removing/replacing skirting boards?

fluffpot

Don't forget to be careful when removing the skirting boards underneath sockets and switches as the cables will almost certainly run up behind them. I've also seen cases of electrical cables run BEHIND skirtings, so turn off the power and take a peek with a torch if you are in any doubt

Good luck -but I'd go with the sanding option!

Fluff

sillywilly

Minky2Slice wrote: »

thanks for the sugggestions, i would like to replace them, as most of it looks like it has come away from the walls already and the wood isnt in such a good condition anymore, plus some of it has been damaged (by previous owners i think)
have painted the room yesterday, so will wait till we get the carpets replaced and then replace the skirting at the same time :-)

Usually you replace the skirtings BEFORE fitting new carpet - that way the fitter has something to fit up to. Usually you would only replace skirtings after fitting a wood, laminate or tiled - a hard floor.

I have never seen skirting fitted on top of carpet and personally think it may be a bit odd. It all depends on what carpet you are using but if hessian backed that needs stretching and grippers then to have them under the skirting makes it nigh on impossible to replace the carpet with similar in the future. And also if you do, there will be a big gap that needs filling to match it up to the skirting.

IMO it is the wrong way to do it...

I said USUALLY - but each to their own eh!! Hope it looks good...

Regards