Fitting skirting to plasterboard walls?

ThisIsWeird

531063 said:

ThisIsWeird said:

Grenage said:

531063 said:

ThisIsWeird said:

Just don't use silicone.

Why ?       

It's not a proper adhesive. It doesn't work as well and it wouldn't last as long.

Thanks. Yes, and it's messy, and paint won't adhere to it.
It simply isn't designed for this purpose. It's a decorative sealant.

Have you ever stuck 2 pieces of wood together with silicone ?, try it you will be surprised at it's strength, no one mentioned painting it, it was about fixing SB to plasterboard, of course you wouldn't try to paint silicone.

Fair do's - it is quite sticky, and quite tough once set. But, it's not as 'grabby' as proper adhesive.
Also messy if you get it on your hands, and any smears will repel paint. Ditto with any that may squish out - you ain't going to wipe it all away successfully.

stuart45

Wonder Wipes are the best for a silicone clean up.