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How to fit pre-painted skirting boards
teepoo
Posts: 158 Forumite
Hi All,
I have some pre-painted/pre-finished skirting boards I need to install in a large room.
Can anyone suggest how I can attach it to the wall without showing the screw holes?
Since the boards are already painted, I do not want to mark them too much.
Thanks,
Pete.
I have some pre-painted/pre-finished skirting boards I need to install in a large room.
Can anyone suggest how I can attach it to the wall without showing the screw holes?
Since the boards are already painted, I do not want to mark them too much.
Thanks,
Pete.
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hi pete,
all the boards in our house have been attached with a thin line of gripfill on both the board and wall. After attaching put something heavy against themn for a couple of hours so they don't move.
hope that helps, have fun!0 -
hello pete,
I would use gripfill just put 3 or 4 blobs on the skirting depending on length then push in place if the wall is uneven then you will need something heavy to put up against it.
best of luck!0 -
Cheers Guys,
Although I may have to remove the boards at a later date. Is there method that I can use that allows me to do this and is unnoticeable?
Thanks,
Pete.0 -
hi pete,
OH just suggested velcro - not sure if hes serious or not!!!0 -
why on earth would you need to remove the skirting at a later date?
ps. try magnetic catches. if you really must.Get some gorm.0 -
If you need to remove them then you will have to use screws, just fill or plug over the screwheads, sand and touch up to match.0
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I don't blame you for not wanting to plug n seal, we like everything to look perfect too (very anal!).
There is a way of attaching boards to get off, use tool clips like you get on kitchen units to attach plinths. It would be a hassle as you would need to attach pipe or something to the wall as well to push them onto but at least you wouldn't see any marks. You can get quite small clips from screwfix.
Personally I would gripfill and waste the money ripping them off if need be!0 -
Personally I would gripfill and waste the money ripping them off if need be!
That must be the easiest way.0 -
alternatives sticks like,megagrip,no more nails etcLive in my shoes for a week,then tell me your lifes hard!0
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use a nail gun and brad nails
only minor touch ups would be requiredHi, we’ve had to remove your signature. If you’re not sure why please read the forum rules or email the forum team if you’re still unsure0
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