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Prepare surface for skirting boards

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Hi,

How would you

- Fill the gap in floorboards so the draught doesnt comes from the suspended floor (is it even advisable to do it) ?

- Do I need to fill the uneven surface on the wall with something so that the skirting boards are flush with the wall. (As you can see I have already applied some base coat but ran out hence its uneven)

I know people mentioning on other reddits about using expanding foam etc. but I am quite happy to use base coat (plaster) to make the surface even. My main concern is with draught coming from the floor and loosing heat.

Thanks

rDIYUK - Prepare surface for skirting boards

rDIYUK - Prepare surface for skirting boards

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  • 20122013
    20122013 Posts: 402 Forumite
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    Expanding foam is not easy to control or remove.
    Hopefully, someone will come along shortly to reply.
  • FreeBear
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    20122013 said: Expanding foam is not easy to control or remove.
    If you use a gun, it is quite easy to lay down a thin bead in a controlled manner.
    And if left to harden, it isn't that bad to remove (depending on surface).

    @andywalker2005 B&Q (and I suspect Wickes will too) have 7.5Kg bags of plaster. I'd mix a bit more up and try to level it out as best you can. Scrape off the ridges & high spots before you start.
    Go shopping on ebay or Amazon, and get yourself a 2-pack of foam guns - I've used these in the past -> https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/396085383229 When you're done squirting foam, run some gun cleaner through, and unscrew the bit that the can seats on. Drop it in to a jar of acetone (or nail varnish remover). That will stop the foam from going off and gumming up the valve in the can seat.
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