first of all decision your going to need to make is what type , and color of paint your Karen Millen USA going to use on the skirting boards. You will need a layer of primer, next a base coat, and lastly a top coat, so keep this in mind. You can use either a gloss, satin or matt paint, and さちぶどう、どう? : 抱き枕企画受付は本日までです! this is more down to personal preference than actual guidelines. Personally I would go for a gloss paint for my skirting boards. As for color, it is normally better to go for plain white, but if you would like to use a color that will tie your flooring, and walls together, than feel free.