide screws and nails rather than wood filler.
Rule of thumb-
You can cover timber at anytime to make it white but you can't uncover it and make it look natural.

Hope this helps
Scott
FD-Decor"

"Hi carol. It depends on you. Is it painted already? If yes I would prep and undercoat and use satin wood paint rather than gloss. kind regards Dennis"

"It's up to your own personal taste but gloss cleans easier."

"Yes it is best to treat the wood and undercoat it first and then the colour u want on top"

"It's all down to preference, personally I prefer the wood, but keep it in a light stain finish."

"White gloss or satin paint on all the woodwork throughout is usually the most timeless and elegant solution."

"Normally skirting is painted white to contrast with walls.
If the are wood coloured you would need to give several coats of primer undercoat before a top gloss coat,
Brian"

"Depends on a few things.
Do you have young children or pets--messy feet/hands
What is your floor- laminate, carpet or tile.
Best to gloss in most cases unless you want wood effect"

"Hi. Unfortunately there is no right or wrong answer to this question. It all comes down to personal preference and what look you are trying to achieve. However, bear in mind that once natural wood is painted it is hard to get it back to its original form and takes a lot of hardwork & preparation to do so."

"It's a matter of personal choice, white throughout with a pastel colour on the walls for modern, or stained or treated woodwork and white on walls for an aged look, use pvc skirting so low maintenance."